Reprinted from Hearthstone, Inc.’s Construction and Maintenance Manual© 1999For more information on Hearthstone or Mountain Construction please CONTACT US We 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.This article outlines the processes involved in preparing your site for your […]
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 […]
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, […]
For more information on building or a free consultation CONTACT USPlan for Solar: Planning for solar before a project gets under way is the key to successfully harnessing the sun.By Tux Turkel Reprinted from Green Builder Magazine, October 2010 greenbuildermag.com After 30 years of living in a home that was hot in summer and cold […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
For more information on sustainable building contact Mountain ConstructionOne of the biggest issues in the world today is our reliance of non-renewable energy resources. The United States has made increasing efforts to denounce its dependency on foreign oil and create new sources of alternative energy. The largest contributor to global warming has been the burning […]
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 […]
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 […]
