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July 2007

Column

Coast Guard
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

A South Carolina Island Custom Home Built to Weather Any Storm
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...
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Custom Builder Options for Coastal Design and Materials

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...

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Custom Home Building Materials and Methods for Coastal Areas

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...

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In My Own Words: Venture Homes
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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Keeping Peace in the Custom Homebuilding Family Business

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...

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Perfect Roof Pitch
Here are six roofing design ideas you can use for inspiration.
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News

Appliance Products: July 2007 Custom Builder Magazine
From the July 2007 issue of Custom Builder magazine, here are appliance products from Miele, Fagor, Danver and KitchenAid.
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Home Entertainment Now with W.H.E.N.

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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New Products Featured in July 2007 Custom Builder Magazine
A look at some of the new products on the market from Dignite, Gorell and American Standard.
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Structural Products: July 2007 Custom Builder Magazine
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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