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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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Home Grown: Building Smart, Sourcing Local

*Information provided by Mountain Lumber Co.The “Great Recession” has brought dynamic change to our economy, our lifestyles, and our prospective on the future of business. We’ve read the books, followed the blogs, tweeted, friended, and examined our personal goals and ambitions. The consensus? Business will not be as usual, there is a growing shift in […]

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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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Design For Aging In Place

For more information on MOUNTAIN CONSTRUCTION please CONTACT US”‘Aging in place’ refers to living where you have lived for years, using products, services, and conveniences which allow you to remain at home as circumstances change. In other words, you continue to live in the home of your choice safely and independently as you get older,” (aginginplace.com).Here at […]

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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 […]

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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, […]

Log Home Construction and Maintenance Part I: Considerations Before Delivery

For more information on Hearthstone or a free consultation CONTACT USReprinted from Hearthstone, Inc.’s Construction and Maintenance Manual © 1999This article outlines the processes involved in the early stages of preparing for your Log or Timber Frame Home.1. Changes and Revisions We work hard for you in order that your new home will be exactly as […]

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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 […]

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CUSTOM HOMES BUILDING CHECKLIST

by Mark Kirkpatrick, President, Mountain Construction EnterprisesFor a free consultation about your building needs CONTACT USWe are custom home builders for North Carolina and Tennessee. We build homes in Boone, Blowing Rock, Linville, Banner Elk, Lake James,NC and Watauga Lake,TN. A good builder will help you keep track of your building project by using a job […]