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THE MARCELLO DELUXE FLOOR PLAN AT THE MEADOWS AT LEWIS CENTER. Joe and Carlo Silvestri are proud to introduce a new, very unique, 5 level split plan. This floor plan features 3 bedrooms on the top floor as well as a bonus room/5th bedroom. The Master suite level boasts a must see walk in closet, a master spa with whirlpool jetted tub, custom over sized shower , and his & her sinks. The main level features great room with special SILVESTRI beamed ceiling and wood burning fireplace. The gourmet kitchen features ample cabinet space, walk-in-pantry, granite tops with tile backsplash. The Kitchen and kitchen eating areas are very roomy. The formal dining area, 1/2 bath, and the laundry rooms are also on the main level. The mid lower level features another 1/2 bath, a serving area complete with granite top, tile backsplash, and undermount sink. The lower level also features a large room perfect for entertaining. The finished basement features an additional 700 plus square feet of finished area as well as a full bath. Over 3500 square feet of living space on the main levels plus another 700 feet in basement totals over 4200 feet of living area, Call Tish Young today for more details. 614-260-2740. $466,800. The Marcello Deluxe back view is a six acre lake. Must see!
Joe and Carlo Silvestri has started seven new spec homes that will all be complete and ready for move in by May 15th 2012 or sooner. Please contact Tish Young at 614-260 2740 or stop by the model home to discuss making one of these SILVESTRI spec homes your new home.
E Mail Tish at Silvestrisales@gmail.com
1) LOT 7650 Meadows At Lewis Center. The Marcello Deluxe Model, $466,800
2) LOT 7651 Meadows At Lewis Center. The ANTONIO with den MODEL, $452,000
3) LOT 7653 Meadows At Lewis Center, The Valerie Model, $459,900
4) LOT 7642 Meadows At Lewis Center, NEW 2012 PARADE PLAN $ 465,000 to $575,000
5) LOT 5740 HARVEST WIND, Revised Priscilla model, $433,000
6) LOT 7565 LITTLE BEAR, NEW 5 LEVEL SPLIT, $388,400
7) LOT 7647 LAKESHORE, Current model home, $439,900
Januaary 29th, 2012. Update on SILVESTRI spec homes.
1) Lot 7650 Meadows. Marcello Deluxe. The interior trim crew is hand cutting and installing all the woodworking in the home. The cabinets have been set and granite tops for all the baths and kitchen are soon to be installed. Please come visit and check out the view of the six acre lake. This home will be complete and ready for move in 1st week of April, 2012.
2) Lot 7651 Meadows. Antonio with den. This home is also in the interior trim / cabinet stage and will be complete the 2nd week of April, 2012.
3) Lot 7653 Meadows. The Valerie. The drywall is up and the finish crew is busy hand finishing the drywall and ceilings. This home will be complete the 3rd week of April, 2012.
4) Lot 7642 Meadows. The new SILVESTRI parade home. This awesome new home is in rough mechanical stage. The plumbing, hvac, electric, and home smart prewire work are complete. The insulation crew will be next to preform their work. Please visit the 2012 BIA parade of homes starting in mid JUNE, 2012.
5) Lot 5740 Harvest Wind. Revised Priscilla. The windows, tyvek house wrap, and roof are now installed. The rough mechanicals will be installed in the next few weeks. This home will be ready for move in by the 2nd week of May, 2012.
6) Lot 7565 Little Bear. New 5 level split. The windows, tyvek house wrap, and roof are now installed. This home will also be available for move in by the 2nd week of May, 2012. Check out the view of the golf course.
7) Lot 7647 Lakeshore, The Anthony, the current Silvestri model home. Silvestri will be in our new model home by the end of March, 2012
Thanks. Joe Silvestri
The VALERIE. LOT 7653 Meadows AT LEWIS CENTER. $459,900.
LOT 7650 MEADOWS AT LEWIS CENTER. THE MARCELLO DELUXE. $466,800.
Lot 7651 Meadows at Lewis Center. The Antonio with Den. $ 452,000. Call Tish Young.
