New home
When building a new home the most exciting part is usually designing your kitchen, bathrooms and choosing wall colors. Home owners usually don’t get so enthusiastic when choosing a roof for a new home though! Think about it – the roof is your home’s best protection from the elements and should be top priority. We always recommend our favorite and most popular roofing shingles – GAF’s Timberline Series Lifetime Roofing Shingles. GAF offers a vast selection of architectural and designer shingles in a variety of colors and blends to choose from. It’s important to choose the roof color based on a full roof sample as opposed to a small roof swatch. That way, you can compare the roof color to the siding color to find the best fit for your home. Read more about choosing a roof color on our blog and check out photos and our project portfolio on...
New home
Building a new home is an exciting yet complex process that requires research and planning. Here are a few tips on how to select a home builder. Verify License and Insurance Hiring a licensed & insured professional is essential. Depending on the state, licensed contractors are required to have a certain amount of experience and must pass an exam. Also, always ask for proof of liability and worker’s compensation insurance to ensure you aren’t responsible for any injuries. Experience How many years of experience does the builder have? How long has the builder been in business? Choose a builder that has been in business for many years and shows no signs of going out of business. References Ask for a few customer references and call them to ask about their satisfaction. Reading online reviews can be another great way to get customer experiences. Quality Ask about which products will be used to build the home and review the warranties. Select a builder that uses quality products with excellent warranties. Workmanship Choose a builder that stands behind their work with a workmanship guarantee. Have more questions about building a home? Visit our FAQ page for more...
New home
You’ve bought the perfect piece of land and you’re ready to build your dream home! Here is a step-by-step guide to help you understand the home building process. Step 1: Site Preparation Site prep includes clearing trees, rocks, debris and leveling out the site in order to find the best location for the home on the lot. Step 2: Footings, Foundation & Framing After the perfect spot has been chosen, the footings for the home will be poured, the foundation will be built, and the framing will be constructed. The exterior siding, roofing, and finishing can be completed. Step 3: Plumbing, Electrical & HVAC Next, you’ll have heating and cooling systems installed by the HVAC professional. The plumber will run lines for your water and sewer systems & the electrician will wire your home for your needs. Once all in wall systems are complete, the insulation and drywall will be installed. Step 4: Flooring, Trim & Paint Interior details like flooring, doors, trim and cabinets are being installed next! The drywall will also be painted during this step. Step 5: Finishing Touches Appliances will be delivered and installed next, along with lighting fixtures, electrical plugs and faucets. Step 6: Walk through & Closing Lastly, you will do a final walk through with the builder and complete the home building process by closing on your dream home! Looking for a great home builder? Call CFH Builders to get started...
New home
We were selected by design firm, McLaughlin & Buie Housewrights as the home builders for this lovely home. The original home (formerly known as the Louisa May Alcott house) was destroyed by a fire and the home had to be demolished and rebuilt. The exterior of the home now has a classic cottage look with Western Red Cedar shingles and hunter green trim. The exterior is ready for New England weather with a lifetime GAF Timberline roof in Fox Hollow Gray & Andersen 400 Series windows. Entertaining will be a breeze with plenty of deck space and a spacious sunroom to take in the fresh ocean air! All of this custom home’s ceilings are tongue and groove bead boards which brings the eyes upward and creates a stunning focal point. The kitchen is complete with granite countertops, shaker cabinets & subway tile backsplash. Mahogany stained hardwood oak floors are a beautiful contrast to the white paint. Thinking about building your dream home? Be sure to see our blog about what to expect when building a new home. Then, give us a call to schedule your initial site...
New home
We built this custom home in Dartmouth, MA to include four bedrooms, three bathrooms, a three car garage and a walk out basement. The home’s beautiful siding is Maibec Eastern White Cedar Shingles. These high quality shingles are dipped with two coats of stain and are free of knots which means they will resist splitting and cracking. The shingles are protected by a 50 year warranty against decay and 15 years warranty on the stain. All trim was wrapped in custom fabricated aluminum trim to eliminate the need to paint. Harvey Vigilance Impact Resistant vinyl windows were installed throughout the home. These windows will endure plenty of severe weather. They are also energy efficient and easy to clean with tilt-in sashes. Harvey windows feature 25 exterior color options and grid options so they can easily be customized to match your home’s style. Certainteed Landmark architectural roofing in Pewterwood was installed on this new home. These designer shingles are durable enough to stand up to New England weather and come with a great warranty. Thinking about building a custom home in Dartmouth, MA, Cape Cod or RI? From initial concept design through project completion we will work with you to build your dream home. Contact us...
New home
Ranch style homes are the most affordable and cost effective houses available on the market. They are extremely popular among first time home buyers and retirees who are looking to downsize. Ranch style homes generally include the following: Single story floor plan Few interior walls to make the most of the limited square footage Simple floor plan which usually consists of a living area on one side and bedrooms on the other side of the house Typically 1000 – 1500 square feet excluding basement Gable roof with a low pitch Large window in living room & sliding patio doors Attached garage Rectangle, L or U shape floor plan Variations include split level ranch and executive ranch style homes Thinking about building a ranch style home? See our Pinterest page for more home building and home addition...
