| Coastal Design |
The hurricane seasons of 2004 and 2005 forced home builders to re-examine the techniques and products they use to construct homes in coastal areas — particularly foundations, walls, moisture barriers, windows and roofing. Some builders are utilizing newer technologies, such as precast concrete wall systems, for increased strength, durability and mold prevention.
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| Products |
From the July 2007 edition of Custom Builder magazine, here is a look at structural products from Endura, Weyerhaeusser and Kama, among others.
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| Coastal Design |
Too often homebuilder and architects focus on the view when building a coastal home. But great home designs allow the breezes, the sounds and the smells of the ocean and have design techniques and materials equally strong. Here’s the latest wisdom about waterfront design.
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| Products |
A look at some of the new products on the market from Dignite, Gorell and American Standard.
From the July 2007 issue of Custom Builder magazine, here are appliance products from Miele, Fagor, Danver and KitchenAid.
The Whole-House Entertainment Network from Audioaccess is an integrated solution for the custom builder installing a high-end system in the home.
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Here are six roofing design ideas you can use for inspiration.
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| Design |
This rock-solid custom home defies the volatile climate of coastal South Carolina while exceeding the expectations of both the homeowners and long-time residents of Sullivan’s Island. The coastal home, reminiscent of the cottage style, has a friendly exterior in scale with its surroundings.
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Thankfully, through a combination of scientific research, hands-on experience and the harsh lessons of Katrina and her ilk, the industry is learning to do a better job of building in such places. Smart design is a big component.
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| Feature |
How do you treat family members with whom you’re in business? With fidelity, honesty, and fairness. Custom builders share what has kept them successful and sane while juggling the intricacies of family business operations to help them be both successful and profitable.
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| Builder's Own |
Linda Bridges of Atlanta-based Venture Homes tells readers about the products that Venture Homes likes to use in their housing developments.
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