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FeaturingC4 — Professional Power Washing

in full swing for spring home improvement.

C5 — Modern elegance: The Bill and Thea Mancha home stands out in Lynden.

C13 — Dykstra Construction wins national Pyramid Award for Semiahmoo beauty.

C17 — A Window on a Dream: Stan and Kay Campbell home at Gooseberry Point brings waterfront views inside.

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rior. Try to avoid a black roof if you have a single story or smaller home, because the black can seem too weighty for a smaller structure. • Gray roofs are an ideal complement to more traditional style homes and can also be used on blue, green, black or white house colors. Bolder accent colors for trim, shutters or the entryway door can broaden the visual appeal of the home with a gray roof. • Terracotta color roofs work excep-tionally well with stucco and brick homes, along with stone and those houses with a mixture of exterior materials. White is classic color to use with a terracotta roof. The high contrast between the body and roof colors looks crisp and clean together, and is often a choice for warmer climates. • Red roofs match up beautifully to accent gray or warm brown house colors. Consider a red roof for a white or cream exterior to create a country look for a home.

“Depending on the style of a home, as much as 40 percent or more of the vi-sual you get when looking at a house is the roof,” says Smith. “The more roof that is shown, the more important it is to allow the roof color to help define the home’s style. “I’m a great fan of color blends for roofs. When you select blends with differ-ent shades of a color or two in it, the entire roof seems to merge and unify the home exterior. This softens the roof visually and provides the homeowner with more long-term options for accent colors to ‘pull out’ from the roofing blend color.” DaVinci, the color leader in the syn-thetic roofing industry, offers 28 standard color blends. Homeowners may also cre-ate their own custom blends using the company’s 49 roofing colors. And custom color blends and even custom colors are also available from the manufacturer. DaVinci recently launched eight new color blends as a result of research and ho-

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FERNDALE — As the calendar rolls into May and gray clouds give way to blue skies, spring marks the official start of the home improvement season. If tackling the green moss and discolor-ation on a home’s roof or exterior walls is on the Honey-Do list, then the help of a professional pressure washer could save time and money. While many homeowners may choose to rent equipment and water-blast their roofs clean, using the tech-nique improperly can cause expensive damage, said Ron Lewis, owner of Pro-fessional Power Washing in Ferndale. “For any house, the number one pri-ority is the roof,” he said. “You want to take care of the roof you put over your head.” The company motto, “If you’re not happy, we’re not finished!” demonstrates the dedication put into every job. Lewis, 55, started his power wash-ing company in August 2010. However, he is no stranger to exterior restoration. Before moving to Ferndale in 2008, he spent 36 years in the sheet metal roofing trade in British Columbia. Whether it is a commercial business, industrial site or a residential property, Lewis can restore roofs and remove what he calls the foreign matter that builds up over time during harsh, wet winters. He fights to remove oil, grease and the three kingpins of foreign matter: algae, lichen and moss. Lichen is a fungus that ap-pears as white dots that look like barna-cles compared to the green, fuzzy moss. “Foreign matter is anything up in the air that builds up on the wet side of the roof,” he said. Lewis said general maintenance around the outside of a home is impor-tant after a rainy and wet winter, where build-up of debris and the “kingpins” can trap moisture and damage roof ma-terials. A professional power washing job can reduce financial liability by prevent-ing a major repair in the future and im-prove the appearance of a house or busi-ness. “Homeowners don’t realize that

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spending some money to get their roof cleaned prolongs the life of their roof by years,” he said. Lewis suggests a roof should be pres-sure washed every five to 10 years and should be done in spring or fall to keep it looking pristine. Letting moss grow on the roof and stain the walls drives down the value of a house and shortens the lifespan of the roof by 30 percent, he said. The average cost of a full re-roofing job, Lewis said, can run around $30,000, depending on the square footage of the house. “My price would be 3 percent of that,” he said. Cost does vary depending on the work. A full-service job consisting of cleaning the roof, exterior walls, drive-way and sidewalk runs approximately $1,000. Often Lewis is asked, “Why does al-gae grow on only one side and why clean it off?” The section of a roof near trees or away from the sun is most prone to grow-ing moss and algae, he said. Algae grows in places that do not get enough sun, which in the Pacific Northwest would be the north or west facing part of the roof. “I liken it to a car,” Lewis said. “If you don’t maintain your engine, like chang-ing the oil, it is not going to last. Same concept here, if you do not take care of the exterior of your house, it will fall apart.” Lewis said that what separates his

company from other local pressure washers is his state-of-the-art equip-ment. In his blue pick-up truck is a 13 horsepower, hot water steam machine pressure washer that uses 225-degree heat and top-of-the-line power washing and pressure washing apparatus offering 1,100 to 3,500 PSI. He can change water pressure depending on the surface he is cleaning so as to not cause any damage. He also has a top-of-the-line con-crete polisher designed in Germany and made in the U.S. that he uses to restore sidewalks and other concrete surfaces. He has brushes ranging from eight inch-

