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Event Schedule
Workshops
Researching your Historic (or not so Historic) House
When was my house built? Who wrote these mysterious letters that I found in my attic? Find out more about the history of your home and the people who lived there before you.

Architectural Styles of Roanoke
A comprehensive look at the many different architectural styles found in Roanoke. Discover your home’s style and learn what makes it unique!

Appropriate Modern Materials
When original building materials have reached the end of their functional life, many homeowners are faced with the daunting task of selecting replacement materials. Learn what new materials are available and how they can be appropriately incorporated into your old home.

Sustainable Renovation, What Is It?
Did you know that your old, already built home is actually the “Greenest” building? Learn what “sustainable renovation” is all about, and how to make you home more energy efficient using what you already have.

Working with a Architect and Contractor
When doing work on your home, a good architect and contractor can makes the difference between a nightmare project and a positive experience. Learn when a contractor is needed, how to find one, typical costs and how to be a good client.

Tax Incentives for Homeowners
Want something back for all the hard work, time, and money you’re planning to put into your home? Learn about state and federal tax credits, the City’s tax abatements process and more.

Permitting Process Made Easy
Avoid having a stop work order interrupt your project. Come learn when a building/zoning permit or certificate of appropriateness is required and how it is obtained.

Peek at the Architectural Pattern Book
Come take a sneak peak of the proposed Architectural Pattern book for the City of Roanoke and learn how it can be an asset to you and your projects. The Pattern Book will identify various architectural styles and neighborhood patterns found throughout the City, illustrate key components of each and provide technical information that can be applied practically to new construction and rehabilitation.

Panel Discussion
Have your questions about renovation and rehabilitation answered by a panel of experts. This discussion will answer questions previously posed by attendees during registration.


Demonstrations
Attention do-it-yourself renovators! Take advantage of these one hour-demonstration to learn from professionals how they tackle major renovationa challenge in vintage homes, including:
Windows
Mortar
Paint
Roofing
Plaster
Tours
Climb aboard the Commonwealth Coach and Trolly buses for a tour of historic homes during all phases of renovation.

Mountain View Mansion Tour
Miller's Hill Homes Tour
Old Southwest Driving Tour

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Workshop Contacts
Researching Your Historic, Or Not So Historic, House
Laura Wickstead, Librarian
Virginia Room, City of Roanoke
706 S. Jefferson St.
Roanoke, Virginia
540-853-2073
E-mail:
varoom@roanokeva.gov
Web site: www.roanokeva.gov/library

Architectural Styles of Roanoke
Anne S. Beckett, Architectural Historian
Roanoke, Virginia
540-354-STAR

Appropriate Modern Materials
Randy Likens
Ideal Building Supply, Inc.
2024 Winston Avenue
Roanoke, VA
540-343-7239
Web site: www.idealbuildingsupply.com

Sustainable Renovation
Gregg Lewis, Architect
SmithLewis Architecture
540-387-3600

Working with an Architect and Contractor
Peter Clapsaddle, Architect
RRMM Architects
28 West Church Ave.
Roanoke, Virginia
540-344-1212
Web site: www.rrmm.com

Matt Prescott, Contractor
Prescott Construction
538 Salem Ave. SW
Roanoke, Virginia
540-342-2164
Web site: www.prescottconstruction.com

Tax Incentives for Homeowners
Kelvin Bratton, Supervising Appraiser
Department of Real Estate Valuation, City of Roanoke
215 Church Avenue SW
Roanoke, Virginia
540-853-2771
Web site: www.roanokeva.gov

Steven Staker, Deputy Director
Department of Real Estate Valuation, City of Roanoke
215 Church Avenue SW
Roanoke, Virginia
540-853-2771
Web site: www.roanokeva.gov

Mike Pulice, Architectural Historian
Roanoke Regional Office of the Department of Historic Resources
540-857-7586
E-mail: Michael.Pulice@dhr.virginia.gov
Web site: www.dhr.virginia.gov/tax_credits/taxcredit.htm

Alison Blanton, Architectural Historian
Hill Studio P.C.
120 West Campbell Avenue, SW
Roanoke, Virginia
540-342-5263
Web site: www.hillstudio.com

Permitting Process Made Easy
Erica Taylor, Architectural Review Board Agent
Planning, Building and Development, City of Roanoke
215 Church Avenue SW
Roanoke, Virginia
540-853-1730
Web site: www.roanokeva.gov

Jeff Shawver, Building Commissioner
Planning, Building and Development, City of Roanoke
215 Church Avenue SW
Roanoke, Virginia
540-853-1730
Web site: www.roanokeva.gov

Peek at the Architectural Pattern Book
David Hill, Landscape Architect
Hill Studio P.C.
120 West Campbell Avenue, SW
Roanoke, Virginia
540-342-5263
Web site: www.hillstudio.com

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Demonstration Contacts
Mortar
Mark Clark, Contractor
Southwest Restoration
Roanoke, Virginia
540-330-3046
E-mail:
mclarksouthwest@gmail.com

Plaster
Mark Clark, Contractor
Southwest Restoration
Roanoke, Virginia
540-330-3046
E-mail: mclarksouthwest@gmail.com

