Robert and Donna Oschner
Plain, WI, Remodel Project/Alternative Heating - Coil Boiler

Robert and Donna Oschner have been chosen as our September 2008 Client of the Month. We first met them late last year when they first contacted us for their remodel project- a complete exterior remodel and some interior work. After contacting several contractors, they chose Frey Construction for their project because of the quality work that the saw in other homes we've done.

The Oschner home has been in their family since the 18th Century, so they were very concerned with the final look of their home. With the help of our design software, we were able to show them exactly what their home would look like upon completion... prior to even starting! With the click of a button, we were able to change their roof, siding, and overall exterior of their home.

To begin the Oschner's project, we removed their existing roof and installed our new Decra shingles - a granulated galvanized steel roof system with a 50 year warranty. We also opened up the soffits to improve air flow. New insulated was also added into the attic space while we had the roof tore off. Once the roof was completed, we removed the existing siding and installed our CraneBoard siding - an insulated vinyl siding with a lifetime warranty. Our crews also installed new Gorell windows - which have been named the Energy Star Partner of the Year for the past 4 consecutive years, and they are also backed with a lifetime warranty!

To complete the exterior work, we then added our Absolute Gutter System - the Ultimate Water Dispersing System. Scott developed this gutter system, which is designed specifically for our Wisconsin weather.

After we were completed with the exterior of the Oschner's home, they couldn't resist the temptation to have us fix up a few things on the interior of the home. With their help, we opened up the parlor with a huge sliding door, added a closet and also replastered two rooms. Then, we installed some black walnut flooring that Robert hand planed down - it looks amazing!

From all the product choices the Oschner's went with, it was no secret that energy efficiecy was a concern. So, to complete the project, we installed a coal boiler to heat their house and shed. With the use of a coal boiler, Robert and Donna should save half the amount of money that they would normally be spending to heat their home. After installing a coal boiler in the Oschner home, Scott also installed one in his house. With fuel prices as high as they are, coal boilers are the future in heating! Frey Construction is now a dealer for Alternate Heating Systems - Coal Boilers. Now, with the help of Fuchs Trucking, we ship coal from the East Coast. Just imagine - heating your house for half the price as LP and without the hassle of chopping wood.