Groin Vaults are normally a task that requires a little bit of head scratching and a lot of man hours but not anymore. Archways and Ceilings has created a solution to this age old problem. Watch the video below to see how easy it is to install a groin vault using Archways and Ceilings.
Friday, April 17, 2009
Dome Installation Video
Installing a Dome ceiling when using Archways and Ceilings is a breeze. Watch the how to install a dome ceiling below.
Domes
What is a Dome Ceiling? 
A dome ceiling is a hollow upper half of a sphere. You have the ability to choose whatever style best suits your application: soft or half circle. Traditionally this ceiling is framed up into your attic space. It is a beautiful addition to any entryway, dining room, study, or master bathroom.
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Groin Vaults
What is a Groin Vault? A groin vault, also known as a cross vault, is two intersecting barrel vaults that pass through one another. This architectural gem can either be framed up into your attic space or can be framed underneath your joists and trusses. Groins can be found in entry ways, dining rooms, hallways, master bedrooms, and kitchens.
See ArchwayandCeilings.com examples below. It is ok to ooohhhhh and awwwweee over the pictures!
See ArchwayandCeilings.com examples below. It is ok to ooohhhhh and awwwweee over the pictures!
How to Be a Winner in the Home Building Industry
With the number of homes being sold dropping to historic lows, homebuilders across the U.S. are looking for ways to be more competitive in the shrinking home sales market. While the latest .jpg)
architectural innovation in home design is the use of curved surfaces to provide a touch of elegance, warmth and grandeur, the biggest obstacle to the addition of these features has been the cost. While cost has not been an obstacle in the high-end homes where these features are predominant, the translation of this architectural touch has always been of limited utilization in the mid-priced and lower priced, “starter homes”……until now!
Enter good, old-fashioned American innovation. New wood-bending and design techniques pioneered and exhibited by the likes of Archways and Ceilings Made Easy (http://www.archwaysandceilings.com/) is revolutionizing architectural designs for low and middle priced homes. Their designs for archways and ceilings are truly amazing. Perfect geometric
designs every time at amazingly low prices! Now Groin Vaults, coved or domed ceilings can add that special touch to the modestly priced starter home and significantly distinguish these designs from the competition’s boxy and boring floor plans. Coved ceilings, are especially easy on the pocket book but definitely will make a room stand out from the rest. A dining rm for example, that is 14' x 12' would only cost $220 to cove. Your typical 6' x 6' groin vault would only cost 
$394.95 and would look great in any dining room, entry, hallway, or master bedroom. A typical dome in 
the master bath, 6' wide with a light ring would cost a mere $399.95. These in expensive features bring a wow factor to any home and make buyers more likely to purchase.
The competitive advantage this adds for builders concentrating on the
lower end of the pricing scale is especially significant in today’s challenging market conditions. With the NHBA reporting that housing starts are tracking at just over 500,000 projected for the 
next year, it’s clear that those builders that add the most value to their designs will be the ones that grow their market share. In fact, this will be even more amplified by the new $8,000 tax credit for first time home buyers in the newly passed stimulus bill. This credit will more than likely skew a greater proportion of these 500,000 new housing starts to smaller, less expensive homes. Those builders that add value, such as represented by the Archways and Ceilings product line, will be the winners in this tough home building environment.
