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  • Tips for Building a Classy, Eco-Friendly Driveway

    Did you know that traditional asphalt or concrete driveways increase the amount of stormwater runoff that ends up in nearby rivers and lakes? As this runoff is carried away, it picks up traces of pollutants, such as pesticides and petroleum. You can help curb this potential pollution of rivers and lakes by installing a green driveway that promotes groundwater recharge.
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    Contemporary Landscape by Pipersville Landscape Architects & Designers Landscape Plus, LLC via Houzz
    There are a variety of options for green driveways, including:

    • Gravel. A gravel driveway is a natural option for an eco-friendly driveway. Gravel is permeable, helps prevent rainwater run off, and is easy to maintain in warmer climates that don’t require much snow removal.
    • Open-cell pavers. A driveway composed of concrete pavers with spaces between them aids in groundwater recharge by providing opportunity for rainwater to seep back into the ground. The spaces also add a little green to the driveway area.
    • Pervious pavers. A pervious paver driveway is installed much like an open-cell driveway. However, instead of open space between pavers the joins are filled with aggregate that aids in groundwater recharge.

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    Farmhouse Exterior by Evanston Landscape Architects & Designers Kettelkamp & Kettelkamp via Houzz
    Country Club Homes offers many green home building solutions and options. Contact us online today to learn how to make your custom home more environmentally friendly.  Call us at 203-762-0550 or visit our website.

  • 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 windows 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…

  • Beautiful Outdoor Living Spaces by Fairfield County, CT Home Design Firm

    Country Club Homes, Inc. of Fairfield County, Connecticut is an award winning custom home building company dedicated to creating beautiful outdoor living spaces, where even the smallest details represent the classic design and craftsmanship Country Club Homes is known for. Whether your custom new home plans calls for an outdoor living and entertainment space, a…

  • 2012 Design Build Showcase Benefits Fairfield County Community Foundation

    Plan ahead and mark your calendars for the 2012 Design Build Showcase to benefit the Fairfield County Community Foundation. The Design Build Showcase is scheduled for Wednesday, May 16th at 731 Smith Ridge, New Canaan, Connecticut. Tickets are $35 per person and must be purchased in advance. Are you thinking about building or renovating? Sign…

  • 2012 New Construction Starts Strong

    Country Club Homes, Inc is a Fairfield County, Connecticut custom home builder looking forward to 2012 with anticipation for two reasons: first, we love what we do; secondly,  CNN Money.com is reporting that, “New home construction got off to a strong start for the year, with housing starts and building permits rising in January on…