Why Should I Seal My Crawl Space?
In certain climates, a sealed crawl space is recommended for many reasons. If you live in an area that gets a lot of rain or near a water source, you have water evaporating from the dirt under your...
View ArticleHearthstone of Boone Timber Frame Subcontract Services
Hearthstone NC provides full Timber Frame and SIP Home subcontract services. We work with home owners, builders and architects to create the Timber Frame or SIP home package ideal for each client. Our...
View ArticleA Mountain Peace
"A Mountain Peace" By Julie L. Semrau, Reprinted from Yippy Yi Yea Magazine, Fall 1994 A winding private road climbs up the side of a mountain overlooking scenic vistas of Wheeler and Taos mountains...
View ArticleMountain Living: A Place for Modern-Day Pioneers
Reprinted from: Focus: A Newcomer's Guide to the High Country, A Publication of the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce, 2013 edition. Between a generous number of companies and local architects, there is...
View ArticleConstruction Consultation Services Outline
MOUNTAIN CONSTRUCTION CONSULTATION SERVICES Why use a Pre-Construction Management Consultant? A consultant will represent the client's interest above all else in reviewing all of the preconstruction...
View ArticleHearthstone Timber Frame Homes
Hand hewn pickled timber frame Timber framing is just the kind of traditional craft that we at Hearthstone specialize in. Meticulously practiced for centuries as the preferred method of building...
View ArticleOak Ridge National Laboratories Study on SIP Panels
SIP panel A study implemented by the US Dept. of Energy’s – Oak Ridge National Laboratory, has demonstrated that a 4-inch SIP panels outperforms 2″x4″ stick and batt construction. Not only that, it...
View ArticleAging In Place-Designing Your Home for Your Future
Aging in Place Staying in your own home as you age can be cheaper and more pleasant than moving to a retirement facility. We have designed and remodeled many homes with that in mind. With some simple,...
View ArticleBuilding Grid-Tied with Off-Grid Capability
We are Builders and Planners! Check out our website Photo Gallery to see the diversity of our work! Also check out our YouTube Channel and other links we have on our website! In recent years we have...
View ArticleMountain Construction: combining artistic craftsmanship and natural products...
By Jeff Eason, Reprinted from “Made in the High Country” Sept. 28, 2016 Since 1985, Mountain Construction has created buildings and homes that look like they are part of the Appalachian Mountain...
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