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architectural innovation in home design is the use of curved surfaces to provide a touch of elegance, warmth and grandeur, the biggest obstacle to the addition of these features has been the cost. While cost has not been an obstacle in the high-end homes where these features are predominant, the translation of this architectural touch has always been of limited utilization in the mid-priced and lower priced, “starter homes”……until now!Enter good, old-fashioned American innovation. New wood-bending and design techniques pioneered and exhibited by the likes of Archways and Ceilings Made Easy (http://www.archwaysandceilings.com/) is revolutionizing architectural designs for low and middle priced homes. Their designs for archways and ceilings are truly amazing. Perfect geometric
designs every time at amazingly low prices! Now Groin Vaults, coved or domed ceilings can add that special touch to the modestly priced starter home and significantly distinguish these designs from the competition’s boxy and boring floor plans. Coved ceilings, are especially easy on the pocket book but definitely will make a room stand out from the rest. A dining rm for example, that is 14' x 12' would only cost $220 to cove. Your typical 6' x 6' groin vault would only cost 
$394.95 and would look great in any dining room, entry, hallway, or master bedroom. A typical dome in 
the master bath, 6' wide with a light ring would cost a mere $399.95. These in expensive features bring a wow factor to any home and make buyers more likely to purchase.The competitive advantage this adds for builders concentrating on the
lower end of the pricing scale is especially significant in today’s challenging market conditions. With the NHBA reporting that housing starts are tracking at just over 500,000 projected for the 
next year, it’s clear that those builders that add the most value to their designs will be the ones that grow their market share. In fact, this will be even more amplified by the new $8,000 tax credit for first time home buyers in the newly passed stimulus bill. This credit will more than likely skew a greater proportion of these 500,000 new housing starts to smaller, less expensive homes. Those builders that add value, such as represented by the Archways and Ceilings product line, will be the winners in this tough home building environment.
Thursday, March 26, 2009
How to Frame a Groin Vault?
When I picture the look on a contractors face when he/she hears that they have to frame a groin vault, I smile to myself. The look of frustration and confusion is written all over there faces. Not to mention, they hear dollar signs! Well, if you can kick your old school ways of thinking and try something new, I will erase those frowns and turn them upside down. 
So to answer the infamous question on how to frame a Groin Vault, it actually is quite simple. Simply measure the perimeter of your room. If it is a rectangle, measure the long side and the short side. If it is a square the measurements should be the same. Note that I said should be. :) Once you have measured your sides you now have to figure your rise. The rise is often controlled by your ceiling height. For example, if you have a
12’ high ceiling and 8’ doorways then you want to pick a rise that keeps you high enough off the doorways but still curved enough to give you a strong groin vault. Once you have these measurements simply visit http://www.archwaysandceilings.com/ or call 877-303-ACME and give them your measurements. Archways and Ceilings custom makes each groin vault to there customers needs and all products ship within the week. The product arrives to the jobsite in a nice clean box. Pop open your box and you will find the Groin Vault struts, instructions, and CAD. (view examples instructions click here: http://archwaysandceilings.com/videos_pdfs/gv_install.pdf )The groin vault struts all have a particular place to be installed. The CAD received with each groin will tell you where each piece
goes. This process reminds me of paint by numbers process. This simple process allows you to build 
your average groin vault in 30-45 minutes depending on size. Not to mention it is perfectly built and ready for drywall. No more thinking, no more headaches and no more hearing dollar signs.Archways and Ceilings have great prices on all products, especially there groin vaults. The amount of material you need to buy to field
frame this particular ceiling is equivalent to the Archways and Ceilings Groin vault kit, but without all the grief.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Always Ready For a Challenge
Recently due to the competitive market, our Customers have been pushing for some challenging designs to set there homes apart from there competition. A Groin Vault often known as a Cross Vault, is two barrel ceilings intersecting. This is a simple task for Archways and Ceilings, but our customer wanted to step it up a notch. He asked if we can create an Octagonal Groin Vault which would be four barrel ceilings intersecting, in which, I quickly replied, "Of course!" Being in sales I could not let the opportunity 
pass to achieve such a task. Well after thinking out how to construct a feature, we quickly began manufacturing. Four days later I met my builder at the job site and watched the Octagonal Groin vault go up in 30 minutes. The builder was both happy and amazed that such a complicated ceiling treatment could go up so quickly.
pass to achieve such a task. Well after thinking out how to construct a feature, we quickly began manufacturing. Four days later I met my builder at the job site and watched the Octagonal Groin vault go up in 30 minutes. The builder was both happy and amazed that such a complicated ceiling treatment could go up so quickly.
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