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“Workmanship — that’s how
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Oertel of Professional Coatings, a
27-year old company specializing
in complete stucco restorations of
homes and yard walls, as well as
new windows with coordinated
installation. An approved applica-
tor of all exterior coatings,
Professional Coatings’ workman-
ship can be seen on thousands of
homes in the Albuquerque metro
area.
Oertel, Professional Coatings’
owner, makes no bones about his
work ethic. “I was brought up in
the construction industry to do the
job right the first time,” he says.
That starts with the communica-
tion between Oertel and his
clients. In talking with customers
over the years, Oertel says he has
It’s absolutely essential that Professional
learned that if a homeowner has
homeowners be aware of the Coatings owner
been unhappy with a restucco job
potential pitfalls of stucco restora- Brian Oertel
by another company in the past, it
is because the contractor, a) did
tion. “Anyone can put a color coat Business Profile (above) supervises
(of stucco) on and make it look a stucco job at a
poor work; b) provided no one for • Professional Coatings Northeast Heights
good,” says Oertel. “But when the
the customer to communicate • (505) 294-4744 home recently.
Continued on page 55
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were not addressed. Oertel is
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Lambert Construction Builds Quality Projects
By Robin Martinez©
One of the perks to living in
Albuquerque is the option of out-
door entertaining year round.
Patio covers can help homeown-
ers minimize the impact of sum-
mer heat on a home’s outdoor liv-
ing spaces and allow the home-
owner to capture additional out-
door space for holiday entertain-
ing.
Lambert Construction can
make your patio areas more
pleasant and livable with the
installation of a customized patio
cover. Whether your style is tradi-
tional, Southwest, contemporary,
or something in between, owner
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install a patio cover sure to meet
your needs. He can also construct
decks, sunrooms and gazebos to
further enhance your outdoor
spaces. Lambert Construction owner Matt Lambert ensures honest, reliable service on each home remod-
Wood, though a popular choice eling project he personally works on.
for patio covers, often results in
additional upkeep and mainte- pleasant and low-stress wall oven unit turned into a larger
nance for the homeowner due to experience while project than she anticipated. And,
New Mexico’s dry climate. For remodeling or adding a as is typical in a remodel, unfore-
those searching for a low-mainte- Business Profile patio cover, Matt’s wife, seen problems arose including
nance solution, Matt suggests a • Lambert Construction Tina, is actively gas and electrical problems.
virtually maintenance free, high- • (505) 573-3400 involved in the compa- “They solved every problem that
grade structural aluminum prod- • www.lambert-construction.com ny as well. Together arose,” exclaimed Bonnie, noting
uct offered by Metals USA. The they take care of any the Lambert’s creativity and com-
product even has the look of necessary plans and permits mitment. “They coordinated any
tion. Matt, a full service contractor
wood, but requires no staining or required for the patio covers. Tina necessary sub-contractors, inter-
and authorized Metals USA deal-
painting — simply clean by will even handle any homeown- ceded with the appliance dealer,
er, can even add the electrical
spraying with a water hose. er’s association requirements and helped me find a tile for the coun-
components necessary, should
With a selection of colors, permits on behalf of the home- tertops and even refurbished my
you want a ceiling fan or have
styles and end cap options, home- owners, a tremendous relief to sink,” said Bonnie, noting that
other electrical needs in your patio
owners are sure to find a style that those homeowners short on time Tina herself worked on the sink
area. Once a homeowner selects a
pleases. And you can feel com- or knowledge about the required extensively, applying and arrang-
patio cover, installation is usually
fortable knowing that each Metals paperwork trails. ing for appropriate product appli-
expected in about two weeks. The
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only one to two days needed.
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Working together to ensure a
ice residential remodeling, cater- at hand. “We won’t bite off more
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Patios & More! clients. Matt, an Albuquerque with an eye to customer service.
We’ve Got You Covered! native, is a licensed, bonded and By limiting the number of clients
insured contractor, specializing in at any one time, Matt is able to
Kitchen & Bath Remodels kitchen and bathroom remodels provide much needed attention to
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ABQ Home EXPO Readies for Best Show Ever
By Mike English© as Lucas describes it, the new
Since she took over the ABQ ABQ Home EXPO covers
Home & Lifestyle Expo three everything in the home and is
years ago, longtime interior just as likely to appeal to
designer and Granite Transfor- women as men.
mations owner Del Reanne Lucas says this year’s EXPO
Lucas has focused on giving also has an exciting new title
Albuquerque’s most established sponsor, KTM Construction,
home show a jolt of fresh energy. and the level of interest from
The 2010 show, scheduled for exhibitors is surprisingly high.
