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  • Know How Your Foundation Protects and Stabilizes Your Custom Home

    When designing your home, it’s easy to focus on the pieces that you’ll see every day — bathroom fixtures, kitchen counters and living room designs. The most important part of your home, however, is the foundation. Understanding how a foundation stabilizes your home helps you make educated choices as you work with our design team to create a custom home.

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    Concrete Feet

    Most foundations rest on a concrete foot, which supports poured concrete walls and a slab concrete floor. The concrete footing is placed below the frost line, which prevents it from expanding and contracting as the ground freezes and thaws. Improper placement of this footing can cause the foundation to crack, which compromises its ability to support your home’s weight. Cracking is also prevented by using the right ratio of water to mix when preparing concrete.

    Waterproof

    Foundations are also designed to keep water out of your home. Installing a perimeter drain is important for drawing the water away from the foundation.  Make sure that your foundation has a waterproof coating as a fall back plan, in case there is an extreme amount of precipitation or an issue occurs with the drain.

    We take great pride in building sturdy, custom homes in Fairfield County. Contact us at Country Club Homes when you’re ready to start the process of designing and building the home of your dreams.

  • 5 Must-Have Accents for Your Fire Pit

    The shorter days and longer nights of Autumn bring visions of football games, apple picking, and cool nights by the fire. Outdoor entertaining becomes magical in Autumn, with dancing flames from the flickering fire pit dazzling guests

  • Timeless Accents to Include in Your Country Kitchen

    A country kitchen has a timeless look that evokes comfort and warmth. A country kitchen has a classic atmosphere that can appeal to a variety of guests. Discover timeless accents to include in your country kitchen. Color Accents A country kitchen often contains pops of pastel colors to brighten the space. Curtains, pillows, and accent…

  • Entertaining in the Home: Best Features of Home Bars

    When it comes to entertaining in the home, there is no better place than the home bar. Continue the party after last call or party without ever leaving the comfort of your home.

  • Everything but the Kitchen Sink: 4 Types of Sinks to Consider in Your Kitchen

    Whether used to prep a gourmet meal, or clean up after a finger-painting project, the kitchen sink is one of the most utilized features in the home. The design and placement of the kitchen sink can define the functionality of the entire kitchen.