Our 9/24/2011 Entry In BARKitecture (Scroll down for Pictures)
This is South River Contracting of Roanoke, Inc.’s
entry in the Roanoke Regional Home Builders' Association's BARKitecture competition to raise money for the Roanoke Valley
SPCA. We call it “HOKIE Doghouse” These
pictures show the doghouse under construction and some of the guys working on it.
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Our Virginia Tech dog house was
made from an old Trane heat pump that was still working after 20 + years, however, the customer wanted a more energy
efficient system. The compressor, coil, and other components were removed and recycled. The
inside is lined with sheet metal and has a layer of duct insulation between the sheet metal and the outside grill to give
your “Hokie Dog” a nice insulated home. The roof is the same "roof" that came on this model
heat pump; however, we have created a solid metal top under the "roof" to prevent any water from getting into “Hokie
Dog’s” house. The double roof will also keep the sun's rays from overheating the house and will allow
air to circulate through the roof. An awning (made to look like a gobbler beak) was placed in front of the door so
our canine friend can look out the door during inclement weather without getting his head wet. We have also
furnished a fluffy, eco friendly, comfortable bed. The exterior paint colors are Chicago Maroon and
Burnt Orange (Virginia Tech’s colors). This is a one of a kind doghouse. The top even
has a VA Tech football field and goal posts. Even if “Hokie Dog” doesn’t understand (or
appreciate) this house, we know the Tech fan will. Imagine the family pooch having such a nice place to live. Or perhaps you
might be living here if your spouse kicks you out for not emptying the trash! Go HOKIES! All proceeds will go to the SPCA.
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After finishing the "Doghouse"
Scott realized our "Hokie Dog" needed a place to eat. So, he constructed a doggie lunch bucket after the VA
Tech's football team famous lunch pail. Scott constructed the lunch bucket with scrap sheet metal in our sheet metal
shop. If you think that Scott did a super job constructing the lunch bucket, you should see the great work he does
on our customer's duct work!
| Primed Doghouse |
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| Primed Doghouse (old heat pump) |
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| Painting Doghouse Top |
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| Painting doghouse bottom |
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| Doghouse interior (without insulation) |
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| Building doghouse |
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| Loving the doghouse |
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| Working on doghouse top |
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| Starting on top |
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| Delicate work |
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| Top of Doghouse |
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| Overhead view of doghouse top |
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| Close to ready. Needs more lettering & clearcoat |
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| HOKIE Doghouse |
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| Hokie Dog House w/Lunch Box |
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| Top Right View Hokie Doghouse |
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| Lunch Box Front View |
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| Lunch Box Left View |
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| Lunch Box Open |
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Our 2010 Entry in BARKitecture
Scroll down to see pictures of our entry in the Roanoke Regional Home Builders'
Association's BARKitecture competition to raise money for the Roanoke Valley SPCA. The dog house was auctioned
in the silent auction during the Fall Home Show on September 26, 2010 at the Salem Civic Center.
Our dog house was made from a Trane heat pump that had the compressor,
coil, and other components removed. The inside is lined with sheet metal and has a layer of duct insulation between
the sheet metal and the outside grill to give the lucky dog a nice insulated home. The roof is the same "roof"
that comes on this model heat pump, however, we have created a solid metal top under the "roof" to prevent any water
from getting into Fido's house. The double roof will also keep the sun's rays from overheating the house and will
allow air to circulate through the roof. An awning was placed in front of the door so our canine friend can look
out the door during inclement weather without getting his head wet. Two solar lights are on either side of
the door for easy and safe late night entry and exit. Hungry? Fido does not have to go very far from
a warm bed to get a snack because a water bowl and dish are on the side of the heat pump, uh, dog
house. The water bowl and dish are height adjustable (or removable) so Fido can comfortably eat without straining
his neck. We have also furnished a fluffy, comfortable bed. The bed is eco-friendly because it is stuffed
with old shredded plastic bottles and is washable. The exterior finish is powder puff, electrostatic paint which
will maintain an attactive, durable finish for years. The colors are earth-tone to fit any backyard setting (in fact,
you just might want to show this off in your front yard!). The base is made of heavy duty plastic material that
is weather resistant and will not rot or rust.
If you think we put a lot
of effort into making Fido's house comfortable, you should experience the comfort we sell our customers. Lots of
dealers sell a heating and cooling system - however, we specialize in selling comfort. Just ask Fido (or better
yet, ask our customers). Wouldn't it be nice to have a new Trane heat pump making your home comfortable?
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| Dog House - Front View |
Scott (on right) was the main creator of this fine home.
Wouldn't this look great beside "Masters" heat pump?
William (quality control) inspects from a dog's viewpoint. Yes, he entered through the door!
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| Scott admiring finished product |
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| Scott showing proper procedure to install solar lighting |
Fabrication in our sheet metal shop
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| Putting on final touches |
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| Planning stage |
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| Inside "Dog House" |
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| Removed compressor and coil |
