Landscaping is the final outdoor construction step when building a custom home, and it includes installation of the sprinkler system, sod, and plantings. The landscape designer draws up the landscape plan, indicating where sod will go, the location of perennial and annual beds, the location of new trees, and so on. The steps to complete the process are just what... [Read more...]
One of the last construction aspects for the exterior of a custom home is installing the driveway. One thing many people don’t know about driveways is the special consideration given to the section of drive that abuts the city street. This 10- or 11-foot section of your driveway is known as the approach. Since the approach is located in an easement, the... [Read more...]
Nearing the Finish Line: Carpet Installed
Remember when the Smiths chose luxurious carpet for rooms throughout the Outdoor Living Show Home? Well, now the carpet has been installed! Installing carpet is one of the very last steps in building a custom home, other than installing door hardware and final cleanings. Prior to carpet installation, we made sure all sub-flooring was screwed down, floor squeaks... [Read more...]