es to 36 inches and his pressure wash wand hose reaches to 36 feet, allowing him to reach multi-level houses from the ground. He also specializes in cleaning vi-nyl siding, using his soft wash equip-ment to remove mold, mildew, algae, spider webs, wasp nests and stains. His hot wash equipment is used on concrete driveways and walkways, industrial and residential, to remove dirt, grime, gum, oil, leaf stains and graffiti. “I’m not offering a 45-minute splash and dash,” Lewis said. “People cannot believe the difference after I finish.” On a recent job, Lewis pressure washed a $1 million, 10-year-old home in rural Ferndale. He got a call from the owner and was at his house the next day to examine the job. The vertical shingled roof had patches of green moss and his concrete sidewalk was dull. Lewis used a boom lift to reach the roof and spray away the growth. He also washed the ex-terior walls, sidewalk, driveway and tin roof garage. Lewis is a clean freak, a detailed professional who offers a 10-year wa-terproof guarantee on his work. He uses only biodegradable detergents and will go the extra mile to provide superior customer service, like cleaning out the gutter for no charge. For the Ferndale job, Lewis will spend four days making sure his work is perfect. He wants to do it right, he said. In July, he will return to the Ferndale house to put algae powder on the roof to prevent new growth. “My emphasis is on quality work-manship and a commitment to custom-er satisfaction,” he said. “I’m proud of the work I do.”

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largely antique-heavy decor the Manchas have acquired over the years. The open entryway leads straight-away to the main living space, letting visi-tors immediately access the views of the mountains and fields to the east of Lynden and The Ridge development’s pond imme-diately beyond the property line — a pond that housed 72 geese recently, Thea said. She also loves the views of eagles, her-ons and other birds. “The view is the wow factor,” she said. “It is so wonderful.” Home designer Jerry Roetcisoender said “the focus of the design was to take advantage of the views and light and in-corporate them into the designs.” The living space also features a 20-foot beam that extends out to the deck, a theme that ties in with other beams in the main space, all done by Marc Tinklenberg. The man-made stone fireplace, done by Galen Koetje, adds more cottage touch. The paint is all a soft green so as to not “argue with the countryside.” Immediately to the left of the entry and tied directly to the living space is a for-mal dining area, accented by red walls, a touch Thea adds to warm up every dining room she has lived in. In a clever move, a wooden-door hatch connects the dining room to the laundry room (more like a butler’s kitchen, if we are honest). “Everything takes place here,” Thea said. “The hatch really works well.” Inside the laundry room is a full dish-washer, wine rack, prep sink, storage and laundry. Thea said passing dirty dishes through the hatch and fresh coffee and wine back out makes for an easy way to entertain. A massive granite-topped island ties the kitchen to the living space, giving the ultimate open floor plan a touch of sepa-ration. With all-custom cabinets by Jason VanHofwegen of Van’s Cabinets, Thea was able to add in special touches. In what appears to be a woodworked mantel to the right and left of the oven, drawers actually pull out to reveal all the spices Thea would need while cooking. And a bookcase for cookbooks tucks to the side of the cabinets, out of the sight of the main living space. A bronze-crafted tree poised over the stove provides another English touch. The granite in the house, which is entirely outfitted by Creative Stoneworks, remains subdued, matching the white is-land. All the other kitchen cabinets are stained. The stainless steel appliances feature wall ovens and a warming drawer. An eat-in area in the kitchen nestles


The Mancha home in east Lynden pairs old-world design with modern con-struction. Opposite page: An oversized entry door sets a wood theme for the home; a “butler’s kitchen” helps with entertaining with a pass-through from the dining room; strong knots in the wood give the home an English cot-tage theme; the open floor plan invites light in; and a cozy dining room al-lows for formal gatherings. This page: Custom cabinets put spices where they are needed next to the stove and “forest” granite gives the master bathroom some flair.


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fireplace. The double-door walk-in closet sits near the master bath, set off slightly from the bedroom. There are two stars in the bathroom, which also features glazed cabinets, gran-ite on the counters and two sinks. A mas-sive walk-in shower wall boasts two slabs of “rain forest” granite, giving life to the room, plus ceramic stone for the floor. “I

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with heads capped in wood. The exterior and interior walls were not built until the timber framing was entirely completed and fit together correctly. During the 16 months of construction involving over 25,000 man-hours, there were no work-related injuries or time lost due to injury. “This project is an outstanding exam-

ple of the innovation and commitment to superior craftsmanship that embody mer-it shop construction,” said Michael Bella-man, ABC president and CEO. The awards competition was open to all construction projects completed by ABC member firms in 2010. A panel of in-dustry experts served as judges. The 21st annual Excellence in Con-struction Awards program covered 20 spe-cialties of construction including commer-cial, industrial, infrastructure, renovation, electrical, mechanical and sitework/land-

scape. The categories measure projects in the millions of dollars. “It’s something we’ve learned to do,” Dykstra said of his firm’s high-end custom work. A crew of about seven is currently do-ing a single job at Lake Whatcom. Like al-most everyone in the construction indus-try these days, Dykstra would like to see

more work come along. This isn’t the first Associated Builders and Contractors award for Dykstra Con-struction. Two years ago, it won the Resi-dential Construction award for the West-ern Washington ABC chapter for a stylish home of over $1 million value built at 1,200 feet on Lookout Mountain above Cle Elum. Working carefully around weather conditions, builders needed several years to complete the house. Email Calvin Bratt at [email protected].

