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  • Solid Wood Windows Popular in High End Connecticut Homes

    Are you building a custom new home or beginning a remodeling project that includes new wood windows? Today’s wood windoCountry Club Homes Fairfield County Connecticut luxury home builder clad wood windowsws used in window replacement and new construction have high energy efficiency; the traditional look of wood windows on the interior and exterior; and a true divided lite fitting the character of a New England style Connecticut home.

    Energy Efficiency.
    Wood window energy ratings have improved with window assemblies that are much more efficient, minimizing heat and cold energy transmission through the glass layers. Connecticut homeowners significantly improve on energy savings when they replace existing single pane  or old and poorly insulated windows.

    Interior and Exterior Wood Finish.
    Wood windows give you the traditional look and feel of wood windows on the inside of the window and  on the outside.  Wood windows remain popular throughout Connecticut in custom luxury home construction and renovation. Country Club Homes Fairfield County Connecticut luxury home builder clad wood windows 2New window products and technologies are being developed such as crank out opening controls that can be set at 4” minimums, retractable screens, and low profile window styles. A reputable Connecticut company since 1955, Country Club Homes offers custom luxury home construction and renovation in Wilton, New Canaan and Fairfield County, Connecticut communities.

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  • The Studs of Construction: Understanding the Lumber in Your Home

    You’ve encountered the studs of construction before: You measure and mark the walls to hang a piece of artwork. The first nail goes in easy-breezy, the second one nearly jars the teeth out of your head as you pound it in. That’s a stud. Homes in Fairfield County and around the country are usually framed…

  • Adding a Sauna to Your Home is Great for Your Health

    An in-home sauna may seem like an unnecessary luxury, but in reality it can provide significant benefits to your health. A sauna’s heat works to sooth your nerve endings, relieve tension, reduce joint pain, and relax your muscles.  Spending time in a sauna also works to calm your body and relieve it of stress which promotes…

  • Create Cleverly Concealed Work Spaces in Your Home

    Have you discovered that you could benefit from additional workspaces in your home? Using creative built-in storage is an excellent way to create unique spaces designed specifically to meet your family’s needs. Contemporary Family Room by New York Architects & Designers Murdock Solon Architects via Houzz   Considering adding a: Homework center: Does your kids’ homework spill out across…

  • How to Tell if a Wall or Column is Load-Bearing

    Many homeowners seek to open up space in their home during a home renovation project by removing a wall. This can connect spaces and completely transform a home’s layout. Before a wall can be removed it must first be determined whether the wall is load-bearing. This can be determined by: Traditional Staircase by Wilton Design-Build Firms Country Club…