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A Hardi Plank detail showing all the parts that you don't see in wall construction that are just as important

In Construction, what you don’t see is just as Important as what you do

May 29, 2023 by LElizabethWestcott

This is an installation detail published by James Hardi for their Hardi Plank fiber cement Siding - illustrating the parts that you don't see, once the wall is complete, that are just as important to the performance of the Wall System

Read moreIn Construction, what you don’t see is just as Important as what you do
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The Chesapeake Cottages concept is a Grassroots effort for change

May 3, 2023 by LElizabethWestcott

Grassroots, a place to start for change...

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Internal Revenue Service Logo - look to teh IRS for tax credit information

Tax Credits for Going Green

April 10, 2023 by LElizabethWestcott

April 15th is looming - go to the IRS website to look for Tax Credit opportunities

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Picture of a small house illustrating the Living Small concept

Big topic in-the-news: Living Small

April 3, 2023 by LElizabethWestcott

This full-sized small house was erected on site, at the International Builder's Show in Las Vegas earlier this year, to promote the idea of Living Small.

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Construction Documents scaled and priced by a General Contractor

Time efficiency is key when planning for your Cottage

March 23, 2023 by LElizabethWestcott

Our Cottages are designed purposefully to be efficient to build and maintain. In order to achieve efficiencies in construction, we have specified panelized elements and building products that streamline the building process. But keeping to the aggressive schedule that we’re proposing, will require coordination between the Owner, Engineers, contractors, suppliers, and approving agencies as well. …

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Front Elevation of the Sassafras - a traditional and sustainable, quality Cottage

Chesapeake Cottages exemplify Quality over Quantity

February 21, 2023 by LElizabethWestcott

For anyone who has bought or built a home, you know that the process requires striking an acceptable balance between what you need, what you want, and what your budget can withstand. So, when working within your budget, you usually have to decide if your goal is more square footage or better materials and details. …

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