LOT 7565 LITTLE BEAR. This home has a must see view of the par 3 LITTLE BEAR golf course. This home is priced to sell. $388,400. Call Tish Young. 614-260-2740.
LOT 5740 HARVEST WIND. The PRICILLA WITH CHANGES.
This home in now under roof. The dimensional shingles are installed as well as the TYVEK house wrap. $433,000. Call Tish Young. 614- 260- 2740.
The SILVESTRI parade home. This home features a 1st floor master suite and spa. The 1st floor living space is open from the great room into the kitchen and kitchen eating area as well as into the over sized covered back porch. " PEREFECT FOR ENTERTAINING." 1st floor laundry, 1st floor den, and formal dining rooms.
The finished basement boasts another entertaining area with rounded bar, Media room, another bedroom or den, bathroom, as well as ample unfinished storage space.
The 2nd floor has 3 bedrooms and a loft sitting area.
The Anthony model at The Meadows at Lewis Center. New model to be open by end of March, 2012. Call Tish Young. 614 -260-2740.
Take a short drive and visit The Reserve at Hoover subdivision located in Franklin County / Westerville schools, just east of Hoover Dam. There are only 3 wooded 1+ acre lots remaining in this exclusive 14 lot subdivision. Click below and view photos. Very peaceful and beautiful setting. Call Joe Silvestri 614 206 0997 or Call Tish Young at 614 260 2740
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The LAKESHORE SILVESTRI MODEL HOME IS NOW OPEN EVERYDAY, SEVEN DAYS A WEEK. The ANTHONY is a 5 level split style home located at the entrance of LAKESHORE Subdivision. Address is 2447 Alum Crossing , Lewis Center Ohio , 43035. Lakeshore is in Delaware county/Orange township. Call Tish Young at 614-260-2740.
E Mail Tish Young at Silvestrisales@gmail.com
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Viewing hours:
MONDAY: 12-7
TUESDAY: 12-7
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THURSDAY: 12-7
FRIDAY:12-5
SATURDAY: 12-5
SUNDAY: 12-5
TISH YOUNG (SALES) 614-260-2740 silvestrisales@gmail.com
Joe Silvestri 614 206 0997
Carlo Silvestri 614 206 0998
Joe and Carlo Silvestri have many lots available for building your new home. Besides the site of the 2012 BIA PARADE OF HOMES (The Meadows At Lewis Center) We have lots available in the following subdivisions.
1) Summerwood (Galena, Olentangy Schools)
2) The Reserve At Hoover (Westerville, Westerville Schools)
3) Little Bear (Lewis Center, Olentangy Schools)
4) Sherman Lakes (Galena, Olentangy Schools)
5) Nelson Farms (Liberty Township, Olentangy Schools)
6) Harvest Wind (Westerville, Westerville Schools)
7) Olentangy Falls (2011 BIA Parade of homes Community, Olentangy Schools)
8) Cheshire Woods Estates (Galena, Olentangy Schools)
9) Golf Village (Powell, Olentangy Schools)
10) Wedgewood (Olentangy Schools)
11) New Albany Links (New Albany)
12) Jefferson Meadows (Gahanna)
13) Village At Hannah Farms (Gahanna)
14) Woodland Glen (Powell)
15) Tartan Fields & Tartan West (Dublin)
16) Ballantree (Dublin)
17) Off site lots, plus lots available in many other subdivsions.
Call Tish Young at 614 260 2740 or e mail Tish at Silvestrisales@gmail.com
Joe and Carlo Silvestri have started construction of their new model home in The Meadows At Lewis Center. The new model home will be finished and open mid April 2012. Our current model home in Lakeshore is now open seven days a week and will remain open until the Meadows model is complete. Call Tish Young at 614 260-2740 or E mail Tish at Silvestrisales@gmail.com
The Meadows at Lewis Center will be the site of the 2012 BIA parade of homes. This will be the 60th year for the parade of homes. The announcement was made on Friday June 24th, 2011. Plaese read the announcment.
