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4 Directions for a Green Home Build
With the price of home heating fuels going up on a weekly basis Canadians are more concerned about green home building than ever and this is beginning to show in the industry. Insulated concrete forms, spray foam insulation and structural insulated panels, innovations that have been around for years, are suddenly in demand as the heating crisis demands more from home builders. |
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Maintaining Continuity with a Room Addition
A room addition is, in reality, building a small home beside your old home and then joining the two together. Some rooms are divided by a wall with portals for entry but in other designs load-bearing walls have to either be taken out or moved to make allowances for the redistribution of space. In these remodeling projects ceilings, walls and floors have to match up. |
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Room Additions From Existing Space
Room additions do not have to be long and expensive renovations that go on for months. By considering other areas of expansion like closing in porches and decks more living space can be acquired with these readily-available structures. An attached or separate garage can also yield space by either converting the bays or by going up a story and expanding on the attic space. |
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Adding On - Home Additions
When space in a home becomes sparse due to an increase in the family buying a larger home may not be practical or affordable. Adding a room or rooms onto the existing home is a cheaper way to go but there is a lot of work and mess along with the savings. The options include building a second story and constructing an addition out of the side of the home. |
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Home Addition-The Nuts and Bolts of Adding On
An addition to the home requires the services of many contractors and professionals other than the ones in the construction trades. If digging a foundation the gas, electrical and sewer lines have to be located by their respective utility companies and then plumbers, electricians and HVAC professionals will be needed to install the utilities in accordance with the requirements set out by the general contractor. |
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Log Homes
For many us, living in a log was a childhood dream. However, building a log home is far from an easy task and anyone considering taking up the challenge should look at taking log building courses and studying up on materials. Once finished, though, a log home provides a quiet, energy-efficient and traditionally-beautiful home that will be the envy of any neighborhood. |
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Home Building With Insulated Concrete Forms
With the price of energy soaring builders are turning to more energy-efficient building techniques like insulated concrete forms which not only save on energy bills but the homes are quieter, cozier and can withstand hurricanes, fires and tornadoes. Although more expensive to build this higher cost if offset and surpassed by lower energy bills, lower insurance premiums and a higher resale value in the marketplace. |
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New House Addition Strategies for Success – Part 1
Developing a new house addition plan doesn’t have to be complicated. This two-part article helps make the prospect feel less intimidating. Included are step by step strategies; from the wish list phase to deciding on a budget-friendly design plan. Plus other helpful tips, and guidelines for the environmentally conscious homeowner. |
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New House Addition Strategies for Success – Part 2
Filled with valuable tips, part 2 of new house addition strategies helps take the fear factor out of project planning. Equipping homeowners, even the environmentally conscious, with the insight required to make better informed room add on decisions. |
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Design Build General Contractors
Building or remodeling your dream home? Employ the services of a reputable design build general contractor to make sure your project is completed on-time, on-budget and without any problems. |
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Design-Build: The Construction System of Your Dreams
A design-build system will make the construction process much easier. You only have to deal with one company in the process. There are disadvantages and advantages to using the design-build system. It is vital that you use a contractor that is trustworthy. |
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Home
Additions; The Ins and Outs of Considerations and Costs
Regardless of what type home additions you might be planning,
there are certain crucial aspects you need to consider. This
informative article points out key considerations, and provides
helpful tips and ideas for making the most of your home addition
project. |
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The
New Cottage Home; Cottage Construction Basics
The long awaited time has finally come to take steps toward
the creation of your very own country cottage. But first take
the time to consider important points and aspects of cottage
building before lunging ahead. Read this article on new cottage
construction ideas and considerations for project success. And
the realization of the cottage of your dreams. |
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Foundations
- Your choices for material
If you are building a new home or cottage, or adding an addition
to an existing structure, discuss with your builder the different
types of foundation possibilities. There are three traditional
types to choose from. |
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