Thursday, July 22, 2010

Brevard in Holly Glen



This is the Brevard we will see tomorrow.  There is another home nearby we can walk through that is nearly complete...it's a different floor plan, but you will get a feel for the finishes.  See you tomorrow!

Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Homesite Tour

Design Options

We work with great folks at Creative Touch Interiors to pick out interior selections for our homes.  They are located near the airport and are available to help you coordinate colors and drill down on your budget.  Kelly is amazing! 

Once under contract, we will make a pilgrimage there to review standard selections and figure out upgrades. 

Drainage

Always better to buy the house at the top of the hill...rather than the bottom.  Fortunately, you guys are near the top of the hill, in fact, you are at the great divide between two watersheds.  Your neighbors on the left are fighting water coming across their lot...as you can see in the picture below.


You guys are fine...but we may want to consider how we handle the water from your downspouts to minimize impact on your neighbors.  Once we build your home, the amount of water will increase because your roof will be collecting it and then it will run over ground...rather than falling on the ground and soaking in a little bit. 

It would be cost prohibitive to pipe all your downspouts to the storm drain...maybe $2,000.  But perhaps we can build a swale to be sure we divert the water from the neighbors side yard.  Just keep this in mind.  Maybe we even talk with them? 

Lot Contours


These are 2' contour lines, shows the water sheeting down into the draw behind lot 82.

Brevard E with Wrap Porch in Holly Glen

We are building a Brevard E in Holly Glen right now!  It has a wrap porch.  And it looks amazing.  Like a total custom home.  I'd love to walk it with you guys and be sure we are on the same page with all the details. 

Here is a link to the full set of blueprints, maybe this will help you visualize better:

http://team.garmanhomes.biz/jg/new/Lot%20Files/HO9-0915-PLAN.pdf

Ventless Fireplace Information

Check out some of the material on ventless Fireplaces.  If possible, I'd like to go with Direct Vent fireplace. 

http://www.ventlessfireplace.net/ventless-fireplace-safety/