Joe and Carlo Silvestri would like to welcome Tish Young to the SILVESTRI sales team. Tish brings over twenty years experience with her in new home sales. Let Tish, Joe , Carlo, and the SILVESTRI team build your dream home.
Tish Young cell # 614 260 2740
Tish 's e mail Silvestrisales@gmail.com
THE MEADOWS AT LEWIS CENTER: Many new homes are now under construction in The Meadows at Lewis Center. The MEADOWS AT LEWIS CENTERl features large lots with tree lines, lots with lake views, and lots backing to open spaces. The Meadows at Lewis Center is located in Delaware County, Lewis Center, Orange Township. Take South Old State Rd. North to Lewis Center Rd. Take a left (West) onto Lewis Center Rd. Look for the signs about 1/4 mile on right. Olentangy Schools. Call TISH YOUNG at 614- 260 -2740 to reserve your lot. E mail Tish at Silvestrisales@gmail.com
The Meadows At Lewis Center is the site of the 2012 BIA PARADE OF HOMES.
Curbs and Streets are now COMPLETE!
Lot 7319 Lakeshore. Silvestri has started construction on the last remaining lot in LAKESHORE. This 5 level split home will be The Prentice model. Floor plan available at the Floor plan section of this web site. Priced to sell. Call Carlo or Joe Silvestri. $379,400.
May, 9th, 2011. New spec home started today on lot 1864 summerwood. $489,800.
June 5th. The Antonio is now under roof. This 5 level split model has been Joe and Carlo's best seller this year. Must see lot. Lots of trees and private back yard.
July 10th. This home is now through drywall. Next week the trin carpenter will start installing all the woodwork that SILVESTRI homes are know for. Come visit.
This home is now in contract. Please contact Joe or Carlo Silvestri to discuss building your dream home.
Joe and Carlo Silvestri will be starting construction of a new 5 level split spec home in Summerwood. Return to this news article weekly for a week by week progress report of the construction of this new home.
Week #1. Feb 28th through March 4th. What a GREAT week! Spring is almost here! This past week we dug the hole for the foundation. The footers were formed, inspected by Delaware County, and the footers were poured. Next, the wall crew formed the foundation walls and the solid concrete walls were poured. Next the Water proofing crew installed the exterior foundation water proofing with insulation board. The County inspected the foundation walls and water proofing system and again gave SILVESTRI a GREEN TAG. The exterior stone was applied around the exterior of the foundation.
Week #2. March 7th through March 11th. On Monday the excavation crew returned and backfilled the foundation and established the grade of the lot. The steel beams for the home were delivered and installed. The frame crew started to construct the frame of the home piece by piece. Also the underground gas and water lines were run to the home.
Week #3. March 14th through March 18th. The framing crew has come a long way in two weeks. On Monday they set the trusses and put the sheeting on the roof. The rest of the week the framing crew set the windows and exterior doors, built the fireplace chase and tub decks, built the designer beam ceiling in the great room, and many other custom features. The roofing crew also started to apply the felt paper and shingles to the roof. Also on the exterior of the home the water proofing crew sprayed on the water tight/rubber forming Tremco house wrap.
Week #4. March 21st through March 25th. The roofing crew finished installing the dimensional shingles early in the week. The exterior trim crew started to apply the exterior trim. The stucco crew applied the chicken wire base around the entire home. Inside the home the plumbing and HVAC contractors both began to lay out and install their mechanical systems.
Week #5. March 28th through April 1st. On the exterior of the home the exterior trim and stucco crews finished their work they started last week. The HVAC and plumbing contractors both finished the rough phase of their mechanical install. The electrical contractor as well as the prewire phone/cable/computer/speakers/ contractor both started and finished their rough mechanical installs.
Week #6. April 4th through April 8th. This past week has been a week of inspections. On Monday the rough in plumbing inspection was passed by the county. On Tuesday the Heating and cooling as well as the gas lines were inspected and passed by the county. The electrical inspector signed off on the rough electric and the electric service on Wednesday. On Thursday we sanded down and screwed down all the sub flooring in the home. This is something Joe and Carlo do in all of their homes.
