Hurricane Matthew devastated the Caribbean and coasts of Florida, Georgia, South Carolina & North Carolina. We had about 100 Deltec homeowners in its path & have reached out to all of them. Thankfully, everyone we spoke to is safe and sound. Thousands of people on the East Coast, however,…
When you see a home under construction, does it look like the picture on the left? That’s pretty common with traditional stick-built construction. In fact, with traditional on-site building, about 25-30% of construction materials are sent to the landfill. Mind you, that’s material you pay for! When you build…
This month’s featured home takes us to Tennessee! Don & Linda built our 1600 model with a 16’x16’ connect to an 800 round garage. The home features a finished basement, 3 bedrooms/3 bath, wrap around porch & amazing metal roof. When asked why they chose a Deltec for their…
We’re excited to share some new photography of our Model Home & Innovation Center. Why do we call it Model Home & Innovation Center? The net-zero energy home serves as both a showcase for prospective buyers, as well as a research and development tool for us to study energy…
The House Ridgeline B model in North Carolina, 1604 square feet. Their Story Rick and Maureen turned to Deltec, a company in their own backyard, to help them build the green home of their dreams. Having fallen in love with the Ridgeline design—created for Deltec Homes by a local…
Their Story Jim and Gail of Abingdon, VA grew up as environmentalists and readers of Mother Earth News—which is where they found Deltec Homes. They wanted to build a home that incorporated the oldest, yet most effective green technologies: passive solar design. They used the Deltec Homes’ Crescent Chalet…
This contemporary and simple model is designed for form and function when it comes to sustainability and layout. For this Renew Collection feature, I asked Andrea Martin, Deltec CAD Designer and brain behind the Highland what inspired her to create this model. “We knew contemporary homes are light and…
Deltec is very unique, so we understand if there’s a little confusion about what exactly we provide. Answer: Deltec provides the structural shell of your home, which includes the exterior wall system, roof system and floor system (click here for the entire list). These images are great examples of…
Summer is approaching quickly and we’re dreaming of a nice, relaxing beach vacation. Enter Mountain to Sea, a Deltec home on Folly Beach, South Carolina. This two-story, 2992 square-foot home is across the street from the beach and features 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, amazing ocean views and great outdoor…
Sunday April 24, 2016 | 12pm – 4pm 275 Manor Road | Mars Hill, NC 28754 – click here for directions Bring the whole family to come see our new model home! The 3-bedroom, 2-bath, 1500 square feet model features some of our most advanced energy efficient options and…
We’re so excited to announce that we have become the first prefabricated homebuilding company to achieve B Corp Certification! The prestigious certification is given to companies who meet the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability, and use the power of business to…
Our sales team got together and made up a list of the most frequently asked questions (FAQs, if you will). Throughout the year, we’ll feature different questions and answers in our newsletter and blog to help you better understand why a Deltec is like no other home. The first…
This Arts and Crafts style model offers a combination of classic architectural appeal and modern high-performance design. An open floorplan and the 400-square-foot wraparound porch ensures comfortable living space both indoors and out. Chad Moore, Deltec project manager and the lead designer of the Chestnut tells us more about…
This winter has us dreaming of a sunny, warm escape! Enter “Little Cayman Escape”, a Deltec in the Cayman Islands used as a rental property for a very lucky homeowner. The 1,600 model on pilings features 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and a large porch with an amazing view of…
We’re excited to announce that Deltec has won “Best Of Customer Service” on Houzz®, the leading platform for home remodeling and design. We were chosen by the more than 35 million monthly unique users that comprise the Houzz community from among more than one million active home building, remodeling…
The first newsletter of every year features a “best of” the previous year. As we look back, we realize 2015 was quite a year! We had some great highlights including a feature on the DIY Network show Breakneck Builds, construction of a new net-zero model home, a new planbook…
Post by Leigha Dickens, Deltec Green Building and Sustainability Manager & Certified HERS Rater What’s Your HERS Score? If you haven’t heard of the RESNET HERS index and you’re interested in energy efficient building, prepare for a brief lesson (and take notes!). The HERS (Home Energy Rating System) index…
Deltec is so excited to have our first Florida Homebuilding Seminar in St. Petersburg on February 6! Attendees will get an in-depth look at what makes a Deltec the perfect coastal home: from panoramic views to hurricane resistance. One of the most important aspects of our seminars is taking…
Earlier this year, Deltec did a trip giveaway to Around the Sea, the world’s first rotating bed & breakfast located in Prince Edward Island, Canada. Did I mention it happens to be a Deltec? Our winners, Edwin and Rhena, couldn’t believe they had actually won. In fact, they thought…
Steve Linton, president of Deltec and Leigha Dickens, green building and sustainability manager were invited to speak at the National Association of Home Buiders’ International Builders’ Show on January 21st in Las Vegas. In their interactive presentation, you’ll not only discover the essential elements of a high performance home,…
