Waterfront Home on Lake James

This three-bedroom, three-and-one-half-bath retreat is situated on a rambling lot basking in long views of the Blue Ridge Mountains beyond. At just over 3,000 heated square feet and 934 square feet of outdoor living area, you have the space you need for a quiet break for one or two or a vacation destination for you and a group of friends.

Energy Star and NAHB Green Building Certified

Utilized onsite tree trimmings as protective mulch during construction and as a base for landscaping beds
 
Minimized environmental intrusion during onsite construction
 
Minimized disturbance of and damage to trees and other vegetation designated for protection through installation of fencing and avoidance of trenching, significant changes in grade, and compaction of soil and critical root zones
 
Used building materials that require no additional finish resources to complete application onsite (Flooring, Siding, Cedar Beams)
 
Used pre-cut or pre-assembled building systems or methods (Floor Trusses)
 
Provided a covered entry (e.g., awning, covered porch) at exterior doors to prevent water intrusion and subsequent rotting of joists, sills, and finishes
 
Used recommended-sized roof overhangs for the climate
 
Installed perimeter drain for all basement footings sloped to discharge to daylight
 
Installed gutter and downspout system to divert water 5 feet away from foundation and from there into the overall onsite drainage area
 
Installed enhanced foundation waterproofing
 
Stone veneer indigenous to the area
 
Sized space heating and cooling system/equipment according to building heating and cooling loads calculated using ANSI/ACCA Manual J 8th Edition or equivalent
 
Utilized third-party plan reviewer to verify design and compliance with the Energy Efficiency section
 
ENERGY STAR® water-conserving appliances installed
 
Installed space heating and water heating equipment in isolated mechanical room or closet with an outdoor source of combustion and ventilation air
 
Installed a tightly-sealed door between the garage and living area and provided continuous air barrier between garage and living areas including air sealing penetrations, walls, ceilings, and floors
 
Open cell spray foam insulation which enables all the heating and cooling systems to be inside the insulated envelope
 
Installed carpet, carpet pad, and floor covering adhesives that hold "Green Label" from Carpet and Rug Institute's indoor air quality testing program or meet equivalent thresholds verified by a third party
 
Masked HVAC outlets during construction and vacuum ducts, boots, and grilles before turning on central heating/cooling system
 
Vented kitchen range exhaust to the outside
 
Provided mechanical ventilation at a rate of 7.5 cfm per bedroom + 7.5 cfm
 
Installed moisture resistant backerboard - not paper-faced sheathing - under tiled surfaces in wet areas