Week #7. April 11th through April 15th. The structual inspection was passed early in the week. The insulation crew started their work on Tuesday by installing the Air Infiltration package that is standard in all SILVESTRI homes. they then installed all the wall insulation. The county inspector then inspected and passed the insulation work. On the exterior of the home the cultured stone crew applied all the cultured stone per plan on the front of the home. AEP installed the main electric line and connected the perm electric service.
Week #8. April 18th through April 22nd. This week the drywall boards and supplies were delivered to the home 1st thing Monday morning. The drywall hanging crew started to hang the drywall on Monday and finished hanging mid day Wednesday. The corner bead crew followed and applied all the rounded corner bead throughout the home. On Thursday the tape/mud crew applied the 1st coat on all the seams and corners. Friday the 2nd coat of drywall mud was applied. On the exterior of the home the 1st coat of stucco mud was applied to the home.
Week #9. April 25th through April 29th. This week the drywall finishing crew applied the 3rd and final coat to the walls and ceilings. The ceiling crew applied the ceiling texture on Wednesday. On Thursday the sanding crew hand sanded all the walls.
Week #10. May 2nd through May 6th. THIS HOUSE IS NOW SOMEONE"S HOME. This home is now in contract. This past week brought many changes to this home. A central vac system as well as speakers were added in many of the rooms for the new buyers. Also early in the week the painters applied the 1st coat of wall paint to the walls. The hardwood floor crew layed hardwood flooring on most of the 1st floor on Monday and Tuesday also. Wednesday the interior trim crew started custom hanging all the doors as well as installing the 3 piece crown moulding which is standard in many rooms in a SILVESTRI home. The Tile crew also started the art of applying the tile walls piece by piece in all the bath tub and shower areas in the 4 full baths in this home.
Week #11. May 9th through May 13th. We finally had a somewhat dry week this week. The dozer operator gave the lot another rough grade. The stucco crew applied the finish color coat to the home. On the interior the trim crew custom built the stair case as well as custom fitting each piece and cut of the faux panels in both the lower level and the dining rooms. The cabinets were installed and the tile man installed all the floor tiles in the bathrooms and the laundry room.
WEEK #12. May 16th through May 20th. The painting crew stayed busy all week working on all the woodwork throughout the home. They started by hand staining the wood handrails and steps. They also applied puddy to the nail holes and prepared all the wood before applying a prime coat to all the painted woodwork. The next step is to hand sand all the woodwork, and then again to apply another prime coat to the wood. The shutters were hand cut and are now with the painter who will prime and stain before the carpenters put together. The concrete driveway and walks were poured.
WEEK #13. May 23rd through May 27th. The interior painting crew continued filling nail holes, hand sanding and painting every piece of wood in this beautiful home. The stain grade railing and steps were also finished this past week. The walls had the final coat of wall paint applied. On the exterior the home was painted and the gutters and downspouts were applied.
WEEK #14. May 30th through June 3rd. This past week the electricians started to hang the lights and fans and devicing the electric switches and wall plates. The prewire specialist returned and deviced the central vac, speakers, phones and cable systems trhoughout the home. The custom paver patio was installed as well as the landscapeing.
WEEK #15. June 6th through June 10th. The hardwood floor crew returned to hand stain the hardwood floors throughout the main floor. They returned on two consecutive days to apply the 1st and 2nd coats of finish to the hardwood floors. On the exterior of the home we planted 16 additional pine trees.
WEEK #16. June 13th through June 17th.
WEEK #17. June 20th through June 24th. This past week was a very productive week. On the exterior of the home the yard was final graded and seeded. On the interior of the home the custom granite tops were installed in the kitchen and all the bathrooms. The tile man returned and installed the tile backsplashes in both the kitchen and the lower level bar area. The plumbers and electricians both returned and finished installing the sink faucets and vanity lights. The large mirror over the fireplace was installed. The carpet was installed on Thursday and Friday.