Oct. 23 and 24 in the Manuel She attributes this to businesses
Lujan Building at the New working harder than ever to
Mexico State Fairgrounds, is reach consumers in the current
shaping up to be the most cre- economy, which is a great
ative and innovative show ever. advantage to the homeowner
“This year’s event, which has attending the EXPO. “It’s face
been renamed The ABQ Home to face,” she says. “As a con-
EXPO, will feature items and sumer, you can touch it, feel it,
services that nobody has ever all in one spot, and build that
seen in this town,” Lucas says. relationship. The level of
It’s not that New Mexico’s expertise is excellent.”
biggest home expo needs a Lucas also sees larger real
major makeover. Close to estate trends driving interest in
20,000 people attended last this year’s ABQ Home EXPO.
year’s event, after all, and the It’s no secret that home sales are
annual lineup of 200 to 300 lagging nationwide, including
exhibitors is a lock as The ABQ the Albuquerque market. The
Home EXPO enters its 19th flip side of this trend, Lucas
year. But that hasn’t stopped notes, is that people are invest-
Lucas from researching the lat- ing in their current homes.
est trends in home shows and “People are nesting, and what
pursuing a goal to put The ABQ better place to spend money
Home EXPO on a par with than in your own home,” she
large shows in cities like Denver says. There’s always a project
or Phoenix. “We’re very com- that can raise the quality of life
mitted to quality,” she says. in a home, and The ABQ Home
In that spirit of innovation, Del Reanne Lucas, longtime interior designer and owner of EXPO is a great opportunity to
creativity and quality, this year’s Granite Transformations, is pursuing a goal to make The ABQ get the ball rolling.
ABQ Home EXPO will include Home EXPO one of the top events of its kind in the country. This The hours for the 2010 ABQ
three new features, each with year’s EXPO will include brand new features and a lineup of 200 Home EXPO are 9 a.m. to 5
their own sections of the exhibit to 300 exhibitors. p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 23 and 9
area: “With Great Style,” “In the a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 24.
Know” and “On the Edge.” innovative products Ticket prices are $8 for adults,
• With Great Style: A sec- and services $7 for seniors and children 8
tion featuring vignettes of high- designed to elevate years and older
(kids under 8
end furnishings and home décor Business Profile homes to state-of- are admitted at no charge).
— real ideas for real people, • The ABQ Home EXPO
the-art. This part of Parking in the fairgrounds lot
composed in a compelling fash- the EXPO will fea- is
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• (505) 764-4444 ext. 241
that will display their wares have not seen,” says www.abqhomeexpo.com. There
include Damian Velasquez and • www.abqhomeexpo.com Lucas, and if you you will find complete informa-
Lauren Fine Furnishings. want to know more tion about this year’s EXPO,
“People will be able to see new ing, green construction, heating than that, well, these attractions including details of the “If I Had
possibilities for furnishing and and air conditioning, interior won’t be unveiled until the a Hammer” contest that features
interior design of their own design, countertops or any other weekend of the EXPO. a prize of a custom kid play-
homes,” Lucas says. home-oriented topic, an expert If these kinds of features house or pet house built by KTM
• In the Know: A designated will be available to help. sound a little different than the Construction. There’s also infor-
area featuring experts ready to “Anything you want to know average home show geared mation and registration forms for
answer questions. People are about your home, there will be toward the truck-driving handy- exhibitors at the site, as well as
encouraged to bring their plans answers,” Lucas says. man, that’s by design. While tra- discounted ticket opportunities.
and challenges and receive free • On the Edge: National ditionally home shows resulted For additional details, call 505-
advice. Whether it’s landscap- companies will demonstrate in “guys dragging their wives,” 764-4444, ext. 241.
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Professional visions with his clients. Why are of your home includes the exami- success of the restucco. This kind
you looking at restuccoing? Are nation of all the walls, roof lines, of careful attention to detail is the
Coatings you installing new windows? Are parapets and chimney caps. On a quality Oertel demands.
From Page 47 your home’s parapets damaged? flat roof with parapets, Professional Coatings’ warran-
work is not done properly, prob- Is your stucco faded? What are Professional Coatings rebuilds all tee in most cases is transferable to
lems will typically occur within the landscaping consideration; parapets, not just where it appears the next homeowner. According
one to five years.” Applying stuc- does the property contain numer- to be necessary. “I want the para- to Oertel, provided there is proper
co over an improperly repaired ous, high-moisture areas such as: pets to last the life of the restucco. drainage around the building, a
and/or cured basecoat can result flower beds, sprinklers and roof We have a minimum of a 98 per- restucco job should last 12 to 18
in a weak substrate — the surface drains? If so, these areas are cent success rate over a 15-year years or more if properly done.
