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What a Winter!
Snow, snow, and more snow. Some say global warming is to blame, others say, "what global warming?" It has been the snowiest winter in decades in Ashe County.
In addition to many minor snow events, Ashe County has had several major snow events this winter that essentially stopped everything in its tracks. In addition to the snow, we have had long durations of below freezing days, another record setter. Fortunately, we only had one ice storm of note this winter but what an ice storm that was. It crippled Watagua County and parts of Ashe County for a few days.
So, how does this weather affect construction? It slows the building process down. When roads and driveways are covered with 6 to 12 inches of snow, it is hard to get to job sites. The ground is also frozen so it is hard to clear land and dig footers much less poor concrete. When wind and cold temperatures combine, as they often do in the High Country, is is impossible for our crews to work outside.
We have had to delay starts on several houses because of the winter weather. The houses we were fortunate enough to dry in before the bitter cold and snow came, are proceeding along because we can work inside with portable heat.
While this winter weather slows the building process, once your cabin is built, this is the weather you dreamed of if you snow ski or just like snow. The North Carolina ski slopes have had the best winter in decades, if not ever. I can personally attest to how beautiful snow flakes are as they gently fall, turning fields and trees white. Looking out my cabin windows at the snow while drinking hot chocolate is mesmerizing. It never grows old.
My message is to proceed with your cabin dream. Call us and lets see if we can help you achieve your mountain cabin dream sooner than later. It is a building client's market now. Prices are great. Let us surprise you.