June 27th through July 1st. The interior painting crew as well as the SILVESTRI detail team spent the entire week detailing every inch of this spectacular home. The Final plumbing, electric, HVAC, gas test, final grade, and the final occupancy inspections were all passed by the county. This SILVESTRI home is now ready for the new owners to call home.
SILVESTRI has started a new spec home on lot 4917 Olentangy Falls, site of the 2011 BIA PARADE OF HOMES. The ANTONIO is a 5 level split home. Lot 4917 is an almost 1 acre lot with trees. Finished walk out basement. Call Joe or Carlo Silvestri to make this house your new home. Priced to sell. $478,400.
MAY 15thth 2011 UPDATE. This home is now in interior trim stage. Purchase this home and be in by JULY 1st! THIS HOME IS NOW SOLD! ! ! !
Joe And Carlo Silvestri have entered their model home in the 2011 BIA HOMEQUEST. The 2011 HOMEQUEST is on two weekends in APRIL this year. The hours are from 12 to 6 on Saturday April 9th and Sunday April 10th. The same hours will apply the following weekend also, Saturday April 16th and Sunday April 17th. Please come visit our model home located at 2447 ALUM CROSSING in the Lakeshore subdivision (Lewis Center.) Joe and Carlo Silvestri will be available both weekends to discuss building and designing your new home.
This home is about 3 weeks from being complete. The Valerie has over 3000 sq ft. of living space on the first and second floor plus approx 875 sq ft of living space in the lower level. 10 ft first floor ceilings, granite countertops, iron spindles, custom trim package and much more. This home has a walk out basement. 3875 sq feet of living space for $429,900. Home sets on a large lot backing to lake and open space.This home is located in Lakeshore subdivision. Olentangy Schools. Check out the photo's below of this beautiful home. Click here to view the floorplan.
Summerwood offers 1+ acre lots. Summerwood is located in the Olentangy school district. Summerwood is minutes away from boating, bike and walking trails, camping, and many more outdoor activities. Summerwood is also within ten minutes of I-71, Polaris, Westerville, Genoa Township, Sunbury, Village of Galena and Lewis Center. Take a drive and see the beautiful summerwood subdivision. Silvestri has only 2 lots remaining.
Joe and Carlo SILVESTRI want to thank all the SILVESTRI home buyers that have trusted SILVESTRI for their home purchase. Starting all the way back too 1960 when home buyers starting trusting their hard earned dollar in SILVESTRI homes built by our father CAMILLO SILVESTRI. Then, in 1987 , Joe and Carlo Silvestri continued the home building legacy started by Camillo. We sold 3 homes this past weekend, look for future updates coming soon on the new home starts coming in both SUMMERWOOD and OLENTANGY FALLS! THANKS AGAIN TOO THE OVER 2000 buyers of our homes over the last 50 years.
Joe and Carlo Silvestri
Silvestri will be starting a newly designed 5 level split home in Summerwood. This home will feature a master suite that is on own private level. The walk in closet is large enough to park a full size SUV. The master spa bath will feature a custom shower with tiled walls, a jetted tub, and her/his sinks. The highest level will feature 3 large bedrooms, walk in closets, and 2 full baths. The finished basement has a full bath and over 600 feet of living space. The finished mid lower level features a kitchen/bar area, 1/2 bath, and a must see entertaining room. The main level features a gourmet kitchen with island and plenty of cabinet space plus a walk in pantry. The kitchen eating area looks out to the one acre plus lot. The two story great room boasts a custom built wrought iron/wood staircase, the custom built mantle with mirror and faux panels is beautiful. The dining room is off of the roomy entry. The 1st floor laundry is off of the oversized 3 car side loading garage.
SILVESTRI HOMES are always loaded with top quality features: Granite kitchen and bath tops, tile flooring in all baths and laundry room, custom tiled walls in all tubs and showers, hardwood flooring in entry, kitchen, dinette, and dining rooms. Upgraded carpet throughout home. Soild 2 paneled doors, faux panels in dining room and lower level, crown moulding in many rooms and MUST SEE DESIGNER Ceiling in great room. Custom cabinets throughout home including wall cabinets in the laundry room. The exterior boasts cultured stone and stucco front, 12 X 14 paver patio, up graded landscape package that includes full sod coverage irrigation.
