We will begin by saying that we love Asheville and the mountains of western North Carolina. More important than the natural wonders the people with whom we are able to build relationships are the heart and soul of the Appalachians. We are proud to build beautiful structures here in the Asheville area.

Nevertheless, home-builders and homeowners know that there are building and maintenance difficulties unique to this area of the state. In this article, we will discuss the first three of nine challenges of building and owning a home in western North Carolina. In future articles, we will highlight the next six.