Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Outdoor Furnishing - Materials and Finishes - FEMEN OGDUN

Outdoor Furnishing - Materials and Finishes - FEMEN OGDUN

Company Name: Symmetry Elevation Solutions
Style: Outdoor Stairlift
Address:
Telephone: 877-568-5804
Email: customerservice@symmetryelevator.com
Website: http://www.symmetryelevators.com
Contact Person: N/A
Products Information / model numbers: Curved Stairlift features
Special Remarks:

This stairlift is for people have difficulty getting up and down stairs.
Outdoor stairlifts offered by Symmetry Elevating Solutions are fully waterproofed and designed to overcome the problems cause by external straight runs of stairs.
Like all of our stairlifts the outdoor model has a key switch to prevent unauthorized use of the lift, which means it can be isolated when not in use.
Supplied with UV protected Slate Grey upholstery the Outdoor stairlift also comes with a waterproof cover to keep it protected from the weather so it is always ready for use.

Curved Stairlift features:

Continuous Charge: The continuous charge function allows the lift to be parked on any part of the track when it is not in use. This means you do not need to worry about where you leave your lift on the track as the batteries will charge in any position.
Powered Swivel: When you arrive at the top of the stairs you will need to swivel your seat around so you that you exit onto the landing safely. If you have a manual swivel you will find a handle at either side of the seat. By pressing either handle down, or pulling up, you can swivel the seat around to face the landing, where it will lock in place, allowing you to dismount safely.
Powered Footplate: The footplate and seat can be folded up to increase available space leaving the staircase as clear as possible for other users.

Every stairlift user is different and Symmetry Elevating Solutions offers different types of stairlifts to fit your needs. To have a stair lift installed in your home for a straight flight of stairs you can expect to spend $2,500 to as much as $6,000. Many homeowners choose a model in the $3,000 to $4,500 range.

Braking
Symmetry Elevating Solutions stairlifts are built with both electronic and mechanical brakes. Both of these work together to make sure that the chair is able to be stopped by the user should anything happen.

Control Lift Options
It is easy to control the stair lift if there is more than one way to do it. Every lift has a mechanical joystick that is built onto the arm of the chair. However, it is better to also have an infrared remote control. This control is best to have when you have more than one person in the home that will be using the lift. It allows the user to call the lift to them when it is on the opposite side of the staircase. These controls are wireless or they are able to be mounted to a wall.

Seat Belt
For the safest ride you any stairlift rider should be wearing a seat belt. One is provided in all of our stairlift models.

Outdoor Furnishing - Materials and Finishes - FEMEN OGDUN

Outdoor Furnishing - Materials and Finishes - FEMEN OGDUN

Company Name: Freedom Wheelchair Lift System
Style: Wheel chair lift
Address: 1623 Military Road # 741
Niagara Falls, NY
14304-1745
Telephone: 1-705-735-4383
Email: info@accessibilitypro.com
Website: http://www.freedomliftsystems.com/products
Contact Person: N/A
Products Information / model numbers: APE28STRLAL
Special Remarks:

The residential Trust-T-Lift was designed for home use and offers an inexpensive means for providing entry into your home or apartment.

It's easy to operate easy to install and almost maintenance free.

Safety features include a non-slip low platform for easy roll-on/roll-off, safety barrier, a 36" railing, and constant pressure switches.

This durable and easy-to-use vertical lift is ADA compliant and suitable for indoor or outdoor applications requiring vertical transportation up to six feet

The Residential Porch Lifts come in 28”, 52" and 72" Models, depending on requiredvertical lift height with straight or adjacent access.The sturdy engineering enables lifting and lowering up to 550 pounds.
lifts are very economical with prices starting at $3,684, not including shipping or installation.