Paint
Chris Simpkins and Mahala Fletcher
Sherwin Williams
3653 Williamson Road NW
Roanoke, Virginia
540-366-3467
Web site: www.sherwin.com

Roofing
Bob Lopez
Mountain Roofing
501 Shenandoah Avenue NW
Roanoke, Virginia
540-342-9901

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Vendors Contacts
Astonish Antique Restoration
6867 Sugar Rum Ridge Rd.
Roanoke, Virginia
540.400.7157
E-mail:
rpatch@astonishrestoration.com
Web site: www.astonishrestoration.com

Black Dog Salvage
902 13th Street SW
Roanoke, Virginia
540-343-6200
E-mail: info@blackdogsalvage.com
Web site: www.blackdogsalvage.com

Breakell Construction
2314 Patterson Ave.
Roanoke, Virginia
540-345-7309
E-mail: info@breakell-inc.com
Web site: www.breakellconstruction.com

Catawba Builders
Rt. 1 Box 572
Catawba, Virginia
540-864-7852

Gateway Mortgage
Sanda Meador
2762 Electric Road
Roanoke, Virginia
540-776-6999
E-mail: Sandra@gatewayloans.org

Gwyn Kinsey, Realtor
Long and Foster
540-774-5555
E-mail: gkkinsey@cox.net
Web site: www.longandfoster.com

Heritage Restorations
Randall Jamison
Riner, Virginia
540-763-2197
E-mail: jamisonr@swva.net

Homeplace Kitchen and Baths
P.O. 3009
Roanoke, Virginia
540-525-0332
E-mail: HomeplaceKitchens@cox.net
Web site: www.kitchenen-counters.net

ICI Paints
4915 Williamson Road
Roanoke, Virginia
540-537-4185
Web site: www.ici.com

Ideal Building Supply, Inc.
2024 Winston Avenue
Roanoke, VA
540-343-7239
Web site: www.idealbuildingsupply.com

Kitchen Tune-Up
Bill Fandel
1164 Dry Hill Road
Ferrum, Virginia
540-365-2990
E-mail: bfandel@kitchentuneup.com

Landmark Designs
4502 Starkey Road SW
Professional Park - Suite 1
Roanoke, Virginia
540-989-9585
E-mail: LandmarkDesigns1@aol.com
Web site: www.landmarkdesigns.biz

Lee-Tech Hardwood Floors
3317 Fleming Avenue NW
Roanoke, Virginia
540-588-6217

Mountain Roofing
501 Shenandoah Avenue NW
Roanoke, Virginia
540-342-9901

Old Southwest Inc.
Alexander/Gish House
641 Walnut Avenue, SW
Roanoke, Virginia
540-343-8794
E-mail: info@oldsouthwestinc.com
Web site: www.oldsouthwestinc.com

Park Place Realtors
445 Elm Avenue SW
Roanoke, Virginia
540-342-7070
E-mail: ValerieEagle@parkplacerealtors.com
Web site: www.parkplacerealtors.com

Perfect Touch Interiors
207 Bullitt Avenue SE
Roanoke, Virginia
540-989-7948

Prescott Construction
538 Salem Ave. SW
Roanoke, Virginia
540-342-2164
Web site: www.prescottconstruction.com

Radford Chimney Works
1318 W. Main Street
Radford, Virginia
540-639-6155
E-mail: help@radfordchimneyworks.com
Web site: www.radfordchimneyworks.com

City of Roanoke Department of Planning, Building and Development
215 Church Avenue SW
Roanoke, Virginia
540-853-1730
E-mail: planning@roanokeva.gov
Web site: www.roanokeva.gov

Roanoke Public Libraries
706 S. Jefferson St.
Roanoke, Virginia
540-853-2473
E-mail: Main.Library@roanokeva.gov
Web site: www.roanokeva.gov/library

Roanoke Valley Preservation Foundation
P.O. Box 1366
Roanoke, Virginia
E-mail: President@RoanokePreservation.org
Web site: www.roanokepreservation.org

Rockfab
3406 Orange Avenue NE
Roanoke, Virginia
540-343-ROCK
E-mail: info@rockfab.com
Web site: www.rockfab.com

The Rusted Rooster
Scottie Laughon
540-793-3982
E-mail: Scottie@therustedrooster.net
Web site: www.therustedrooster.net

Shaklee Products
Misty Gregg
Web site: www.shaklee.net/misty_gregg

Sherwin Williams
3653 Williamson Road NW
Roanoke, Virginia
540-366-3467
Web site: www.sherwin.com

Southwest Restoration
Mark Clark
Roanoke, Virginia
540-330-3046
E-mail: mclarksouthwest@gmail.com

Victoria Window and Restoration
Randall Jamison
Riner, Virginia
540-763-2197
E-mail: jamisonr@swva.net

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2007 Event Sponsors
Thank you to the generous sponsors of Renovate Roanoke: My City. My Neighborhood. My home. (2007)
The City of Roanoke, Breakell Construction, Roanoke Library Foundation, Virginia Department of Historic Resources, Roanoke Valley Preservation Foundation, WSLS 10, and City Magazine.

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Legal Notices
  November 19, 2008