About Us

Terhune Construction

ABOUT US

We have been in business since 1996 providing all aspects of residential and light commercial construction. We are insured, certified Green Builders, certified Lead Renovators and members of the Home Builders Association.

Current President of the HBA of the Grand Traverse Area,

Entered two award winning homes in the HBA parade of homes:

2016 - Log Home, 1st place master suite, 1st place exterior design, People's Choice Award

2021 Remodeled Home. Craftsmanship award, People's Choice Award

2018 Member of the Year for Home Builders Association

NMC Construction Technology Mentor

Board of Directors Education Committee

2005 - Terhune Construction framed a 1st place exterior design award winner for AbTech, Inc.

2014 - Terhune Construction framed and sided a People's Choice award winner in the 2014 Parade of Homes for Blue Sky construction,

2018 - Terhune Construction framed a home for Northwest Carpentry

2019 - Terhune Construction framed and sided a home for O'Gardy Development Co.

Please contact us for your renovation, remodeling or new home construction projects!

(231) 883-9607

OUR SERVICES

We handle all aspects of any building project

GARAGES

NEW HOMES

REMODELED HOMES

HOME ADDITIONS

What's a Green Home Builder ?

LOW EMISSION MATERIALS

Maybe that new car smell isn't so great

The smell of a new car, new carpet, or a freshly painted room is actually chemicals off-gassing or slowly releasing some of the byproducts of the production process. We use adhesives, sealants, and paints that contain low or no amounts of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that give off that new car smell. Don't worry, there is still paint on the walls and adhesive to help keep floors from squeaking, we just want to make sure they don't make anyone sick.

HIGH PERFORMANCE HOME WRAP

Your home needs a protective skin just like you do

Our "house wrap" is a "water-resistive vapor-permeable air barrier membrane." By carefully installing this home's "skin," we control the flow of air and moisture through the exterior of the building and greatly reduce the potential for problems such as air infiltration, water damage, rot, and mold growth. Other benefits include improved energy efficiency and indoor air quality over the life of the building.

ADVANCED FRAMING TECHNIQUES

Optimum value engineering

With the goal of a more comfortable and energy-efficient home, Advanced Framing {also called optimum value engineering) reduces the amount of structurally-redundant lumber in the walls to save natural resources and allow for more insulation. It also places structural members in a way that allows for a maximized thermal break between the indoors and outdoors. Homes built with Advanced Framing techniques will be more energy-efficient because of the increased insulation and have a lower impact on the environment by saving unnecessary lumber.

FRESH AIR

Build it tight and vent it right!

Building a tight exterior envelope with properly controlled mechanical ventilation is the ultimate solution for top indoor air quality (IAQ). We use Panasonic spot ERVs (Energy Recovery Ventilators) which bring fresh air into the home and exhaust stale air. Energy-efficient ERVs recover heat and moisture according to the season while maintaining balanced air pressure within the home.