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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.

  • Tradition or Transition in the Kitchen: What Does It Look Like?

    If you’re considering home design ideas for an upcoming remodel, or if you’re tinkering with the idea of building a home from the ground up, we at Country Club Homes, Inc. think you should consider a transitional style when it comes to your new kitchen.  Whether you’re a gourmet chef or not, there are lots…

  • Pretty Up Your Fairfield County Powder Room

    The powder room is typically the smallest room in the house. But don’t be fooled – it can still pack a powerful punch! With careful selection of a great sink, mirror, faucet and maybe a wall covering, your powder room could potentially be one of the best spaces in your entire home. Besides looking pretty,…

  • The Makings of a Perfect Home Office

    You may have come to realize over this past tax season that a dedicated and organized home office space is a must. Now more than ever, people are telecommuting, working from home and even starting up businesses in their living rooms. This is exactly why a home office is necessary. In order to be a…

  • What Can a Butler’s Pantry Do for You?

    The onset of spring and summer brings more guests into your home, which means you’ll be spending more time in the kitchen preparing those traditional summer goodies: fruit salad, burgers, hot dogs and lemonade. But in order to perform as a great host and chef, you must have ample room to do your job. While…