 Why Wind Power for North Carolina? One of the biggest issues in the world today is our reliance of non-renewable energy resources. The United States have made increasingly efforts to denounce there dependency on foreign oil and create new sources of alternative energy. The largest contributor to global warming has been the burning of... click here for more |
 Sustainable Wood Products: Reclaimed Lumber Sustainable Wood Products:Reclaimed Lumber One eco-friendly option when searching for sustainable wood products is the use of reclaimed wood. Reclaimed lumber includes the use of wood products previously used in the construction of old structures that are commonly disposed of during the demolition phase. These products include salvaging... click here for more |
 Sustainable Wood Products: Custom Wood Slabs for Counter tops and Furniture/Use of Southeastern Sources for Framing and Other Wood Works Most 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 of the species indigenous to the area and... click here for more |
 REPS Law: A Citizens Guide In 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 a historic stroke of... click here for more |
 Septic 101
Septic systems can be one of the most overlooked systems for homeowners and potential clients when purchasing or building a new home. Depending on where you lived in the past, you may have always relied on local infrastructure to provide your waste services. But in many parts of the... click here for more |
 A Luminous Future? Old landfill may harvest energy of the sun Courtesy 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 by Watauga County and was closed and... click here for more |
 Sample Home Energy Audit Findings & Report Mountain Construction Enterprises of Boone, NC had this home energy audit performed in order to retrofit a home to higher energy efficiency standards. This is the first step in a green building remodeling job.Home Energy Audit Findings & ReportPrepared By: Nicholas Hurst, Travis McKenzie & Landon Williams, Appalachian State University... click here for more |
 Energy Star Quick Reference Guide Provided Courtesy ofProperly Installed INSULATION Quieter, more comfortable, and reduction in utility bills. Expensive to retrofit! Tight Construction Less air infiltration, less bugs, dust, mold and pollutants. Most homes have an opening in the building shell the size of a window open all year long!Sealed Ducts Quieter... click here for more |
 Mountain Building Costs By Mark H. Kirkpatrick, President, Mountain Construction Enterprises, Inc. and Project Manager for Hearthstone, Inc., The World’s Finest Log and Timber Frame Homes. Mountain Construction has been building custom homes in the Boone, Linville, Banner Elk and Blowing Rock area since 1982. In the course of design and estimating, or... click here for more |
 New Home Construction Scheduling
By Mark H. Kirkpatrick, President, Mountain Construction Enterprises, Inc.
CRITICAL PATH TO COMPLETION: Sequencing may vary depending on subcontractor availability, the general design of the house and specific features requested by the Homeowner.
1. Initial meeting and plan idea review - Design Services Options Review (Architect/Designer recommendation or in-house design service.
2. Site... click here for more |
 TIMBER FRAME HOME GREEN BUILDING
by Mark Kirkpatrick, president Mountain Construction Enterprises
We at Mountain Construction are North Carolina Timber Frame builders and International Timber Frame dealers of Hearthstone Homes. We specialize in NC Green Building and NC Green Home Improvements.. Green and sustainable building uses products that are renewable, provide long-term energy efficiency and... click here for more |
 Five Home Repairs You Shouldn't Ignore
By Mark Kirkpatrick, Mountain Construction Enterprises Many people feel they should wait until the last minute to do home repairs, because of the money it will take or their busy schedule. This is usually not a problem. However some problems, if left unchecked, can lead to a giant repair... click here for more |
 HEAVY TIMBER AND OTHER NATURAL ELEMENT DESIGN IDEAS
by Mark KirkpatrickAs North Carolina Timber Frame Builders we believe that Heavy Timbers such as Log Homes or Timber Accents on the interior and on the exterior of your home can add organic flavor to your living space. These flavors can enhance your personal connections to nature. Your home can... click here for more |
 GREEN HOME BUILDING by Mark Kirkpatrick
The environmental benefits of using Green Building as part of your Green Lifestyle can be incorporated into the design of your home through the use of Structural Insulated Panels or SIPs. SIPs provide up to twice the insulation value of conventionally framed walls insulated with fiberglass. They are... click here for more |
 LONG DISTANCE BUILDING IN 5 EASY STEPS by Mark Kirkpatrick, president, Mountain Construction Enterprises
Many people building second homes live a good distance from where there second home is being built. Please read further for a few tips on the process of building from far away. Ever dream of owning your own second home in the North... click here for more |
 GREEN BUILDING WITH STRUCTURAL INSULATED PANELS
by Mark Kirkpatrick, President of Mountain Construction Enterprises
Structural Insulated Panels, also known as SIPs are an important part of Green Building Technology. They are a composite building material consisting two layers of structural board with an insulating layer of foam in between.They are part of a high performance panelized building system... click here for more |
 A BUILDING CHECKLIST by Mark Kirkpatrick, President, Mountain Construction Enterprises
A good builder will help you keep track of your building project by using a job check list. Below is one sample of a job progress check list that will give you an idea of the process.
1. Go over plans,... click here for more |
 House Paints and Stains – A few Tips! by Mark Kirkpatrick, President, Mountain Construction
It's very important to know that cracked stain and peeling paint not only looks bad, it can lead to expensive siding repairs and even water damage if it's not treated. Using a top-rated coating can save you a lot of money in the long... click here for more |
 Renovations and Remodeling
Thorough renovations and remodeling you can make your current Primary, Vacation and Estate Home house into the Custom Home you and your family has always dreamed of. You can create a space for your family and guests to feel comfortable in. Whether it is adding a bathroom, redoing your kitchen, increasing... click here for more |
 Reasons to Choose Mountain Construction To Build Your Custom Home
As a home builder in North Carolina we at Mountain Construction know that Building a custom home enables you to have the home that best fulfills all of your personal needs and desires. Choosing the right NC custom home builders to build a custom home will allow you the freedom... click here for more |
