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Site Plan
2010 Showcase Home Exterior Features
Take a self-guided tour of the Southern Living Showcase Home by following the numbered features. Green features that assist LEED for Homes certification appear in green.
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Foothills Masonry | Footings, Foundation, Brickwork
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James Hardie | Artisan Lap Siding — Exterior siding is James Hardie Artisan Lap, a durable product that resists shrinking, swelling and cracking. It is non-combustible and resists mold and mildew, damage by termites and other insects, and damage from harsh weather. The product’s basic composition is Portland cement, ground sand, cellulose fiber, select additives and water. It contains no asbestos, glass fibers or formaldehyde.
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Allcon Roofing | Roof — Presidential Shake™ shingles are thick, heavyweight, and multiple layered with dual sealant strips to create a durable and storm resistant material. Underlayment is Rex SynFelt 100% Polypropylene synthetic material that is Class-A fire rated and has an extended UV resistance. Three River Stone | Thin-Cut Natural Stone — Full dimensional natural stone is sawed to a suitable thickness while maintaining its original, natural beauty. Three River’s innovative process doubles the stone’s coverage area and eliminates excess weight and waste.
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Samson Stone | Interior & Exterior Stone Installation
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GBS Lumber, JELD-WEN | Windows & Doors — Windows are aluminum-clad wood with simulated divided light and Low-e glass. Aluminum cladding provides a durable protective shell on the exterior surfaces of wood windows and patio doors, offering resistance against scratches, cracking, blistering, and flaking.
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Heirloom Stair & Iron | Staircase, Exterior Ironwork — The unique stair and balustrade complements the green theme of the home. Staircase wood is stain grade red oak, with a “distressed” finish on all newels. Hand-forged iron is used as newel accents and in the balustrade design. Overhead Door | Garage Doors — Garage doors are made from recycled Douglas-fir that is fused with exterior grade resins and wax to form a hard-working door panel.
High Res Studio of Seamon Whiteside + Associates | Landscape Architect — The site and landscape design blends principles of both formal and naturalistic garden design. Many of the features are “green” and contribute points toward LEED for Homes certification.
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37 General Shale Brick | Exterior Brick,
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Pavers, Outdoor Fireplace — The driveway is permeable pavers, which allow rainwater to seep into the soil rather than create storm water runoff issues.
38 FCA Land Surveying | Survey, Site Plan —
The site plan included a tree survey and an erosion control plan.
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43 A stepped path leading to the front door
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44 The formal parking court provides space for
39 Lambes Grading And Services | Site
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Preparation — Site preparation and stewardship of the home site during construction included protecting disturbed topsoil from erosion with silt fencing, controlling the path and velocity of runoff with silt fencing, and protection of trees on the site.
40 GroundsMaster | Landscape / Hardscape
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41 A variety of native plants with seasonal
42 interest minimizes maintenance and irrigation needs. Red Maples shade the driveway and ‘Little Gem’ Magnolia and Serviceberry trees complement numerous native oaks, dogwoods and sourwood trees that were preserved on the lot. Encore Azaleas, Mt. Airy Dwarf Fothergilla, and fern varieties help to restore the site’s native understory. Hardscape and landscape elements complement the home’s architectural features.
from the street not only provides a dedicated pedestrian access, but reinforces the dramatic view of the home’s primary entrance. Pavers add warmth and charm to both pedestrian and vehicular spaces.
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guest parking and serves as a threshold to the home’s more private spaces. Permeable pavers are used in parking areas to filter contaminants and reduce run-off.
45 A stepping stone path leads the pedestrian 46 from the private parking court, between the
primary residence and carriage house and into the rear garden spaces where it provides an irregular edge between drought tolerant lawn areas and native groundcover beds. 47 A potted herb garden in gravel paving takes advantage of the minimal sunlight that the rear yard receives.
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48 A rain barrel captures rainwater from the
carriage house to supply water to a potting area under the carriage house’s rear arbor. A compost area further supports the home’s kitchen garden.
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49 The stepping stone path continues by the
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home’s rain garden where runoff from the rear yard’s limited lawn areas can be filtered. The rain garden is home to Virginia Sweetspire, Iris and other native plants that provide seasonal interest while tolerating saturated soils.
50 The stepping stone path meanders around the 51 site’s preserved signature oak tree to provide
access to the lawn and master bedroom before terminating at a spacious outdoor room.
52 The paver patio provides seating around a large
outdoor fireplace.
53 A circular turfgrass area surrounded by a
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low hedge provides a visual terminus from the stepping stone path and serves as an overflow area for larger events.
54 A water feature generates soft noise to
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complete this outdoor experience. The fireplace and outdoor patio placement serves to provide a strong visual and physical connection between the home’s interior and exterior spaces.
55 A gracious composite deck and outdoor
kitchen adjacent to the screened porch is an extension of the home’s interior living space and is programmed for additional outdoor seating and dining.
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