Structures Unlimited

Add a Screened Porch

karen — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 23:17:52 +0000

In our area, enjoying the outdoors can be challenging. Being plagued with all types of insects can add frustration to your relaxing evening. Adding a screened porch to the exterior of your home can be a great idea and one that will offer you many years of enjoyment.

The first consideration in this type of addition is the tie in of the roof system. Some roofs allow easy incorporation while others may need to be altered in some way.

Matching a Lot to Your Plan

karen — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 23:10:58 +0000

Pick a Lot, Pick a Plan, start building….not exactly. When envisioning your dream home, you see your pefectly designed house on the lot, landscaped, in the perfect setting. But to get to that point, you must plan. Either starting with the land, and design the home for the lay, or start with your plan, and find the lot that suits its design.

On the simple side, if you want a walk-out basement at the rear of the home, then you must locate a lot with some slope, front to rear. If you want a level yard, then you may want a design that has height or is sprawling. If your plan has multiple levels, then you may want to find a lot that can accomodate that design from left to right or vice versa. Many things to take into consideration.

When designing you home, or picking a lot, consult your builder to see what their recommendations are as to how your final package will be presented.

Custom Home Construction

admin — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 01:14:22 +0000

Do you think all custom home builders are alike? Maybe they do all drive pickup trucks, but that is probably the only similarity in home builders. The art of custom construction is one that is learned, and true expertise is from experience, on the job. The builder that has the ability to see beyond the present is rare. A builder must be able to envision the finished product and be able to guide everyone in that direction with efficiency. A builder must have a crew of dedicated carpenters that take pride in their work, and are able to work together with other tradesmen at the same time. A custom home is a true work of art, not only for the homeowner who has dreamed of their creation for some time, but also for the team of professionals that have labored many hours to create a home that will be enjoyed for many, many years to come.