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What Are Batter Boards and Why Are They Used?
Batter Boards are an integral part of the foundation when building a new custom home. The boards are set horizontally to support strings that outline the foundation plan of the building. Whether the home is being set on pilings, or a concrete foundation, batter boards are what makes the walls square. If the batter boards…
Read MoreYou’re Only As Good As Your Last Custom Home on LBI
Long Beach Island is approximately 18 miles long, including three miles of nature reserve located at the southern tip. Needless to say, it’s a small world on the island, especially when it comes to building custom homes. As one of the premier custom home builders on Long Beach Island, we know that each and every…
Read MoreWhy A Site Manager Is Critical to the Completion of Your New Custom Home
Oftentimes we are asked by potential homebuyers, “What makes your company different, or special?” This is a great question that any homebuyer should ask the builder they are considering contracting to builder their new custom home. One of the best answers we can give is, “Our team!” It’s important to know who the people are…
Read MoreProper Grading Plan is a Must for New Custom Homes on Long Beach Island
As a custom homebuilder specializing in Long Beach Island, we work with our engineers to ensure all of our homes have proper grading and drainage. This is especially important for homes within flood zones, where runoff water from storms can be more of a risk. Not only is it important to protect your home, it’s…
Read MoreWhy We Build Reverse Living Custom Home Designs on LBI
Building a new custom home on Long Beach Island is like a dream come true for many of the families we build homes for. The lifestyle on the island is a huge draw, not only for seasonal residents, but year-round homeowners as well. Whether you are planning for a second home, or to stay on…
Read MoreCustom Home Garage Doors – They’re Just Doors, Right?
One of the most overlooked and under appreciated exterior features of a new custom home are the garage doors. Not only do garage doors provide protection and security for your cars and other items stored in that coveted space, we bet you didn’t know they represent up to 30% of your home’s exterior façade! With…
Read MoreResidential Elevators for Custom Homes on Long Beach Island
There are many features that are unique to custom homes built along the Jersey Shore and Long Beach Island area. Some of these features include pilings to support the structure in a sandy environment, wind rated windows and doors, and living spaces above the ground level. Depending on the design of your custom beach home,…
Read MoreInsulating Custom Homes on Long Beach Island
When we say the word “insulation” most of our homebuyers are thinking about keeping the cold out of their homes. That’s the most common idea when we talking about insulating custom homes on Long Beach Island. Any custom home builder on the island or the mainland will tell you there are many important reasons we…
Read MoreExtend Your Summer on Long Beach Island Into the Fall
If the outdoors calls to you, Long Beach Island is the place to be. Bordered by the Pinelands National Reserve and the Atlantic Ocean, outdoor recreation is endless. Go camping, canoeing, hiking and wildlife viewing at the Pinelands National Reserve or spend the day relaxing on the beach. If you’re more of the city type…
Read MoreSurviving the Selection Process For Your New Home: 5 Things to Know
So you’ve decided to build a new custom home. This is an exciting time and will be the best decision you’ve made for your family! But once the contract is signed and the plans are drawn up, there are so many decisions to make in order to keep construction moving along. And most homebuilders require…
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