Group B- Kevin Medrek

Company Name:
Renegade Custom Coaches
Style:
Custom Motorhomes, trailers, etc
Address:
52215 S. R. 15
Bristol, IN
46507
Telephone:
574-8481126
Email:
AHENDERSON@RENEGADERV.COM
Website:
renegaderv.com
Products Information / model numbers:
EXPLORER BY RENEGADE IS THE MOST ADVANCED MOTORCOACH AVAILABLE TO THE RV MARKET. BUILT ON A MILLION-MILE CHASSIS, THE HEAVY-DUTY NATURE OF AN EXPLORER IS OBVIOUS. THE ADVANTAGE IS THAT RENEGADE HAS TAMED THIS COMMERCIAL-QUALITY VEHICLE FOR RV AND MOTORSPORTS ENTHUSIASTS. THEY ARE EASY TO DRIVE AND EASY TO LIVE WITH. ALL THE LUXURIES OF HOME AND THEN SOME: FLEXSTEEL HIGH-END FURNITURE, LCD TVS, TILE FLOORING, CORIAN COUNTERTOPS, NATURAL OAK CABINETRY, LUXURY DECOR GROUPS AND MORE ARE CONTEMPORARY AND INVITING. AND A 4-POINT LEVELING SYSTEM MAKES SETUP A BREEZE.

IKON DELIVERS SOPHISTICATED STYLING BACKED BY THE FINELY CRAFTED DETAIL THAT COMES WITH A RENEGADE. FROM THE RUGGED DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION TO THE QUALITY SOLID HARDWOOD CABINETRY, THE IKON DELIVERS THE HIGH-END FEATURES YOU EXPECT.

HAVE IT YOUR WAY: IKON OFFERS COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE WITH VILLA FURNITURE, GRANITE COUNTER TOPS AND POLISHED HEATED TILE FLOORING AS STANDARD. SELECT FROM NUMEROUS OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES TO CUSTOMIZE A COACH THAT IS DISTINCTIVELY YOUR OWN.

Special Remarks:
RENEGADE CUSTOM COACHES AND TRAILERS BUILT BY KIBBI LLC CARVED ITS NICHE IN THE INDUSTRY IN 1997. AND 14 YEARS LATER, STILL CONTINUES TO BE THE INDUSTRY LEADER IN PERFORMANCE, QUALITY AND INNOVATION. RENEGADE HAS ALWAYS BEEN KNOWN FOR ITS INNOVATIVE APPROACH TO CUSTOMIZING ANY OF OUR PRODUCTS TO FIT YOUR LIFESTYLE. FROM THE UPSCALE LUXURY AND CRAFTSMANSHIP OF OUR INTERIORS TO OUR RUGGED AND SOLID FRP EXTERIORS, WE ARE CONFIDENT THAT YOU WILL FIND JUST WHAT YOU’RE LOOKING FOR IN A RENEGADE. WE’D LIKE TO INVITE YOU TO COME TAKE A TOUR OF OUR MANUFACTURING FACILITY IN BRISTOL, IN SO THAT WE CAN SHOW YOU WHO WE ARE, AND WHAT RENEGADE IS ALL ABOUT.

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Group D – Framing: Art and Furniture Restoration

American Progress and Time, murals in the lobby of the GE Building, by Josep Maria Sert.

Rockefeller Center features more than 100 pieces of original art. When Rockefeller Center was constructed, Rockefeller hired Mexican socialist artist (and husband of Frida Kahlo) Diego Rivera to paint a mural in the lobby of the building. This mural was later destroyed when Rockefeller found out that Rivera had included a portrait of communist leader Lenin. Rivera’s mural was replaced with a mural titled America’s Progress by artist José María Sert.

The Spanish Catalan artist Josep Maria Sert, titled American Progress, depicting a vast allegorical scene of men constructing modern America, replaced the Center with a stunning, larger mural. It contains the figures of Abraham Lincoln, Mahatma Gandhi, and Ralph Waldo Emerson, and it is wrapped around the west wall of the Grand Lobby at 30 Rock.

Group D – Framing: Art and Furniture Restoration

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Mural Conservation Techniques on Concrete:

Painting Location and Surface

The location of a mural has a big impact on the mural's longevity. Ideally, exposure to harsh sunlight should be avoided, but this isn't always possible. The surface is also important. Concrete that has already been painted can decrease the lifespan of a mural and should be cleaned with paint remover and solvent before you begin painting your mural. Fresh, clean concrete with minimal cracking will help preserve your mural and should be the foundation of your work.

Wall Preparation

Proper preparation of the concrete surface is essential to mural preservation. Avoid new concrete until it has set for three or four months. New concrete can hold moisture for this long and your mural should be painted on a dry surface for optimal lifespan. For older walls, prone to cracking and peeling, build a false wall for your mural. False walls can be used to prevent damage to a mural due to expansion and contraction. False walls can be constructed out of new concrete or even by stretching canvas over the surface of the wall.

