After numerous discussions and reviews with the Town of Carrboro regarding lot reconfigurations, storm water drainage issues. etc. etc., we are finally on our way to building two new energy efficient affordable homes in Carrboro. There are many features of these homes we are building in conjunction with the Community Home Trust that contribute to their being a great example of affordable Green building. One that will no longer be e ... Read full post »
Moving Day!
Move-in was on the 15th and it went well. Being in feels very good. The colors work. The floor finish is impressive. The stained finish on the interior doors is beautiful. The kitchen countertop goes very well. It’s been neat starting up all the new appliances. I’ve cooked several meals already. The Zephyr range hood is striking. The built-ins by the fireplace, after getting the books and handicrafts on the shelves, lend t ... Read full post »
Duplex Rental to Single Family Historic Renovation
We just started an exciting new project in Chapel Hill.  Demolition is underway. This is a beautiful historic district home close to UNC, that started out as a single family home in the 1930’s, but was divided into two rental units about 20 years ago.  The current owners have decided to completely renovate the structure and bring it back to a single family residence again. That means removing walls, replacing ro ... Read full post »
Finishing issues with AAC Block
The septic tanks are in. There are two tanks, this being a pumped system in which the septic field is in the upper part of the property. The stucco is on and looks fabulous. Jose was a perfectionist. He started with a skim coat of portland cement and sand. That was necessary to smooth out the imperfections of the AAC block work. Then the base coat was put on. We used a product by MasterWall, Inc. It came in bags and ... Read full post »