Construction

There are many advantages to using roof trusses in the construction of a new home instead of traditional rafters, including increased structural integrity, reduction in waste, and cycle...

Construction

When you buy a home that isn't complete yet, you can't break out the tape measure to get the information you need - like figuring out what size refrigerator to buy?

Construction, Financial

One of the major components to build new homes is lumber, not just framing lumber, but also oriented strand board (OSB) which is used as sheathing for the exterior walls and roof.

Construction

All homes big & small start as a floor plan – understanding how to read a floor plan will go a long way in helping you to visualize what living in the home will truly be like.

Construction

Regardless of the architectural style, your new home features a product composed of cement fiber.

Construction

Since moving to Texas, I've heard a lot of people say, "If you don't like the weather, wait a few minutes and it will change." At first this didn't make a lot of sense to me, because in...

Construction

It goes without saying that new home sales prices increase when construction costs do, but what is most often overlooked is the impact this has on the value of homes in the area and...

Construction

Understanding the stages of construction to build a new home is the first step in ensuring you'll have a stress free construction process.