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Sykes Company Featured in Press of Atlantic City

teamsykes — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 12:47:40 +0000

http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/life/article_26d1cc60-91a5-50ec-904e-329aa81ff014.html

Sykes Company Contributes to ‘Saving Grace’

teamsykes — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 18:15:07 +0000

John Sykes Co., Inc. has recently completed a magnificent renovation of Grace Kelly’s legendary Shore home for Anthony Demos, a Bryn Mawr chemical magnate. The house—built in 1931 by John B. Kelly Sr., and where Grace spent numerous summers through the ’30s and ’40s, has returned to its original Spanish luster through the use of innovative and precise historic restoration techniques.

Sykes Co., Inc. employees Bryan Brodton, Jim McCabe, Art Davis, and John Conover led efforts to re-roof the Spanish tile masterpiece and re-create historic copper sconces and decorative elements.

Grace Kelly House Courtesy of Ocean City Historical Museum

April 2010

Dow touts Powerhouse Solar Shingles as “Solar for the Masses” – Related Stories – NRCA SmartBrief

teamsykes — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 19:08:10 +0000

Dow touts Powerhouse solar shingles as “solar for the masses” – Related Stories – NRCA SmartBrief.

Donny Fun Day Announced: June 13, 2010

teamsykes — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 18:48:22 +0000

Details to follow shortly.

Entry form to be posted at: http://www.johnsykescompany.com/giving.html

Beehives to be placed atop City Hall

teamsykes — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:12:25 +0000

Beehives to be placed atop city hall.

Choosing Roofing Shingles

teamsykes — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:20:06 +0000

Q. What are the advantages and disadvantages of wood shingle, slate, tile, and asphalt shingle roofs?

A. These roof coverings vary greatly in price and give your home an entirely different look.

Wood shingles (or ‘shakes’) present an aesthetic that many consumers find charming. Wood is susceptible to rotting and is vulnerable to insect damage, however, if not treated correctly. Thus, it is highly important to use quality materials and hire a specialized installer. Better grades of wood roofing products are also treated to resist fire, which is recommended to protect the home.

Slate and tile roofing are ultra durable methods. While some maintenance is needed to fix and replace slate and tile over the life of the roof, these roofs may last 50 to 75 years, if not longer. Again, it is necessary to use a specialized installer for this type of roof.

Asphalt shingles are the ubiquitous standard for residential roofing. On new homes, these shingles are designed to last at least 30 years, often longer. They are an affordable and practical solution for many homes.

Tile Roof Installed by John Sykes Co., Inc.

Slate Roof Installed by John Sykes Co., Inc.

Metal Roofing: Eco-Friendly and Cost Effective

teamsykes — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 18:45:28 +0000

Metal Roofing is both eco-friendly and cost-effective. A metal roof adds modern character to a residential property and memorable flair to a commercial building. Home and business owners can choose from a wide range of metal roofing materials including aluminum, copper, and steel. The materials come in a variety of styles including standing seam, batten seam, simulated Spanish tiles, and metal shingle roof systems; all of which feature a broad spectrum of color choices. Metal roofing also has a 30-50 year life-span when properly installed, is up to 100% recyclable when removed, and can help qualify your building for LEED credits. Proper installation includes using Ice & Water Shield (rather than simple felt) as an underlayment, quality materials from a recognized manufacturer (Atas, Petersen, Merchant & Evans, Wrisco, etc), and a certified installer/contractor.

Furthermore, innovative thin-film solar-integrated standing seam metal roofing materials are now available. This simple solution is light-weight and requires no penetration to the roof. Images are shown below.

Thin-Film Solar-Integrated Standing Seam Roof

The Grand at Diamond Beach Standing Seam Roof

Sykes Company to Install Roof of Revel Hotel and Casino Tower I

teamsykes — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 17:51:21 +0000

John Sykes Company is serving as the Tower I roofing installer for the Revel Hotel & Casino, a 20-acre beachfront resort in Atlantic City. The resort will feature two 53-story, 1,900-room hotel towers and a five-story structural steel podium.

Atlantic City

Sykes Company Completes Work at Trump Taj Majal Chairman Tower

teamsykes — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 13:39:17 +0000

Chairman Tower Featured on Right of Photograph

The exclusive Chairman Tower opened in Atlantic City in September 2008. John Sykes Co., Inc. completed the roofing, sheet metal, and waterproofing for the job.

The $255 million Chairman Tower features 782 guest rooms, including 74 suites – eight of which will be at the Penthouse level and offer full-scale luxury. These suites boast the same striking style, plush amenities and impeccable service for which Taj Mahal’s legendary Penthouse Suites are so revered. Together, Trump Taj Mahal’s room inventory in The Chairman Tower and Taj Tower will total 2,032 rooms and suites.

Benefits of Green Building

teamsykes — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 12:48:11 +0000

John Sykes Company, Inc. is leading the ‘green’ building revolution in South Jersey.

Our firm will implement the most advanced sustainable building techniques in order to lower operating costs, increase asset value, reduce waste, conserve energy and water, and help you to qualify for tax rebates, zoning allowances, and other incentives. Most importantly, we will create a healthier home, work, or school environment for you and your loved ones.

Our LEED AP, Erin Sykes, can also provide professional certification for your green construction or major renovation project through the use of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System. This innovative system encourages and accelerates global adoption of sustainable green building and development practices through implementation of universally accepted tools and performance criteria. For more information about LEED certification, please contact Erin Sykes at erin@johnsykescompany.com.