Month: August 2019

Published Articles

Five Things to Think About When Building a Custom Home

August 30, 2019

Reading Time: 2 minutes As we go through life, we learn what we could have done better. In other words, hindsight is 20/20. Building a house is no different. Especially if, like many, it is the first time you’ve purchased a custom home. However, the solution to this is to learn from those who have been where you are… Read More »

What is a Design + Build Construction Company?

August 28, 2019

Reading Time: 3 minutes Design-Build means one team from start to finish. Simplified construction and open communication enable one firm to reach otherwise unattainable cost and speed savings. When you work with a design + build firm, you can expect to sit at the table with the best architects, builders, engineers, and estimators regularly. The open communication between these… Read More »

Biggest Mistakes New Home Owners Make When Remodeling Their Home

August 23, 2019

Reading Time: 3 minutes When you buy a pre-built home, there is a chance you will want to remodel certain aspects. That’s normal as there’s a high chance you didn’t get the perfect home for you. RIght after you buy a home, you want to give it your style and make it right for you. However, there’s a lot… Read More »

How to Plan a Garage Conversion

August 21, 2019

Reading Time: 2 minutes Perhaps one of the most efficient ways to expand is through converting your garage. You can add value and space to your home with less planning and complication. In addition, if you have a double garage, you can use just half of the space so that you can keep space for one car each day.… Read More »

Pros and Cons of Custom Home Building

August 19, 2019

Reading Time: 3 minutes Building a custom home will present many challenges, so it’s vital that you know what you are in for and that you have found the right person to build with. Wiltrack Construction is more than a crew that builds homes. We want to make sure that you are making the best decision for you. As… Read More »

Ask These Questions Before Building A Home Addition

August 16, 2019

Reading Time: 3 minutes A home addition adds square footage to your home as well as architectural interest and home value. However, it’s a major commitment that can cost a significant amount of money. Chances are there is something that you want to solve with an addition. However, before you get started, you need to make sure you are… Read More »

How to Protect Your Home from Salt Water

August 14, 2019

Reading Time: 2 minutes Living in Florida means dealing with saltwater in the air and on your home. The closer you live to the beach, the more of issue saltwater will present. Many people don’t realize that having a home on the beach will mean dealing with salt air corrosion. As such, there is a bit of a different… Read More »

When Buying a Home for Remodel Makes More Sense

August 12, 2019

Reading Time: 2 minutes If you’ve been looking at moving into a new home, you have a few options. First, you can buy a home someone else is selling. This is the route that many if not most homeowners choose throughout their lives. You’ll get a quality home; however, someone will have lived in it before you. The other… Read More »

Ten Types of Room That Can Be Added to Any Home

August 9, 2019

Reading Time: 3 minutes When you’re working to build a custom home in Florida, you know you need a good mud (sand) room as well as a living room with a great air conditioning. However, there are a few types of rooms that you might not have thought about before. These ten types of rooms are great for making… Read More »

Where to Find Custom Home Inspiration

August 5, 2019

Reading Time: 3 minutes When you are looking to build a custom home, the first task is figuring out what you want in that home. A designer can help; however, you need a starting point. There will be many questions that you need rough answers to. For example, open-concept, how many bedrooms, craftsman or modern, and more. Wiltrack Construction… Read More »

Hurricane Protection for Your Custom Home

August 1, 2019

Reading Time: 3 minutes Living in Florida on the coast means worrying about your custom home in ways that other people may not have to. Hurricane season is a threat every year. Also, changes in the global climate and making storms stronger and more damaging year after year. That’s why today, we’re going to talk about how you can… Read More »

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