Paint Choice

While any paint is susceptible to the elements, choosing a paint that is designed to handle wind, sun, rain and ice will preserve the integrity of your mural. For outdoors, acrylic water emulsion paint increases the adhesion characteristics and surface stability of the mural, helping to prevent deterioration.

Finishes

Soluvar Final Picture Varnish, both gloss and matte, is one brand of sealer used for finishing a mural. Both versions provide a clear coating that protects the mural from the elements. The finishes can be applied with a brush.

Cleaning

Even when all of the preparations have been carried out to help extend the life of a mural, there will be times when it is necessary to brighten the colors or make repairs to the surface. To do this, the finish will need to be removed. This can be accomplished with a mineral spirit applied to the surface and left on for 15 or 20 minutes before being wiped off. A mural may be touched up and cleaned once a year, depending on how quickly the elements deteriorate it.

http://www.ehow.com/video_2378061_preservation-tips-wall-mural.html

Group D – Framing: Art and Furniture Restoration

Mural technique:

The earliest wall paintings found are those dating back to 30,000 B.C. that were discovered in 1994 in southern France at the Chauvet Cave. Through the centuries, artists such as Michelangelo and Raphael have painted murals to stunning effect. Murals even gained recognition as a political art movement, when, in the early 1900s, Diego Rivera and other Mexican muralists used them to convey social messages. Mural techniques include fresco, mezzo-fresco, secco, marouflage and contemporary frescography.

Fresco

Popular from the 13th to 16th century, the fresco (fresh) technique involves painting onto fresh or wet plaster to allow the color pigments to react with the lime in the plaster and dilute the colors. It is important to start painting approximately one hour after the plaster has been applied on the wall or ceiling surface and to complete the painting within eight hours before the plaster cures.

Mezzo-Fresco

Mezzo-fresco (moderately fresh) took over from fresco as the most popular technique for murals in the mid-16th century. Artists use this technique to paint on moderately dry plaster. Binders, such as egg, glue or oil, are required to adhere the paint to the plaster. This technique is applicable for internal or external applications. To test if plaster is ready for mezzo-fresco application, press your thumb into the plaster. If the plaster gives, but you do not leave a thumb print, you can start painting.

Secco

In the secco (dry) technique the artist applies the paint to cured plaster. This technique requires adding a binder such as egg, glue or oil to the paint so it will adhere to the dry plaster. It is only suitable for interior applications, since the paint application is not weather resistant. Since the color pigments do not react with the plaster, the colors stay true and do not dilute, as with the fresco technique.

Marouflage

With the 3,000-year-old marouflage technique, the artist paints the mural on a canvas and glues the canvas to the wall surface. The main advantage of marouflage is that it allows for portability. Artists traditionally used rabbit-skin glue to adhere the canvas, but white lead ore became more popular in the mid-19th century.

Frescography

Frescography is the contemporary version of marouflage. Artists digitally design murals on computers and machine-print them onto canvas. The advantage of this technique is that murals can be custom-designed and printed for application onto irregular shaped walls and surfaces. The canvas is water- and ultraviolet-resistant, making it suitable for interior and exterior uses.

Group D – Framing: Art and Furniture Restoration

Company Name: Art Restoration NYC by Andrei Givotovsky

Style: Antique

Address: 347 West Broadway, Apt 4, New York, NY 10013-2239

Telephone: 212-966-7254

Email: andreig@verizon.net

Website: http://www.artrestorationnyc.com/contact.html

Contact Person: Andrei Givotovsky

Products Information / model numbers: AMERICAN AIRLINES THEATER, (ca. 1918) various murals, 229 West 42nd St., New York.

Special Remarks: Andrei, a sole proprietor of his business, holds two BFA degrees, one from School of Visual Arts and one in Restoration Technology from Fashion Institute of Technology. He also holds an MA in Museum Studies from the Fashion Institute of Technology. His paintings restoration skills were further developed at the Institute for Art and Restoration ("Palazzo Spinelli") in Florence, Italy and through internship at the restoration studio of Luca Bonetti. He has experience working for other conservation and restoration firms, including Evergreene Painting Studios (New York City) and Sherman Art Conservation (Sea Cliff, NY). Andrei is a member in good standing of the American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works and abides by its ethical and professional guidelines.