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...
Renovations
Is an open floor plan right for you and your family? Here are a few pros and cons to consider before making a decision. Advantages of open floor plans: Makes your home look and feel larger Reduces energy costs by bringing in more natural light More universal and wheelchair accessible Increased views Ability to watch kids while cooking or cleaning Great layout for entertaining & socializing with guests Disadvantages of open floor plans: Reduced privacy Noise travels easily Fewer walls for pictures and art Must keep clean all the time The advantages outweigh the disadvantages, but it mostly depends on your lifestyle. See more open floor plans on our Pinterest...
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...
New home
Evaluating land features for home building is key to saving time and money. The most important land features to evaluate include the following: Slope – Land that is slightly sloped (less than 10% grade) or flat is best for building. If you are purchasing land that is above a 20% grade you will likely need to invest in leveling the land before building. Water – Hire a civil engineer to professionally evaluate the land for possible surface and subsurface water. Soil Type – Granular soils include any combination of silt, sand or gravel and are the best soils to build on because they drain well and have high load-bearing capabilities. Clays are generally more difficult to build on and require bringing in granular soil or require building expensive engineered foundations. Building on ledge is can be difficult if the site requires blasting. Evaluating land features for home building requires the help of experienced professionals. Consider hiring a civil engineer, environmental engineer or another trained professional before purchasing any land for home building. Follow us on Pinterest to see our home building portfolio and to get ideas for building your dream...
Addition
This beautiful colonial in Rochester, MA added an attached 3 car garage addition to match the existing home. A breezeway with a porch was added to lead to the garage addition. The garage even has a dormer so the area above the garage could be used as living space. We matched the siding to the home’s existing siding so the addition looks like it was always there. The homeowners now have more storage space, living space, and a dry place for their vehicles! If you’re thinking about an addition for your home keep CFH Builders in mind. You’ll receive professional service, fair prices and exceptional workmanship! Be sure to follow us on Pinterest for home improvement...
