Grandfather Mountain Lodge: Nature You Can Live In

For more information about MOUNTAIN CONSTRUCTION or for a free initial office consultation, CONTACT US at 828-963-8090By Emily WhiteReprinted from High Country Home Magazine and Resource Guide, Fall 2011″It’s impossible,” is what Jim and Jo Anne Griffin heard from almost everyone when they expressed their vision for a very unique, mountain lodge. Jim, a builder […]

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Blowing Rock, NC Builders

MOUNTAIN CONSTRUCTION 1345 Poplar Grove Road South, Boone, NC (828) 963-8090THE PREMIER BLOWING ROCK BUILDER AND REMODELER (A Face Lift For Your Mountain Home)Mark Kirkpatrick and Mountain Construction-known for Creativity, Honesty andExperience Building Art You Can Live In for over 25 yearsTHERE IS NO BETTER TIME TO REMODEL YOUR EXISTING HOME ORBUILD A NEW ONE […]

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Turning Over a New Leaf: The Greening of Remodeling

Mountain Construction Enterprises is a full service custom builder specializing in green building.In many ways, there couldn’t be a better time for green remodeling. Lower housing values are causing more people to stay in place; rising energy prices have caused homeowners to take a closer look at operating costs and ways to reduce the financial […]

Pioneer Mountain Lodge

Mountain Construction proudly shares with us this beautiful mountain home that combines contemporary and rustic features with one of the best views in the High Country. For more information or a free building consultation please contact us.When Mark and Susan were ready to move to the North Carolina Mountains, they didn’t want a simple log […]

NAHB Model Green Home Building Guidelines Checklist

For more information on building or a free consultation CONTACT USNAHB Model Green Home Building Guidelines ChecklistThe NAHB National Green Building Program helps any builder, anywhere build a green home. When you attend the NAHB National Green Building Conference, work toward your Certified Green Professional™ educational designation or plan the green features in your next […]

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Proper Plumbing: Everything you ever wanted to know about sustainable plumbing strategies

For information on green building or a free consultation contact Mountain Construction By Stacy HuntReprinted from Green Builder Magazine, October 2010,Before I begin, I have a confession to make. I’m an energy bigot.Most of my work is in the energy and environmental construction industry, dealing with engineers, analysts, researchers and policy makers. In my world, […]

National Association of Home Builders Certified Green Professionals: Leading the Transformation of the Market

For more information on GREEN BUILDING or a free consultation CONTACT USReprinted from NAHB Brochure 12/09(NOTE: Four members of Mountain Construction’s staff have completed the Certified Green Professional (CGP) training course.)NAHB is helping its members and the building industry move the practice of green building into the mainstream with the NAHB National Green Building Program.NAHB National […]

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EPA’s Green Power Partnership

For more information on GREEN BUILDING or a free consultation CONTACT USReprinted from Newsweek, October 25, 2010, Special Advertising SectionFor many companies, electricity usage is the primary source of their greenhouse gas emissions. To dramatically reduce these emissions and fight climate change, a growing number of organizations are switching to green power, which is generated […]

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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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 […]