Incandescent light bulbs are out and energy efficient lighting is in!

Energy effcient light bulbs will soon be a requirement.  The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 mandates phasing out inefficient incandescent light bulbs starting in 2012.  One hundred watt bulbs will be banned in 2012, 75-watt bulbs in 2013, & 40-watt & 60-watt bulbs in 2014.

By the way, using the wrong type of CFL often leads to quick burnout.

So what does watt mean?  Watt is how much power the light bulb is delivering when it's on.

What is a CFL?  A CFL is a compact fluorescent light.  They use up to 75% less electricity to get the same amount of light compared to incandesescent bulbs.

2 Rentals Available

We often get asked if we have any rentals available and from time to time we do!  We currently have 2 homes available.

524 Green Street in New Haven is a 4 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 story on a full basement with no garage.  This home is located in the East Allen County school district.  Rent is $650.00 a month plus $650.00 deposit.  Pets require a $250.00 non-refundable pet deposit.

12504 Sonoma Drive is located in Carroll Creek.  The home is a 3 bedroom, 2 bath ranch with an attached 2 car garage.  This home is located NW in Northwest Allen County School district.  Rent is $950.00 a month plus a $950.00 deposit.  Pets require a $250.00 non-refundable pet deposit.

For more information please call Olly at 469-6460.

 Make 2011 the year to build your dream home!

Have you thought about building?  Are you looking for more space or less space?  Do you want land?  Give us a call 490-1417.  We can make your dreams come true!

 We can build on your lot or ours!  Each Granite Ridge home is custom built with the highest quality.

Did you know that we can also sell your existing home?  Several of us are also REALTORS® and Century 21 Bradley holds our license. 

This charming all brick ranch at 516 Curdes Avenue in Fort Wayne is available for $81,900!  This home features over 1200 SF, attached one car garage, seperate utility room and fenced yard.  Call us today to take a look at this home.

Have you ever driven by a house and wondered why is their brick discolored?  The name of that white discoloration is Efflorescence.  Efflorescence is caused by water evaporation which leaves crystallized salt deposits behind.  A quick cleaning will take care of the problem.  Call Nob Brick at 483-2126 for recommendations on what acid wash to use.

Many times when a homeowner is deciding on what brick they want on their new home they drive by other homes and pick a color they like.  What most people don’t realize it that mortar color will drastically change what their brick will look like.  Did you know that when you look at brick 20% of what you see is actually mortar!  So remember, if you choose a brick and it looks like a different color it’s probably the mortar.

Granite Ridge Builders offers a large variety of bricks to choose from on your new home.  Most Fort Wayne homes have some brick on the exterior.

This is a brick wall in the showroom at Granite Ridge.  This shows one brick color will several different mortar selections.