THIS HOME IS NOW UNDER ROOF.
(2-5-2011) This home is now IN CONTRACT. Look for news on a new SILVESTRI spec home coming soon in SUMMERWOOD.
Silvestri has started construction of a 5 level split home on a spectacular wooded lot in Olentangy Falls. Olentangy Falls is the site of the 2011 BIA parade of homes. Silvestri has many spectacular lots available in Olentangy Falls. (2-5-2011) This home now in contract. Look for future spec home to be started soon in OLENTANGY FALLS.
Silvestri has also started a custom Two story design in Little Bear. Silvestri has available many fine lots in Little Bear. This home is now sold. Look for info coming soon on a future spec home to be started in Little Bear.
Silvestri has also started a custom designed two story home in Harvest Wind. Silvestri has 5 lots available in Harvest Wind. This home also now sold. Look for future spec home to be started soon in Harvest Wind.
Look for new New home starts also in Lakeshore, Summerwood, and Reserve At Hoover.
Call Carlo at 614 206 0998 or Joe at 614 206 0997. We look forward to building your dream home.
WOW! Hard to believe that there is only One available remaining lot in Lakeshore. Joe and Carlo Silvestri would like to thank all the families that have made LAKESHORE their home. Our next community The Meadows At Lewis Center is just down the street from Lakeshore. Visit our model or download a plat of The Meadows At Lewis Center from this web site. Call Joe or Carlo to build your dream home.
Silvestri Custom homes has starting two new spec homes in LAKESHORE. Home start #1 is The Marcello 5 level split on lot 7308. Home start #2 is the Valerie on lot 7320. Both homes will feature finished basements with full baths. 9 foot tall poured wall foundations. Granite kitchen and bath tops. Custom on site finished hardwood flooring in entry, kitchen, kitchen eating, and dining rooms. Tile flooring in all baths. Custom tile shower and tub walls. Whirlpool tub. 2 panel solid doors. Wood shelfing. Silvestri upgraded wood package. Custom design cabinets including laundry room wall cabinets. Oil rubbed bronze lighting and hardware package. Full sod. Irrigation. Upgraded landscape package. 12 X 14 paver patio. View our standard Lakeshore features list in the about us section of this web site. Contact Joe or Carlo on their cell Phones. Carlo 614 206 0998. Joe 614 206 0997. BOTH HOMES WILL BE FINISHED AND~READY FOR YOUR FAMILY TO CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS.
Joe and Carlo Silvestri will be updating our DESIGN CENTER section of our web site! We will be adding over 20 new floor plans. Look for these great new plans to be on our web site the week of December 13th, 2010.
Silvestri has just started a 5 level split in SUMMERWOOD. Summerwood offers 1 acre home sites, Olentangy schools, AlumCreek beach and boating , Within 10 minute drive of Cities of Westerville, Sunbury, Galena, and Lewis Center.
The home boast a Florida room off of the oversized Kitchen and dinette areas. Two story great room, Dining room with bay window, Den, and mud room off of the 3 car side loading garage. The master suite and spa is a must see. 10 X 30 walk in closet area, custom oversized shower with bench, whirlpool tub, and his/her vanity areas. The 3 large bedrooms with private baths and laundry room are located on the top level. The lower finished level has a full bar/kitchen area, 1/2 bath and 20 X 20 recreation room. The fully excavated 9 foot high poured walls leaves plenty of room for future expansion and storage. Call Carlo or Joe today. THIS HOME IS SOLD.
THE RESERVE AT HOOVER. This new 1st floor master plan is an exciting new floor plan. The great room has 12 foot ceilings and is open to the large kitchen and kitchen dinnette. The Florida room and screen porch are just two of the ways this home take advantage of the views of this spectacular one acre plus home site. The 1st floor den offers custom built bookcases and waynescoating walls. The master retreat/sitting area boasts designer tray ceiling. The master spa has a custom tile shower, soaking tub, and his/her vanaties. The 2nd floor has two additional bedrooms and full bath. The finished basement has a workout room, entertainment room and full bath. If you have not been to The Reserve at Hoover please come and visit. THIS HOME IS SOLD.