“That’s the fun part of these big houses — you’re never sure what you’re getting into. But it’s fun to figure out how to do it and make it work."

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Bratt said accessing those views from every angle was both challenging and excit-ing. He said he aimed to “capture the spec-tacular views in discrete ways throughout kitchen, dining, living and bedroom areas” all while utilizing the natural light stream-ing in on both floors. With 2,200 square feet upstairs and matching square footage downstairs, the Campbells said they have far more space than they need now, but wanted to utilize the daylight basement option and also open up opportunities in case they need to house elderly relatives or even take in a caregiver. They have designed the home to be fully livable on one floor. But back to that view. Looking to the front door through the main living space, out the back windows or over the deck, the water awaits. Views of Lummi Island,

smaller spits and even Point Roberts in the distance add intrigue to the water view. “I can’t see living on the water without having these views,” Kay said about all the windows. The main living space stays humble with a slate entryway and Brazilian cher-rywood floor, instead playing on a vaulted ceiling that allows extra window space. The geothermal radiant floor heat-ing system has the Campbells wishing they had extended the slate throughout the home instead of the heat-absorbing wood. With a propane-powered fireplace offset into a slate mantel (the slate here matches the entry and the kitchen back-splash) to highlight one side of the room, the other side opens to the spacious din-ing area and kitchen, allowing Kay the area she needs to open up and entertain for as many as 35 people at family dinners. The kitchen, Kay’s “pride and joy,”

features cherry cabinets (even covering the fridge and dishwasher) and a speckled granite island bar curved for maximum entertaining space. Her six-burner stove sits in the island, allowing her to interact with guests while she cooks and look out over the water. A prep sink faces away from the wa-ter, but the main sink doesn’t shy from it at all. “I wanted to be able to see out the win-dows when cooking and washing dishes,” Kay said. She installed an oven and a microwave convection oven, which can double as a second oven for a fraction of the price. Both the living space and the dining room offer chances to enter the wrap-around deck. And in the summer the doors open for wine and hours d’oeuvres outside, really meshing inside-out living. Back toward the entryway and down the slate hall to the right sit an office, bath-room, master suite, laundry room and

guest room. The office features sliding doors, plen-ty of built-in space and the views. The master bedroom remains sub-dued, instead opting for large windows and another entry to the deck. Going fully away from the look of their old house, Kay said she wanted a “spa-like” feel in this house, so she opted for clean lines, black granite and modern fixtures in the master bath. “It turned out a lot better than we hoped,” Stan said. A jetted tub and walk-in shower with two heads highlight the creature-comforts of the room. Lights that turn on automatically un-derneath the cabinet in the powder room add a fun touch. The room also features more of the same slate (but in a different pattern) for a backsplash and a black gran-ite countertop and raised granite sink. The laundry room mimics the kitchen and leads to the garage. Instead of steps is


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a ramp to the garage level, taking into ac-count the possibility of eliminating the use of all stairs in the house. But, if stairs are your thing, the stair-case off the entry leads to the daylight basement, complete with stained concrete floors throughout. The basement's main space has a mini-kitchen that can be utilized in the fu-ture if it becomes a separate living space and opens to the main living space and more of those views. Off the main room to one side is an oversized guest room (of course, with views) that can house a bed and a pool table. The other end of the downstairs has a regular-sized guest room with views, a bathroom and a small wine enclave (no radiant heating in that room). The bathroom plays on different de-sign themes, with a slate floor in the show-er, light tile and different granite than the rest of the home.

But there’s one more piece downstairs and it’s Stan’s pride and joy. The full theater room is everything Stan wanted from the start. He researched everything about the room, right down to figuring out that a 17x22 space was perfect for movie viewing. He gave it two tiers, al-lowing for eight hugely oversized chairs in two rows of four. The 106-inch screen lights up from a projector which is wired to the internet to take full advantage of pro-viders of online video-streaming services. Even the lighting overhead and on the side walls mimics that of a theater. But where Stan gets most excited is with the seven-speaker surround sound that can literally shake you in your seat, especially when a fighter jet takes off during “Top Gun.” The exterior of the home, a mix of a timber-heavy Northwest theme with a bit

The Campbells take their sea views seri-ously (opposite), with a main upstairs living space featuring the outside view prominently. Clockwise: The kitchen is open for entertaining; the back patio ex-tends the living space toward the water; an office can be closed off from the rest of the house; the master bath even fea-tures views; the laundry room mirrors the kitchen; the main dining space connects the views to the kitchen and living space; and spa-like touches abound in the bath-rooms.


Theater: Seven speakers maximize soundContinued from C19

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938 Fountain Street, Burlington, WA 98233

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Congratulations Stan & Kay!We’ve enjoyed working with you

on your beautiful new home.

Handy Homes would like to thank architect Mark Bratt and owners Stan and Kay Campbell for allowing us to be

involved in this wonderful remodel project!

Congratulations Stan and Kay!

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1604 Main St., Lynden360.354.3926

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the completion of their new home!

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