Reduced costs, superior construction and a greater range of roof designs are just a few of the benefits of roof truss systems.Conventional roof rafters and ceiling joists are less often used in new home construction these days. In fact, nearly 80% of homes built today use pre-manufactured roof trusses instead of traditional rafters to support [...]
A screen porch is a versatile addition to any home, especially if you can remove the screens when not needed.
With a screen porch you are able to enjoy the beauty of nature without enduring outdoor discomforts … primarily flying, biting bugs!
If you already have a patio or a deck, converting that space into a screened [...]
Insulated or Insulating Concrete Forms (ICFs) give you all the benefits that have made concrete popular over the years.
Concrete forms offer the same wind and fire resistance, but also offer an additional built in layers of foam insulation.
Homes built with insulated concrete forms offer homeowners greater energy efficiency and less noise pollution from outside.
An insulated [...]
Any structure, whether a house, a garage, or workshop, is only as secure as the foundation on which it rests!
Building a foundation is not usually considered a do it yourself project, but it can be done with a little advice from your contractor or a friend who has experience.
But, if you plan ahead and study [...]
If you live along the coastline, especially the southeastern or southern coastline, your home should have hurricane shutters installed.
If you do live in a hurricane zone, you should definitely install hurricane shutters. Hurricane shutters protect your home from extreme damaging winds.
These winds throw debris against your house at speeds exceeding 90 miles per hour. In [...]
