Commercial Roofing and Steeple Replacement
A severe storm caused extensive hail damage to the church campus buildings which impacted the exterior metal roofing, guttering, and other exterior cladding. The existing asphalt shingle roofing system was also deteriorated from age and leaking precipitation during weather related events. The existing metal roofing was also leaking due to improper installation and deteriorated rubber seals at most of the exposed fasteners.
The Administrative Building needed asphalt shingles, aluminum fascia trim, guttering, shutters, and a commercial sign replaced.
The Mission House needed roofing shingles, aluminum siding, fascia, guttering, and window screens replaced.The aluminum siding was removed and the original wood siding underneath encapsulated to contain lead paint.
The Youth Annex needed metal roofing, fascia, guttering, shutters, and window screens replaced.
The Hay Barn and Maintenance Shed needed metal roofing, fascia and guttering replaced.
The Worship Center needed metal roofing, fascia, guttering, and the steeple replaced. A Roof Hugger system was installed over the existing roof to prevent loss of use of the building and improve energy efficiency.
Brian Darnell donated all new energy efficient vinyl windows and three exterior doors for the Mission House, and organized a group of men from the church to help with the replacement. A covered front porch was also added to the Mission House by Brian Darnell.
A Roof-Hugger system was installed over the existing metal roofing on the Worship Center which prevented loss of use of the building during reconstruction, and to eliminate any hazards had the existing roofing been removed for replacement. Additional insulation was added between the existing metal roofing and the new to improve energy efficiency.
The agricultural type metal roofing with exposed fasteners on four of the buildings was upgraded to 24 gauge standing seam panels from McElroy Metals.
Covered Porch ~ New Melle, MO
With this project Brian Darnell with the Darnell-Group rebuilt the porch railing using a mortise and tenon technique to fasten everything together. The balusters had tenons on each end that fitted into the corresponding mortises in the upper and lower rails. The ends of the rails had tenons on them that fitted into corresponding mortises on each side of the support posts. Taller support posts were installed and then we added beams to extended the eaves over both porches. We installed framing to accept polycarbonate panels that allow natural light in yet still have the protection a covered porch provides.
Arched Entryway ~ Darndenne Prairie, MO
Homeowner Debra Jane Jones and husband Jeffrey Allen Jones requested to have this space opened up so two arched entryways were created to tie in with the arched window and another existing archway by the kitchen area.
Keywords: Brian Darnell, Darnell-Group, Design, Build, Remodel, Construction, O’Fallon, Missouri, St. Louis, MO, Debra Jane Jones, Jeffrey Allen Jones. Moved to Oviedo Florida
Complete Home Remodel ~ Clarkson Valley, MO
GRAND LUXURY AND STYLE
This project was a complete home remodel. IN the kitchen we created a custom island, and maple cabinetry with a cherry finish, TV cabinet with a pull out swivel base above the refrigerator, carved wood onlays, granite countertops, ceramic tile backsplash and under-cabinet lighting. Stainless steel appliances were installed to finish off the kitchen area. We removed a wall that separated the living area from the kitchen area and created beautiful wet bar with granite countertops and a hammered nickle sink, carved wood onlays and columns with accent lighting to highlight features. Above the bar we designed and built an overhead piece with accent lighting as well. Large crown molding with lighting on an adjustable dimmer creates a theatrical effect like no other. We added wall sconces and a waterford crystal chandelier with a medalion in the formal dining area. The fireplace and mirror we designed and fabricated from carved maple stock with a cherry finish. There is also accent lighting that we installed behind the mantle header to highlight the marble hearth and surround.