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Why Wind Power for North Carolina?

For more information on sustainable building contact Mountain ConstructionOne of the biggest issues in the world today is our reliance of non-renewable energy resources. The United States has made increasing efforts to denounce its dependency on foreign oil and create new sources of alternative energy. The largest contributor to global warming has been the burning […]

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Sustainable Wood Products: Reclaimed Lumber

For more information on building or a free consultation CONTACT USSustainable Wood Products: Reclaimed LumberOne eco-friendly option when searching for sustainable wood products is the use of reclaimed wood. Reclaimed lumber involves the use of wood products previously used in the construction of old structures that are commonly disposed of during the demolition phase. These […]

Sustainable Wood Products:

For more information on building or a free consultation by MOUNTAIN CONSTRUCTION please CONTACT USMost lumber products used in the construction of homes can travel thousands of miles before reaching the job site. Southeastern United States is home to some of the most beautiful species of lumber. White pine, oak, and cypress are just some […]

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REPS Law: A Citizens Guide

For more information on GREEN BUILDING or a free consultationplease call MOUNTAIN CONSTRUCTIONIn 2007, North Carolina took an important first step toward adopting policies that will allow the development of a sustainable energy economy, which has resulted in the creation of thousands of jobs and increased investment, opportunity and innovation in communities across our state.In […]

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Septic 101

SEPTIC PERMITTING BACKGROUND INFORMATION:Most cities, towns and single and multi family developments have water supply and sewer treatment plants. If you are in a community with a sewer treatment plant you may have a “tap on” fee for the disposal of the water and sewer waste from your home. If you are in a suburban […]

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A Luminous Future? Old landfill may harvest energy of the sun

For more information on GREEN BUILDING and remodeling or a free consultation CONTACT USCourtesy of the Mountain Timesby Scott Nicholson A bright future could soon be sitting over decades of buried trash. Watauga Solar LLC, a locally based company, is investigating the development of a solar-energy plant at the former landfill in Boone, which is owned […]