Carlo and Joe Silvestri will have this 5 level split home ready for your family just in time for CHRISTMAS. Contact us to view home and make your final selections. Compare our PRICE, QUALITY, FEATURES, and PERSONAL SERVICE and see why our homes are selling before they are finished.
Go to the ABOUT US SECTION of our web site and check out our LAKESHORE STANDARD FEATRURES LIST.
This 5 Level split home is now sold. Joe and Carlo will be starting a 5 Level split home with finished basement in Summerwood subdivision off of Africa Rd., just seconds away from Alum Creek State Park.
CHECK OUT THE VIEW! This new SILVESTRI Prentice Deluxe will have a finished walk out basement. Home is located in Lakeshore subdivision in Orange township, Delaware county, Olentangy Schools. Only 4 lots remain in this 41 lot subdivision. Call Carlo. 614 206 0998.
3-8-10. SILVESTRI will be starting construction on a new spec home next week in LAKESHORE subdivision. Floor plan and elevation now available. Silvestri will also be finishing approx 700 square feet in the basement with full bath.
3-15-10 Today the excavator finished digging the full basement. Tommorrow, (3-16-10) the footer crew will form and pour the concrete footers. On Wednesday, (3-17-10) the poured wall concrete foundation will be formed and poured. Thursday/Friday, (18th & 19th) The foundation forms will be removed and the waterproofing of the exterior walls will be applied. We will now be ready for the foundation inspection by the building department.
3-22-10 through 3-26-10. Monday morning and Carlo or Joe will do their own quality control check of the foundation, footers, and foudation waterproofing. Foundation qulity check is passed! The site is now ready to backfill the foundation. The underground gas and water lines will be installed. The structual steel, window and doors, and roof truss order will also be placed this week. Wheather permitting, the framers may be able to start the house late in the week.
3-29-10 through April 2nd. Framing crew will be hard at work putting all of the top grade lumber together piece by piece to construct this home.
4-5 through 4-9. Last weeks wheater was awesome. Sun, sun, and more sun. All the exterior walls were built last week and the framing crew will be installing the roof trusses and roof sheeting this week. The roofer will felt paper the sheeting and then apply the dimensional shingles. The weather tight TREMCO BARRIER will be sprayed on the exterior of house. The windows and exterior doors will then be installed.
4-12 through 4-16. Another great week of wheater. The dimensional shingles were installed which starts the process of showing what this homes true colors will be. The plumbing and HVAC craftmen also started last week installing all of the crucial interior pieces that set within the walls of this home.
4-19 through 4-23. The Electrical contractors began to prewire the home and worked together as a team with the HVAC and plumbing contractors as they finished their work. The fireplace was also installed. On the exterior of the home the Cultured stone was applied and the stucco crew applied the base chicken wire which is the 1st step of the labor intense stucco procedure.
4-26 through 4-30. This past week was inspection week for all the rough mechanicals in the home. Joe and Carlo personally inspect the HVAC, the plumbing, the gas lines, the fireplace, the electrical, phone/cable prewire, the framing, and the insulation. After walking the home with all the mechanical trades, Joe and Carlo schedule inspections with the Delaware County Building Dept. All inspections pass and we are ready for drywall.
5-3 through 5-7. This week the drywall tradesmen will begin the art of hanging the drywall. Once this is complete the metal corner bead is applied and the tapeing and finishing process of the drywall will follow. On the exterior of the home the Stucco crew will apply the 1st coat of stucco which is called the brown coat. The exterior painters will also apply the color coat of stain on the pre primed exterior wood.
5-10 through 5-14. This week the drywall finishers will skillfully apply the final finish coat to the drywall. The ceiling crew then follows and apply the knockdown finish to all the ceilings. On the exterior of the home the concrete crew starts to prepare to pour the driveway and walkways.
