by Basia Amini | Oct 9, 2017 | Dream Builders Construction, OBX New Home Building, Outer Banks Home Construction, Uncategorized
When making a home purchase, you deserve to be completely satisfied. Although buying resale may seem more efficient, the decision to build a new home often results in long-term satisfaction. Prior to purchasing a new home on the Outer Banks, here are a few points for...
by Basia Amini | Aug 1, 2017 | Dream Builders Construction, OBX New Home Building, OBX Remodeling and Additions, Outer Banks Home Construction
One frequent question that we’re asked is, “What flooring works best in a beach home?” The most definitive answer is that carpet, while fine for bedrooms, is not recommended for high traffic common areas in a coastal home. The good news is that there are a variety of...
by Basia Amini | Jul 10, 2017 | Dream Builders Construction, OBX New Home Building, OBX Remodeling, OBX Remodeling and Additions, Outer Banks Home Construction
Fiberglass pools are increasing in popularity due to their low maintenance features, longevity and visual aesthetics. As an Outer Banks builder, the vast majority of pools I’ve installed over the years have been concrete/gunite. Recently, I’ve had the opportunity to...
by Basia Amini | Jun 21, 2017 | Dream Builders Construction, OBX New Home Building, Outer Banks Home Construction
I initially used the traditional stick-built method to frame all of our homes, but over time we’ve advanced to trusses. Now, the majority of the roofs on the properties we build are engineered roof truss systems. As an Outer Banks contractor, I’ve found these...
by Basia Amini | Jun 19, 2017 | Dream Builders Construction, OBX New Home Building, Outer Banks Home Construction
For years the word “prefab” received a bum rap in the construction industry. There existed a prevalent viewpoint that unless a home was stick-built by skilled carpenters, it didn’t actually qualify as genuine construction. Over time, the benefits of panelized...
by Basia Amini | May 18, 2017 | Dream Builders Construction, OBX New Home Building, OBX Remodeling, OBX Remodeling and Additions, Outer Banks Home Construction
Due to our weather and proximity to the ocean, Outer Banks contractors are held to some of the strictest building codes in the nation. Coastal winds, moisture content, humidity and our hot summer months are consistent elements that must be considered when developing...
