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Attached you will find the September 2011 newsletter for The Renner Companies. Inside you will find Part 3 of The Stages of New Home Construction. Please feel free to sign up for our communications as well as forward to all your friends. Knowledge is a very powerful thing! http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs058/1102570283989/archive/1107189126444.html by: Marla Renner Preface Building a home, for the average person, is something one can only wonder at. For a professional, it is second hand. No two homes are built exactly the same, but generally speaking, they are. Every home has a foundation, walls, ceilings, a roof, doors and windows, but have you ever wondered just how you go from raw land to the all important “certificate of occupancy”. This article is the second in a series of your “lesson” in building. By Ian B. Jones I am often approached by potential clients that want to know the advantages and disadvantages of choosing a design/build solution over the more historically prescribed design/bid/build solution for their home construction projects. This is a very complicated conversation that has many conditions and variables to be determined before coming to a useful conclusion. But in many ways,the previous sentence somewhat defines and promotes the design/build process. Okay,so you’re considering remodeling your own home –but you have some questions. You’ve come to the right place,because here are some answers: Q:Do I Need Previous Construction Experience? So,you’re looking for ideas for building your home and making it green. Green homes are healthy buildings for the occupants and the environment. They are also economical buildings,boasting reduced energy,water and maintenance costs. However,constructing or renovating homes in an environmentally responsible manner requires a great deal of planning and there are hundreds of building techniques and products to integrate into a green home. The most important consideration is balancing economic and time input with economic,personal and environmental benefit. Whether you are building your home here in North Georgia or any other climate,here are some specific ideas that may help you build your green home. When building or remodeling a home,there a lot of things that one should consider. And during this process,sometimes it’s the little things that are overlooked. These things may seem small but can make a tremendous difference over time. The number one thing to not overlook is Energy Efficiency. If you don’t remember anything else,remember to make sure your new home is Energy Efficient. If you are considering remodeling your current home,make sure that is at the top of your list also. This will save you a considerable amount of money over time and may pay for some of the other little connivence options you may be considering. by Marcus Pickett by Matt Myers Prospective homeowners should give careful consideration to their decisions when planning to build a home. A great home is one that you are happy to wake up in every day,which is efficient in its layout and usage,that is interesting yet practical,and that brings joy into the very basics of living. These 8 steps will help to guide you through the process: by Marc Dickinson by Veronica Smith US housing construction rebounded more vigorously than expected in May from all-time lows,official data showed Tuesday,stoking hopes the real-estate crisis at the heart of the recession may be easing. | ||
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