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Foam Insulation – The Hidden Super Construction Material

Current conventional insulation, fiberglass and cellulose, are readily available in rolls or blown forms. While, conventional insulation provides some form of resistance to heat transfer, its overall effectiveness needs significant improvement. …
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Why Does Everyone Want an ENERGY STAR Home?

“ENERGY STAR?  I thought that was just for refrigerators!” As many people now realize, the ENERGY STAR program isn't just for appliances; it's also a respected energy efficiency program for new homes and is the basis for most green home…
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What Role on the Home Building Team Does the Surveyor Play?

Quality control during the building process protects the client's investment for the future. The land surveyor provides several valued services to the new home construction process including boundary surveys, site design, layout, and construction…
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Why is Structural Engineering Needed?

Structural Engineering - What are the Benefits?  According to most local code jurisdictions in North Carolina, you do not need a structural engineer to construct a new home.  You also don’t need to see a physician at any time in your…
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Benefits of Energy Star Certification

Why ENERGY STAR? Would you like a home that’s wonderfully comfortable with healthy indoor air and no drafts?   A home with a comfortable bonus room, low energy bills and one where you don’t have to turn on the heat or air as soon…
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Plans-Do We Custom Design or Buy Online?

Designing your home – benefits to working with a designer vs. buying online by Brooke Carpenter, Owner - Residential Engineering Services, PA Every homeowner has at some time thumbed through house plan books or surfed the house plan websites…
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What’s Behind Builder Allowances

When talking to people about building the first question seems to always be "What is your price per square foot?"  My response is always that there is so much more than just a price per square foot - what costs are included in that price per…
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Welcome to Absolute’s Blog!

We are excited to announce the launch of our blog! This goes hand-in-hand with our new logo and website. We have talked to so many out-of-state property owners that we decided to blog the process of our new build in The Estates. Not only…
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Introducing the Country Cottage

Custom Home + Lot Package Available for $375,000 For A Limited Time! For additional information, call 919 929-1057 now to reserve your private tour and preview new floor plan and finish details. The Country Cottage adds a whole new level…
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Decorative Tile enhances any room

Decorative tile is a great way to change any room. Let one of our design team help you create your one of a kind living space. Whether you are trying to create your dream kitchen or that sumptuously luxurious bath, our tile design and installation…
2010 Parade of Homes Gold Medal Winner
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Chapel Ridge Parade of Homes Gold Medal Winner

As a 2010 and 2009 Parade of Homes Gold Winner for the Chapel Ridge Golf Community, I know what it takes to bring my clients' dreams into reality. My knowledge and expertise are invaluable. Please contact me if you have any questions about…