When it comes to selecting a heat pump for your home, understanding the difference between Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) and Heating Seasonal Performance Factor (HSPF) is crucial. These two metrics play a significant role in determining the efficiency and performance of your heating and cooling system. The Climate Factor In regions with warmer climates, […]
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Mountain Construction Featured in the Timberframe Plan Book
Readers and those wishing to view a home we designed that was published can get a copy of the Timberframe Plan Book by Michael Morris, and Dick Pirozzolo and skip to pages 74 thru 78 to view The Robbie House that we designed and built. You will see beautiful photographs of the home’s exterior and […]
Working with your Licensed General Contractor Building your dream home – IDEAS
Building Your Dream Home: Tips for Successful Collaboration with a General Contractor (Also See “Getting Started” on our website – and schedule and office visit) A custom build is the quickest route to a dream home for most people. However, that dream can turn into a nightmare quickly as issues with the general contractor arise. […]
How to Build a Log Timber Frame Sip Package Home
Despite modern innovations in architecture and building materials, homeowners are inexorably drawn back to the rustic charm of timber homes. There is something about the natural, cozy aspect of heavy timber siding that modern materials simply cannot match. To help customers achieve their dream timber home, providers such as Hearthstone Homes are able to maximize […]
Oak Ridge National Laboratories Study on SIP Panels
A study implemented by the US Dept. of Energy’s – Oak Ridge National Laboratory, has demonstrated that a 4-inch SIP panels outperforms 2″x4″ stick and batt construction. Not only that, it even outperforms 2″x6″ construction when comparing thermal performance. A SIP panels provides the structural components. There are no braces or studs to cause openings […]
Getting Started – Action Steps For Building Planning
A meeting at our office, if possible, to discuss your building plans and site. A Site Plan Agreement -A site plan is to a site what a blue print is to a home. It illustrates all site improvements! A Basic Foot Print Design or Plan by Owner – refined by us to include rough elevations […]
Construction Consultation Services Outline
MOUNTAIN CONSTRUCTION CONSULTATION SERVICESWhy use a Pre-Construction Management Consultant?A consultant will represent the client’s interest above all else in reviewing all of the preconstruction services, including site planning, design concept and goals, cost analysis, engineering and much more.Pre-Construction Management ensures that all project costs represent the client’s interests and goals while offering the best value. […]
Mountain Living: A Place for Modern-Day Pioneers
Reprinted from: Focus: A Newcomer’s Guide to the High Country, A Publication of the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce, 2013 edition. Between a generous number of companies and local architects, there is a wide variety of or businesses, everything is made with great respect to the environment. It is by honoring the area’s natural elements […]
A Mountain Peace
“A Mountain Peace” By Julie L. Semrau, Reprinted from Yippy Yi Yea Magazine, Fall 1994 A winding private road climbs up the side of a mountain overlooking scenic vistas of Wheeler and Taos mountains in the distance. Michael’s cabin, banked by sheltering pines on one side, glows with sunlight on the natural wood of its […]
Hearthstone of Boone Timber Frame Subcontract Services
Hearthstone NC provides full Timber Frame and SIP Home subcontract services. We work with home owners, builders and architects to create the Timber Frame or SIP home package ideal for each client. Our services include full working drawings and dry-in erection services, including crane rental, and unmatched quality. HearthStone has a full service design staff and provides full […]