The Settling Saga: A Dance of Stone and Soil in Your New Home

Imagine for a moment that your new house is a dancer. As the music begins to play, it moves in a carefully choreographed performance. It twists, it turns, it swells, and it shrinks. This, dear readers, is the little-known ballet of home construction, a spectacle led by the maestro, settlement.

Today, we’re chatting with the seasoned virtuoso of this dance, Dave Linna, Senior Project Manager of New Home Construction at Paraprin Construction. With over 30 years of experience crafting stunning homes across the beautiful landscapes of northern Ohio, Dave is here to guide us through the unsung steps of the settling process.

“A house,” Dave begins, “is a living, breathing organism.” With this striking image, he reminds us that like any creature, a home evolves, adapting to its environment and the rhythms of its inhabitants. “More moisture moves in when a family does. Turn on the heat in winter, it gets drier.” The house, it seems, is continually adjusting to its environment, a delicate ballet of change.

This dance extends to the great outdoors, where the stage is set even before the first brick is laid. Dave explains, “When a new home is built, the excavating process disrupts the soil. Soil that’s been sitting there undisturbed, compacted and hardened by decades, even centuries, of weather.” This disruption, like a stir in the orchestra pit, signals the beginning of the performance.

“The basement over-dig, water, sewer, gas line installations – these elements, especially when coupled with significant rains, lead to settlement and a churned-up chorus of stone and rock on the surface.”

And like any masterpiece, this process takes time. “It’s most noticeable in the first year but can continue beyond that. That’s why we often use stone for backfill. It’s part of the dance, the natural rhythm of new home construction.”

There’s a comforting harmony in Dave’s words. Yes, settlement may seem like a nerve-wracking part of the homebuilding process, but under the skilled guidance of Paraprin Construction, it’s just another step in the dance.

“Remember,” Dave says as he concludes our chat, “settlement is completely normal for new home construction. It’s all part of the dance.” With that, we’re reminded that each twist and turn, every rise and fall, contributes to the final bow: a house transformed into a home, a stage set for a lifetime of memories.

So, dear readers, let’s appreciate the dance. Embrace the natural rhythm of your new home as it settles into its role, and know that this movement, this dance, is a sign of a performance beautifully executed. After all, it’s being led by the virtuosos at Paraprin Construction.

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With the growing buzz around Cold Creek Crossing in Sandusky, Ohio, the appeal of a Paraprin home is clear. So if you’re standing on the edge of your home-owning journey, or yearning for a custom home that’s truly you, why wait?

Paraprin Construction invites you to dive into this exciting, fun-filled journey of home building. Remember, your dream home is just a ‘yes’ away, and a thrilling adventure awaits. And who knows? Maybe you’ll see Dave in your dreams, holding the keys to your future.

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To sweeten the deal at Cold Creek Crossing, the city of Sandusky is offering a 10-year tax abatement for those who build a new home. Click here for more details.

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Paraprin Construction is excited to be a preferred builder of Sandusky headquartered, Civista Bank. Please contact CTP and mortgage loan expert, Tim Ott, at (419) 239-8615.

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For general inquiries into Paraprin Construction please call/text (440) 523-8254.