or base on which it is applied. important considerations in creat- period with our parapet rebuild If you’re in the market for a
“Putting stucco over a poor ing the work plan. Moisture can system,” says Oertel. Likewise all stucco restoration or new win-
basecoat or a severely deteriorat- cause significant damage to the the chimney caps are redone. dows, Professional Coatings is the
ed, painted or textured coating stucco. These kinds of questions Professional Coatings also company for the job. “We are
surface is risky and can’t be trust- help Oertel ascertain how rebuilds around windows as need- competitively priced for the work-
ed,” Oertel says. When new stuc- Professional Coations can best ed. If new windows are being manship and the quality of prod-
co is applied over painted stucco, serve its customers. installed, Professional Coatings ucts used,” says Oertel. “We do
the paint becomes the substrate, The next step is a thorough will rebuild around your new win- not cut corners — the job is done
and paint is not a reliable founda- inspection of your home. “The dows with a method that prevents right the first time, guaranteed.”
tion. Furthermore, painting over key to restoration is all the prep shadow cracking. Heavy watering Oertel will provide an on-site pro-
your stucco is never a good idea work,” explains Oertel. A com- of newly restored areas ensures posal with your consultation. Call
because paint will eventually trap plete walk-around and inspection proper curing and is critical to the 505-294-4744.
moisture and cause the color coat
and outer surface of the base coat
to weaken.
“There are certain products and
application methods that we have
learned don’t work well,” says
Oertel. Professional Coatings
prefers the old-fashioned method
of applying stucco with a hand
trowel. Though the process is
labor intensive, hand troweling
provides the tightest bond
between the stucco and substrate
in contrast to other methods such
as spraying. These other methods
also allow the thinning or stretch-
ing of stucco, a no-no in Oertel’s
book. “We exceed New Mexico
state codes and manufacturers’
highest specifications,” he
explains. “We do not cut corners,
and we do not stretch the materi-
als in any way.”
Professional Coatings special-
izes in complete stucco restora-
tions of homes and yard walls
with exterior wall space ranging
in size from a minimum 1,500
square feet to well over 18,000
square feet. While many stucco
applicators focus mainly on the
bid, Oertel takes a consultant
approach with clients. Oertel is
dedicated to spending enough
time on-site to make an assess-
ment and consult with the client.
Unlike many others in the busi-
ness, “I won’t just tell you what
you want to hear,” says Oertel. “I
propose what is needed for a last-
ing restucco.”
In determining the scope of
work, Oertel discusses goals and
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Axiom: The Last Heating/Cooling Call You’ll Make
Longtime certified
contractor for
plumbing and
air conditioning
aims for excellence
By Crystal-Starr Caward©
Axiom: A self evident truth
that requires no proof. Mario
LoPrinzi, owner of Axiom
Home Services, set the bar as
high as he could when he creat-
ed his heating and cooling busi-
ness. He wanted his customers
to know that his company
would be the last word on their
home care when it came to heat-
ing and cooling. “I am the first
one on and the last one off of
every job. I am there until it is
done and it isn’t done unless it is
done right!” says Mario.
Mario has been in the indus-
try for 35 years. He holds an
MM98 — the highest certifica-
tion for air conditioning and Axiom Home Services owner Mario LoPrinzi operates his business with a simple principal: “I am
plumbing — and is well- the first one on and the last one off of every job. I am there until it is done and it isn’t done
respected in the mechanical unless it is done right.” LoPrinzi says he learned his business ethic from his father.
community.
While certified for both resi- repair would require a Mario doesn’t dream of a big
dential and commercial servic- complete tear out of company with big crews. He
ing, Mario specializes in resi- everything previously dreams of a company that can
dential applications. He has installed in the home. give its word and back it up with
been saddened over the years by Business Profile “Mario explained quality work done right the first
the number of homeowners everything that was time. Most of his customers
who call him to fix problems • Axiom Home Services
needed and why. He come from referrals. “When
left behind by less-committed • (505) 792-9742
was able to give us you are doing it right, there’s no
contractors. “I can promise my hard data that backed need for flashy marketing tac-
customers I will be the last call and a unit that couldn’t heat the up what he wanted to do. He tics,” he reflects.
they will make,” Mario says. house in the winter and shook told us each day what he was Mario believes that now is
“My dad always said, ‘You’re the walls throughout the sum- going to do and by the end of the time to invest in a high effi-
only as good as your last job!’ I mer. the day; it was done. Even our ciency heating and cooling sys-
live by that rule. No one else’s Putting right everything that engineer was impressed!” tem. Tax credits through Dec.
reputation is on the line but my was wrong required litigation Sandra was overwhelmed 31 can save homeowners hun-
own. I want to be sure my cus- and a call to Mario. After with gratitude when at the end dreds of dollars. And the slow
tomers can rely on that.” acquiring several bids, Sandra of just a week her entire home economy makes this a great
Sandra P. of Albuquerque found herself receiving multiple had a quality heating and cool- time to get the best deals.
was one of those unfortunate referrals to Axiom Home ing system that worked perfect- “Prices will only go up,” he
homeowners who discovered Services. Her first breath of ly. “They manufactured custom says.
