Mountain Realty Builders, Asheville, NC builds Craftsman-inspired mountain homes in Western North Carolina
Welcome to Mountain Realty Builders, LLC website. We are green home builders in Western North Carolina. We build homes in Asheville and the counties surrounding Asheville, particularly Haywood. We are experienced builders ......Read More...
Jim attends Land 101 course in Greensboro, NC 10/28-29/09
Jim attended a two-day class in Greensboro put on by the North Carolina Chapter of Realtors Land Institute. This cl......
Jim Hunter becomes a Builder's Challenge builder
In August, 2009, Jim joined the Department of Energy's Building America program and became a certified builder in t......
Jim attends Advanced Insulated Concrete Forms school in WV
On July 31, 2009, Jim attended an advanced class on working with Insulated Concrete Forms in Beckley, WV put on to ......
Jim attends Advanced Insulated Concrete Forms school in WV
On July 31, 2009, Jim attended an advanced class on working with Insulated Concrete Forms in Beckley, WV put on to show industry professionals enhanced techniques in whole-house ICF construction. The class focused on constructing entire houses of insulated concrete forms and the techniques involved in attaching floor systems, to the concrete walls, improved methods of assembling the forms for maximum efficiency, and correct concrete placement in the forms to obtain proper consolidation. Because the ICF forms allow continuing hydration of the concrete over a long period of time, the concrete is able to obtain 125% of its design strength. Houses built of ICF forms are famous for being able to withstand the destructive impact of hurricanes and tornadoes with minimal damage. Texas Tech has successfully fired a 2X4 from a cannon into the side of an ICF home with no damage to the interior of the home (the 2X4 shattered). They also achieve the maximum possible in energy efficiency and sound attenuation.Jim has previously done 8 projects from ICF forms including 4 daylight walkout basements.
