Our house on Great Falls Street (GFS) in Falls Church is coming along nicely! The trim carpenters have been hard at work inside the house installing the molding and trim features. When it comes to interior trim, there are a …
And we have drywall! This is always a pivotal stage for me. After seeing the house framed up for the last two months, it’s a big change. I love the transformation the house makes from pre-drywall to close in. I …
One of the happiest days during construction (for me) is seeing the siding and stone installed. These are color selections EVERYONE sees. It’s important to get it right. I’ve had some winners… …and some losers. Don’t get me wrong. I …
We take insulation pretty seriously around here. We always have and we always will. Dad has always done more than required by code which has historically set NDI apart from the crowd. In fact, in 2009 we made a commitment …
Now that our house on Great Falls Street is all framed up with windows, doors and the roof installed, it’s time for the mechanical stage. This is when the HVAC, Plumbing and Electrical are run throughout the house. The HVAC subcontractor …
One of the goals I’ve had for this blog is to open up about our company and about me personally. I know we are running a business here, but we’re also working with people on a very personal level. Building …
I love ringing in the New Year. It feels like a fresh start, like anything is possible. Perhaps it’s the new “At-A-Glance” calendar on my desk. Yes, I still use one. Or the promise of what’s to come with the …
I was all set to post a blog entry about insulation this week. I’ll get back to building soon enough but for now, there is something else I want to talk about. I’m sure if you’re like me, the holidays …
Window installation is a critical step in the building process. If windows aren’t set properly from the get go, there will always be issues (air and water infiltration, not opening or closing properly, etc.). Windows must be “hung” in the …
Giving Thanks. Our NDI family is feeling pretty darn thankful this year as we welcomed a new baby for one team member and celebrated the nuptials of another. We’re also on our way to finish close to 50 homes by …