too late that the contractor she fresh air was when Mario said duct work on our site to fit the Axiom Home Services serves
hired wasn’t all he promised. he’d be at her home on Monday crawlspaces throughout the the greater Albuquerque area
She and her family started a new morning and he was. She says, house. They even repaired some with about a 60-mile radius.
construction home two years “It just got better from there. plumbing that was installed They can get your home ready
ago. Sadly, though she asked Mario was the only good part of incorrectly as they went!” She for seasons to come. And that’s
many questions, her contractor building that home!” Out of all says that Mario was fast, an axiom worth knowing!
refused to help her understand of the contractors that came to dependable, clean and careful Call Axiom Home Services at
her heating and cooling system. bid the work, Mario was the with her property. “After all that 505-792-9742 for the best care
The result was a frustrating tan- only one that did a full analysis had gone wrong, Mario was in heating and cooling for your
gle of poorly installed ductwork of the needs of her home. The simply wonderful!” home.
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4BR, 2.5BA, 2CG, 2,121 sq. ft., 3 years old. This young 2 story 3BR, 1.5BA., 2CG., .5ac. Well-kept home sits on fenced ½-acre lot. 2 half-acre lots, $29,900 each
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floor plan. Washer, Dryer, Refrigerator and Microwave included. Hardwood floors throughout. Covered screened patio to enjoy the School, the soon-to-be ‘Green2V’ solar plant, and the Rio Rancho
This listing is subject to short sale approval, and is aggressively cool summer evenings. Lots of potential! Washer, dryer, frig, stay. City Centre. Other custom homes within a lot or two from these
priced. We’re working with a professional short sale negotiator for In addition to city water, property has irrigation well, needs pump. lots. Seller will consider owner financing. MLS #682759 and
a fast closing. MLS #678920. Call Tom Bruno, 280-4949. MLS #679436. Call Joe Tenorio, 977-7178. #682763. Call Tom Bruno, 280-4940.
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824 Jefferson St. NE, $249,900 4909 Aztec Rd. NE, $161,000 3924 Foothill Rd. SW, $109,900
3BR, 1.75BA, 1CG. UNM area. Remodeled to 95%- ALMOST DONE. 3BR, 1BA. New roof, & wood flooring. Exceptional remodel on the 2BR, 1BA. Priced to sell. This home sits on an oversized lot with
Sellers unable to finish. Refrigerated air, New Windows, Kitchens inside. Check out the bedroom sizes. Great closets, light and plenty of room to grow. House has an additional 240 sq. ft. room
and Baths done, nice wood flooring throughout. New paint, trim, bright, new vinyl looks like tile, synthetic stucco. Will consider that can be an additional bedroom or living area. 2 storage sheds.
the works. Just some details are missing. Bring your buyers today! owner financing. MLS #688055. Call Carol Riley, 450-5914. Big eat-in kitchen with separate dining area. Newer windows. MLS
Sold As-Is. MLS #685112. Call Tom Bruno, 280-4940. #688186. Call Joe Tenorio 977-7178.
2632 Cherry Tree Lane SW 6928 Eastford Place NW Los Lunas Edgewood
$119,000 $199,900 130 Solitude Avenue SW $199,900 5 Fall Rd. $195,000
Quiet, peaceful area near Bosque and river. Lots 3BR, 2.5BA, 2CG, 1750 sq. ft. Well maintained 4BR, 2.5 BA, 2CG, 2575 sq. ft. 4-year new D.R. 3BR, 2BA, 1350 sq. ft. 4 year old home w/split
of birds with beautiful views. Water, sewer Sivage Thomas home. breakfast bar, dining area, Horton home. Cultured marble in baths, sepa- bedroom floorplan. Tiled floors in all rooms
ready. Electric and phone available. Motivated. loft/office, gas fireplace, big landscaped yard, rate shower/bath in master bedroom, wood except bedrooms, upgraded appliances, whole
Price negotiable. Will update photos after lot has shed, dog kennel. Owner finance R.E.C w/ 5% staircase. Extra large corner lot w/landscaping house water filtration system, landscaped yard
been bladed. Call Carmel, 877-3829. down payment 30 years. Call Tim, 288-8306. finished in back & front. Beautiful mountain (fenced in), lg. covered patio, plenty of room
views. Call Connie, (505) 306-8549. for horses. Call Troy, 286-8785.
4305 Hendrix NE 6225 Dellyne Ave NW Rio Rancho 4415 Rabbit Brush Ave. NW
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2BR, 2.5BA, 1780 sq. ft. Move-in ready. 3BR, 1.75BA, 1565 sq. ft. many updates, REDUCED. Vacant 1/2 acre lot. Clean Title. 3BR, 2.25BA, 1715 sq.ft. Great house with
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