5-17 through 5-21. This week the hardwood and interior trim trades both begin their work on the interior of this home. On the exterior the concrete drive and walkways are poured.
5-24 through 5-28. The interior trim crew continues to apply the wood mouldings that distinguish a Silvestri home from their competitiors. Oversized casings, crown, base mouldings, faux panels, solid 2 panel doors and wood shelfs are all standard features. On the exterior of the home the final stucco color is applied.
5-31 through 6-4. The interior trim crew is on the home stretch. The custom cabinets were delivered and the installation process is under way. On the exterior the gutters, downspouts, and drain tiles have all been installed.
6-7 through 6-11. The interior trim crew has finished installing the cabinets and custom crafting the wrought iron staircase overlooking the great room. The painting crew has started their art of preparing the wood work throughout the home to be stained and painted. The tile crew is busy crafting the tile walls and tub surrounds in all 4 full baths in the home. On the exterior of the home the landscaping is installed and the lawn irrigation system has also been installed.
6-14 through 6-18. The painters have finished the woodwork. Their next step is to tape off the woodwork and paint the walls. On the exterior of the home the sod crew used the rock hound for final grade and layed almost an 1/2 acre of sod. This is where the STANDARD IRRIGATION SYSTEM is nice. Enjoy a cold drink on the STANDARD PAVER PATIO instead of moving hose around all weekend.
6-21 through 6-25. This past week many of the finishing details and products started to get installed. The painters finished two coating the walls. The granite kitchen tops and tile backsplash were installed. The electricians began to install all the light fixtures and wall switches. The plumbers began to set all the faucets, toilets and water tanks. The heating contractor set the AC unit and return air grids. On the exterior the irriagation system continues to water the new sod every day.
6-28 through 7-2. The electricians, plumbers and Hvac trades have all finished their crafts. Carlo inspected the installs and now contacts Delaware county. The inspectors will visit the home and check all of the finishing operations of the mechanical systems. The hardwood floor received two of the 3 coats of finish. The entire home has been vacumed with the power I shop vac in preparation of carpet. On the exterior the irriagation system continues to water the sod through the July heat.
7-5-through 7-9. The Marcello is now in contract. Hardwood flooring has been added to one room and faucet changes are being made per the customers request. Carpet selections have been made by the soon to be owners. The new carpet order should be available for install late next week. This past week has been spent by the Silvestri detail crew checking off the 300+ Quality check list created by Carlo and Joe.
7-12 through 7-16. The carpet arrived and has been installed. Interior door hardware, mirrors, and shower doors also have been installed. Final hvac, electric, plumbing, gas pressure test, and DESC inspection have also been signed off by Delaware county.
7-19 through 7-23. Last full working week before The Silvestri Marcello is proudly presented to the excited buyers from California. Appliances have been installed and Final Occupancy has been issued from The County.
7-26 through 7-3-2010. The Silvestri Quality check list has been completed. The buyers and Carlo Silvestri have walked the home. Closing has been completed. Another proud owner of a SILVESTRI home.
Custom Designed Ranch! Did you know Silvestri is a True Custom Builder? We can modify our stock plans or help your family design their own plan. Use one of our lots or we can help locate the perfect lot for you. Joe and Carlo Silvestri offer true personal service. Starting with the 1st meeting, finding the right design and specs, signing of contract, building of home with quality control checkpoints, to the service of your new dream home. Joe and Carlo Silvestri will be involved from the start.
Pittsburg Model in Lake Shore, Lewis Center! Starting in the $350's, this home is a Must See!. Olentangy Schools.
The 'Nili' in Lake Shore! 2 Story Great Room, 2 Story Open Entry, Master Suite w/Sitting Room and Fireplace. 3.5 Baths, 3 Car Garage, Walkout Basement, Tile Flooring in all baths, Hardwood Flooring on 1st Floor. Olentangy Schools. Approx. 3250 sq. ft. and much more. Starting in the $390's.