Ask any man on the street in Maryland and they’ll tell you that if you can’t have your new home’s roof on before the first snowfall, you can’t start building your home until spring. However, this seemingly conventional wisdom is woefully outdated and winter construction on a custom home is not only possible, it may even be preferable for you, and your contractor thanks to new products and technologies. Cedar Square Homes, your custom home builder in Maryland, is here with information on why winter construction may be right for you.
Savings and Speed
Because the vast majority of people looking to have a custom home built plan for spring, and construction workers are looking for work more than ever during these difficult economic times. Hiring a contractor and home builder during the winter off-season may come with a steep discount thanks to relatively low demand. Additionally you’re more likely to have your construction crew’s full attention, making sure your custom home is built that much faster.
Also sitting on a property you’ve purchased in the fall can be expensive. If you’ve purchased a property in October, refusing to start building until the spring will mean additional months of paying property ownership costs without any progress being made. Furthermore, starting construction in spring means that your yard will probably be fairly decimated during the summer. Building a custom home during the winter means your home will be finished and beautiful by the time summer rolls around.
New Technology
Thanks to recent technological advancements, winter construction in Maryland is much easier than it was before. Custom homes can be sheathed in protective vapor barriers, which, coupled with portable heating, can, keep internal construction bustling along briskly. Advancements in insulation allow crews to set pipe without fear of breaking, ice damming, or similar plumbing problems. Additionally Maryland winter weather, in some aspects, is more forgiving than weather during other times of year. It’s much easier to tarp snow than rain to protect construction from water damage.
Limitations
While winter construction on a custom home does come with many advantages, there are a few limitations to consider. Less daylight means fewer hours to work in, and in cold weather crews will wear heavier clothing which can slow their movements. Asphalt cannot be poured in very cold temperatures and shingles generally adhere better during warmer weather. Depending on the contractor, they may charge additional fees for any work done during extreme weather conditions.
Build Your Custom Home This Winter
Call Cedar Square Homes. We’re one of Maryland’s most trusted contracting companies and can build you the custom home of your dreams quickly, and at an affordable price. Our work crews are active throughout the winter and all year round. We’ll work through any conditions to build your home the way you want it.
You will have direct access to your project manager though the entire process. Calls are answered promptly and messages are returned within 24 hours.
Start building your custom home with the professionals at Cedar Square Homes now! Contact us today at 410-987-9771.
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