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Structural Insulated Panels
Structural insulated panels make up a building system consisting of oriented strand board (OSB) straddling an extended polystyrene center for insulation. SIPs, as they are called, have the strength of I-beams and I-columns, a total building product replacing the traditional studs and joists of framing, insulation and vapor seal. Besides strength, SIPs provide a great insulation factor that makes the homes very energy efficient.

	Garage Apartments Homeowners are remodeling their garages to gain extra living space without having to move up to larger home in a different neighborhood or altering their home structure. Depending on the regulations or covenants in the area this extra room can be converted into many options including an apartment, home office, in-law suite or private living area for hobbies.

Efficient Custom Homes-Energize Your Home Building
Building an energy-efficient, custom home requires more than insulation but the cooperation of the sun and the environment to insure that the energy costs are minimized. This includes using thermal materials that absorb, store and then circulate the heat that radiates from the sun and then to release it from these surfaces when the outside temperature turns colder at night.

	Home Improvement Construction; a Homeowner’s Guide to Building a Home Addition – Part I Part one of this helpful two-part article guides homeowners through the process of developing, defining, and planning a home addition project. Included are cost estimate and budget tips, building code requirements, construction type selection, and ideas on which type features to include.

	Home Improvement Construction; a Homeowner’s Guide to Building a Home Addition – Part II Part 2 of this informative article helps homeowners sift through the complicated tangle of contractor related issues for a home addition project. Included are tips for locating and selecting just the right contractor, as well as guidelines for defining the contract.

	Save Time and Money- Choose a Design-Build Contractor for Your Next Home Construction Project This article briefly discusses the advantages of hiring a Design-Build Firm for the construction of your next dream home project.

Design build: Getting your facts right
They say home is where the heart is and all of us put in our hearts and souls into building that dream house. Just like anything else, our homes need renovation and change at some point down the line. The two most important aspects of doing this are construction and design and what better way than to find a way that integrates the two. Design build takes care of both aspects leaving you the job of finding a good design build contractor. Look no further, here we are!

	Log Home Construction in America; Rich in History, Folklore, and Modern Appeal American log home construction; a rich history unlike anyplace else in the world. This informative 747-word article touches on the log home of yesteryear; as well as modern luxury log home design trends, and the DIY log cabin kit.

	Avoid a Nightmare; Hire a Qualified Building Contractor This article is chocked full of helpful information to aid in the selection of a qualified building contractor for your project. Gain insight on ways to get a quality job for less money

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