Country Paint & Hardware
2410 Foxon Road, Fairwood Plaza (Route 80), North Branford, CT 06471
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What We Did
Project Overview
Founded in 1977, Country Paint and Hardware has the feel of an old-fashioned general store in a great location for providing “true value” to its residential and commercial do-it-yourself customers. Plumbing, electrical and Benjamin Moore paint products lead a robust array of high quality outdoor and indoor selections supported by a helpful suite of services.
Retail Facilities
New Construction
Testimonial
What the client had to say about us
Testimonial
"We selected Munger to provide design/build services to retrofit our existing facility and add a new 2-story Varco Pruden building with red standing seam roof, cupola, exterior stonework, gray pillars and siding. We heard good things from Murphy Moving and Storage, a Munger building owner, and from our engineer, Criscuolo Engineering. We felt comfortable with Munger people. We selected Munger even though they were not the low bidder. We know that the quality, workmanship and support will be remembered long after the price is forgotten."
Earl Norwood
Owner, Country Paint & Hardware
Case Study
The Situation
Country Paint and Hardware, who shared space with a package store tenant, needed more retail, office and warehouse space to accommodate customer needs and to enhance the work environment for its employees. Owner, Earl Norwood decided to build a new facility on land he owns adjacent to the current site. A two-in-one solution would provide a win / win situation. His country store would benefit from additional space and his tenant would enjoy brand new and larger retail space.
Problem
The Challenges
1
Excavation plans called for a full size walk-out basement under the rear warehouse.
2
We were surprised to discover that years ago a building had been destroyed by fire in the exact spot where we planned to locate the basement.
3
In its place was left a 12-feet deep grave filled with organic material, bad soil and other useless fill, all of which provided poor sub-grade material. This caused significant delays in completing the first phase of the project.
Solution
The Resolutions
1
An additional 10 feet of excavation set the stage for structural fill. Because it was early spring and the base was below the water table, 24 hour per day pumping was required to dewater the site.
2
Large riprap stone, up to a foot in diameter, was placed atop a stabilization fabric prior to installing the foundation and footings. We readied the site so that the foundation would support everything from the warehouse through the retail store level.
3
12-foot deep footings and foundation were meshed with densely packed rebar in order to achieve package store finished floor elevation objectives and to support the drive-in garage and walkout basement whose tall walls would provide frost protection below the warehouse.
Outcome
the final product
The newly upgraded facility delivers multiple benefits that support both business growth and customer satisfaction. Economies of scale create incremental savings that can be passed on to customers, who now enjoy a wider product selection. Improved working conditions make it easier for staff to maneuver and track items efficiently, enhancing overall operations. Upgraded POS and paint computer systems further accommodate the demands of a growing business. The larger, more polished country-style environment reinforces the company’s identity as a valued hometown community member. Additionally, the package store tenant and its customers are delighted with the functionality and appearance of their new space.