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Custom Mountain Homes Details and Specifications

Builders hear it all of the time: What does it cost per sq.ft. to build? Though there are “rules of thumb” regarding cost per sq.ft. each builder who is asked this question probably has a different list of what is included in that “Cost Per Sq.Ft.” that a client prospect has in mind.TURN-KEY CONSTRUCTION COSTS PER […]

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Green Building Early Design Options

For more information about MOUNTAIN CONSTRUCTION and a free consultation CONTACT us.Green building practices include a variety of construction practices that are environmentally responsible and resource efficient. For optimum efficiency these practices have to extend throughout the buildings life cycle which consist of: 1. Site preparation 2. Design 3. Construction 4. Operation 5. Maintenance 6. […]

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Adirondack, Craftsman Style and Rustic hand crafted homes

For more information about MOUNTAIN CONSTRUCTION and a free consultation CONTACT us.Adirondack, Craftsman Style and Rustic hand crafted homes using the natural beauty of wood to create a unique home are sources of inspiration to us. There is a great tradition of building Natural Element homes in the Historic communities around Linville, Blowing Rock and […]

Aging In Place Designing

For more information on MOUNTAIN CONSTRUCTION please CONTACT US Aging in Place What “Aging in Place” refers to the continuation of living in a place where you have lived for years, regardless of age. This concept allows you continue to use products, services, and other conveniences, without relocating to a special needs community. When your […]

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Use Housewrap : Weather-resistant barriers protect buildings when installed correctly

By John D. Wagner Reprinted from Residential design + build magazine, July/August 2011Passing a residential construction job recently, I noticed the contractor was putting up siding before the housewrap was fully installed. As I watched, I realized he had no intention of installing the housewrap properly. He simply stapled it up, overlapped the seams 6 […]

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Plan Seeks to Lessen Water Runoff

For information on MOUNTAIN CONSTRUCTION please CONTACT US*Reprinted from Charlotte Observer; April 2, 2011; Local and State Section; pg. B4By Nicole E. Smith nsmith@heraldonline.comThe city of Rock Hill’s 2020 Comprehensive Plan includes encouraging residents, churches, schools, businesses and community groups to install rain gardens in their yards.That goal got a little more within reach during […]

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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 […]

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Log Home Construction and Maintenance, Part III: Delivery Day

For more information on Hearthstone or a free consultation CONTACT USReprinted from Hearthstone, Inc.’s Construction and Maintenance Manual © 1999Introduction: Knowing how to prepare for delivery and properly stack and store building materials is important. Certain materials and services must be secured before delivery day. If you have followed the requirements, you will be prepared […]