by Sean | Sep 26, 2013 | Building Green, Green Building, News
Managing moisture in and around your home is one of the most important things you can do to ensure its longevity, make it comfortable to live in, and prevent damage to its contents.
The National Association of Home Builders’ MyHome Press has published a handbook for home owners, “Home Maintenance Made Easy,” and the excerpt below contains helpful advice on how to control your home’s moisture.
High Performance Home Benefits
New high performance homes incorporate the latest building science principles to control temperature and humidity, maintain indoor air quality and increase energy efficiency. Although your home may not include all of the latest air-sealing, ventilation, and moisture-management technology, you will be more comfortable in your home and it will last longer it you do everything possible to manage moisture. This includes replacing filters, controlling humidity, and—when outside air is cool and dry—allowing fresh air into your home.
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by Sean | Sep 10, 2013 | News
As House and Senate lawmakers consider slashing tax breaks as part of their tax reform process, they should listen to the voters who put them in office and they will hear a loud and clear message: Americans overwhelmingly believe the mortgage interest deduction is an important middle-class tax provision that is worth keeping. The latest poll documenting this strong belief is a United Technologies/National Journal Congressional Connection Poll conducted in July 2013.
When the surveyed adults were asked how important it is to keep the mortgage interest deduction for people who own homes, 61 percent of respondents said it was “very important,” and an additional 25 percent said it was “somewhat important.”
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by Sean | Sep 2, 2013 | Accreditation, Building Green, Green Building, Recognition
And, we’re proud to be among the few builders who are certified to construct:
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by Sean | Aug 24, 2013 | Construction, Construction & Design
Certifications: Best custom Home Builder of Black Mountain 2011 Unlimited Licensed Building Contractor Bachelor of Science in Business Management Accredited Master Builder Energy Star Builder/Partner Certified Green Professional HBH Certified MCAD Certified Clear Water Contractor Lightning Protection Certified “Builder of the Year” twice President of the Asheville Home Builders Association (AHBA) AHBA Board of Directors for five years North Carolina Home Builders Association (NCHBA) Build-Pac Chairman EPA Certified Lead Renovator Recipient of a NCHBA Stars Award 5 years running NCHBA Regional Vice President Winner of the Parade of Homes “Gold Craftsmanship,” “Viewers Choice” and “Special Projects” awards ARC (Architectural Review Committee) for the Village of Cheshire CAPS - Certified Aging in Place Specialist Publications: Television: American Green TV Dream Smart TV Periodicals: Builder/Architect Magazine [PDF] Carolina Home & Garden [GO] Constructech Magazine Green Building & Design Magazine [GO] [PDF] Green Business Quarterly [PDF] NC Builder Our State Southcliff Promo [PDF]
by Sean | Aug 22, 2013 | Energy Efficiencies, Energy Efficient
ENERGY STAR. It’s the little label with the big message: Better is Better. 
Living Stone is proud to offer new homes that have earned the ENERGY STAR® label. The ENERGY STAR label means that your new home has been designed and built to standards well above other homes in the market today. It means better quality, better comfort, and better durability. It also means that your new home is a better value for today, and a better investment for tomorrow. The ENERGY STAR label gives you the peace of mind that your home has undergone a better process for inspections, testing, and verification to ensure that it meets strict requirements set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ENERGY STAR certified homes are better because they are designed and built to provide homeowners:
Peace of Mind. The result of a home that’s built better.
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