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Things to look for in July

There’s plenty of dust on the floor and busy craftsmen – it’s all a work in progress. But there’s been enough started inside the Parade houses that it’s not too hard to imagine the final product.

Here’s a sampling of some of the items to look for at the July event.

Reclaimed wood flooring in the Kevin Knight house

Kevin Knight is using reclaimed wood from a variety of places for the entire main floor. Last week there were stacks of the wood waiting to be installed. This week it's all in place and even though there's quite a bit of dust, it's looking pretty impressive.

One of the stunning features of the Duffy Homes house is the stone wall that spans the entire length of the house and separates the great room from the kitchen and informal dining area.

One of the stunning features of the Duffy Homes house is the stone wall that spans the entire length of the house and separates the great room from the kitchen and informal dining area.

The Stafford Group has a loft area in the second floor that overlooks the kitchen on one side and the great room on the other. Obviously there will be some sort of railing put in place.

The Stafford Group has a loft area in the second floor that overlooks the kitchen on one side and the great room on the other. Obviously there will be some sort of railing put in place.

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May 20-09 / BIA of Central Ohio, Details & Finishes, Duffy Homes by Michael Edwards, Kevin Knight & Company 2009, Stafford Group

Trivia Answer #1

Cranford Road, Upper Arlington. Site of the first BIA Parade of Homes in 1952.

Cranford Road, Upper Arlington. Site of the first BIA Parade of Homes in 1952.

The first BIA Parade took place in Upper Arlington, on Cranford Road. The BIA president at the time, Raymond S. Barry, had the idea to create an event where builders could focus attention on the home building industry during the key buying season. The post World War II economy had created a booming housing market and the builders, subcontractors and suppliers wanted to take advantage of it. They were excited about Barry’s concept and worked hard over an especially wet spring to support the new event. This group of builders included names still known in our industry today, like Ernest G. Fritsche, C.V. Perry Sr. and Nickolas Savko.

Thirty-six homes were showcased. Many of these were story-and-a-half Cape Cod styles with second floors that buyers could finish themselves. Incredibly modest homes compared to the ones featured in recent Parades.

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Mar 20-09 / Quizzes and Trivia

Now that’s a wrap

Nilay Bhatt of Dani Homes knew that the wet winter months would pose a bit of a challenge for buildling his 2009 Parade home. The solution? ZIP System roof & wall sheathing, by Huber Engineered Woods. Click on the video link to watch Nilay and Dave Poff of Carter Lumber explain how the ZIP System works.

Dani Homes from Parade of Homes on Vimeo.

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Mar 19-09 / BIA of Central Ohio, Builders, Dani Homes 2009, Roofing, Tartan Ridge

It’s dangerous up there

img_3180Roofing is underway at the Parade. On a recent visit to the site, there were several roofers braving the cold conditions, not to mention the steep pitches of the rooflines. this builder was getting started at Duffy Homes.

Although the arrival of rooftops may evoke a yawn from many, it’s actually a crucial milestone for the home builder. Once the roof is on (and the walls, windows and doors are in place), the house is protected from the elements and serious work can begin on the inside.

So now that the lid is on, what’s next? Stay tuned for more updates on the progress.

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Mar 2-09 / BIA of Central Ohio, Compass Homes, Duffy Homes by Michael Edwards, Roofing