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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 using the same materials – predominantly by the famous 2-by-4, or “two-by.” In truth, this sturdy lumber measures two-inches by 4-inches when first milled. Once dry, the two-by becomes more of a 1.5-by-3.5.

    These studs of construction are incredibly strong, which is why they’re used to frame homes constructed with wood. They can handle a considerable amount of pressure and, once sheathed by plywood, they become resilient to side-by-side forces as well.

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    There are multiple benefits to building your home with wood:

    • Wood is a renewable resource when harvested from responsibly managed forests.
    • It is also a great insulator and can withstand high winds and water damage. As an insulator, wood is 15 times better than masonry, 400 times better than steel, and 1,700 times better than aluminum.
    • Cost effectiveness: Wood framing is the most inexpensive way to build a home because it can be easily modified and adjusted for changes during the building process.
    • Longevity: Wood-framed houses have stood the test of time for centuries because of wood’s flexibility.

    To learn more about the best construction materials for your new construction or remodeling project, contact the professionals at Country Club Homes, Inc. at 203-762-0550 or visit their website.

  • Don’t Pass By Your Passageways

    Open floor plans are still incredibly popular in all styles of home design, but not every part of your home can be completely open.  Especially in traditional style homes, hallways and passageways are a necessary feature.  These utilitarian spaces are rarely the focus of much design thought, but you can create a truly incredible home…

  • Embrace Historic Character in Your New Home With Brick Walls

    Brick has long served as a traditional building material and remains an excellent choice for your home. It adds character, texture, and visual interest to any space whether the brick is distressed, painted, or left in its original state. While it’s typically used on home exteriors, brick interior walls can give a traditional home some…

  • Concrete Counters Can Work Well in a Traditional Home

    Concrete counters, a hot new home design trend, are a great choice for a traditional home. Concrete provides homeowners and designers a wide range of options when choosing materials for a new home. Concrete counters work well in traditional home designs that feature a warm, earthy color palette. The countertops are often tinted to have a…

  • Current Home Buyer Preferences That Work Well With Traditional Style Homes

    Home design and construction professionals pay particular attention to current trends. They need to know and understand current home buyer preferences, the most sought after amenities, and what upgrades homeowners are looking for in new home construction. Traditional Kitchen by Wilton Design-Build Firms Country Club Homes via Houzz Our design and construction professionals at Country Club…