residence, highway 101, ca

RESIDENCE, HIGHWAY 101, CA
TILT-TURN WINDOW AND HINGED DOOR DESIGNS
PROJECT PROFILE
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Surfer's Dream Home Lets in View, Shuts Out Gnarly Elements
A contemporary masterpiece, this sufer's dream house along Old
Highway 101 near San Diego was conceived and handcrafted
by general contractor and dedicated surfer Mr. Ted Viola. In his
opinion, REHAU was the only supplier in North America that could
provide the premium-quality profiles necessary to manufacture
windows and doors with the unique dimensions and curvatures he
envisioned. REHAU’s versatile polymer extrusions allowed the local
fabricator, Vinyl Window Corporation, to bring his dream house to
fruition.
The 5,750 ft2 (534 m2) house has more than 50 REHAU window
and door designs, some with glass custom-etched with sea life
scenes by local artist Jay Hoyt Curtis. The house entrance greets
visitors with imposing 10 ft vinyl doors. Radius windows large
enough to frame Titian paintings span the entire beach façade of
the house, offering spectacular 180° views of the coast.
No stranger to living on the beach, nor to building beach homes
for others, Viola understood the need to plan against the corrosive
effects of salt and sand spray. "Vinyl windows were a no-brainer.
I considered nothing else," said Viola. "Using wood is just crazy
because of all the maintenance, and with beach conditions, aluminum literally turns to powder inside of a year."
Project: Private Residence, Highway 101, San Diego, CA
Construction: Single-family residence, constructed in 2002
Scope of Project: More than 50 windows and doors
Encountering difficulty in translating his dream to reality, at last,
Rod Menard, owner of Vinyl Window Corporation, found that
REHAU could provide the custom extrusions necessary to
complete this unique project.
Viola wanted a window design that would provide more than just
a view. "People always install giant windows in beach houses,"
said Viola, "then realize they can’t open them to enjoy breezes.
I wanted something where I could cool down the house but still
have my view." REHAU’s answer was small awning windows under
large picture windows, which, when ventilation is desired, capture
refreshing breezes. "When the venting sashes are shut, however,
the house is impenetrable. After I close up," says Viola "I can take
a hose and spray down the entire house. Nothing leaks inside.
Even the 10 ft doors have a ten-point locking mechanism. When
the key is turned, the doors seal shut all the way around. You
can hear the air suck out of the seams," Viola said. "It’s great for
security too. You could never get that with a wooden door."
Architect: Scott Grunst
Fabricator: Vinyl Window Corporation
REHAU Systems Used: System 4500 windows and doors
In the end, Viola decided his masterpiece was too immodest, even
flashy, for his tastes, so he sold it. But he is confident the house’s
new owners will enjoy the view, the quiet, the ease of maintenance, and the security of his investment in REHAU window and
door designs.
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