Green home open house
Courtesy Nelse Design + Build
Want to go see a modern green home this weekend?
This house, at 907 N. 61st St., in Seattle, was designed and built by Nelse Design + Build, of Seattle, has a five-star Built Green rating and was named "Green Cubed" for its green features and modern shape.
The home was framed entirely out of efficient structural insulated panels manufactured by Fife-based Premier Building Systems. It also includes passive solar heating and cooling, a clerestory to bring in natural light and a rooftop terrace and modular roof garden.
Modrock - John Hoar 206.280.5001
- Modrock Concrete Design
- is a Seattle based company providing exceptional concrete products. Modrock is a premier fabricator of hand crafted countertops, tables, sinks, fireplaces and many other architectural concrete pieces. Modrock’s creator John Hoar has refined the craft of concrete to give a distinctive look to an age-old material. This nearly limitless material gives the freedom to own custom pieces that are as individually distinct as our clients. Our concrete pieces can be customized in many ways from stains, inlays to finishes which insure your creation is timeless and unique. Modrock Concrete Design thrives on innovation to produce pieces of the highest quality and lasting integrity. Explore the possibilities Modrock Concrete Designs pieces offer for the home, business and more. John/Owner 206.280.5001 john.hoar@comcast.net Modrock offers: Staining, countertops, sinks, fireplace, tub surrounds, sinks, stools and more.
concrete q & a
What cleaning products do I use to clean my countertop?
Modrock recommends using only mild, non-abrasive, non-ammonia soap for daily cleansing.
Suggested products:
Simple green (dilute as suggested)
Dr. Bronners natural soap (5 parts water: 1 part soap)
Does my countertop have a protective sealant?
Every modrock counter has been sealed and waxed to protect it from staining and moisture. We recommend rewaxing every three months and resealing every two years. Expect your new countertop to develop a patina and improve with time.
Will my countertop crack?
Although not considered a defect, non-structural hairline cracks are possible and may result from shrinkage.
Can I cut on my countertop?
Cutting directly on the countertop surface may scratch the wax and sealer. This could compromise the surface protective layer as well as dulling knives. We recommend using a cutting board.
Is my countertop structurally reinforced?
Yes. Using our own proprietary casting process each piece is custom reinforced with fiberglass creating slabs with extremely high strength while having only half the weight of normal concrete. Cantilevers and spans are possible.
Will my countertop be seamless?
Depending on overall dimensions, joints are often incorporated to accommodate handling. Joints are kept to tolerance of 1/8’ and filled with color matching latex. All joints are carefully considered and contribute to the stone-like quality of the material.
Are there color choices?
We have a line of twelve standard colors, six premium colors and a range of over one hundred other colors. Custom color matching is available. Custom aggregates and inlays are also available. Call to make an appointment to visit our studio or to request samples.
Who will install my countertop?
Although we provide installation services for most of out projects anyone with experience installing stone countertops can install our countertops.
Can I place hot pans on my countertop?
Yes, although we recommend using a trivet because the extremely hot objects may discolor the wax.
Can Modrock Concrete Design make sinks and backsplashes?
Yes, we make a full line of custom integral sinks, drain boards and other features. Backsplashes are made to order at any height and are deck-mounted.
What other products and services does Modrock offer?
Modrock Concrete Design makes custom countertops, kitchen islands, sinks, tabletops, shower pans, bath tub surrounds, fountains, outdoor walls, fire places, fireplace surrounds and hearths.
Modrock also offers concrete staining, grinding and polishing.
contact modrock
206.280.5001
john.hoar@comcast.net
john.hoar@comcast.net
concrete products I services
countertops
kitchen islands
sinks
fireplace surrounds
bathtub surrounds
tables
interior stairs
outside seating /fireplaces
concrete staining
polishing
kitchen islands
sinks
fireplace surrounds
bathtub surrounds
tables
interior stairs
outside seating /fireplaces
concrete staining
polishing
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