Our construction standards go well beyond the
expected because we think our homeowners deserve the best home
value for their investment. These standards take extra time and
higher-quality materials, but they deliver a much better quality
of life for those who live in the homes we build. As you select
your homebuilder, see how (or if) they address these important
construction details.
HVAC System - The heating ventilating and air
conditioning system is properly designed and sized utilizing heating
and cooling load calculations to provide an efficient and comfortable
system.
Engineered Floor Joists
- We use engineered wood I beam floor joists that are
glued and screwed in place, with Advantex sub-flooring for straighter
finished floors. This extra effort practically eliminates floor
squeaks.
Basement Waterproofing - Delta Matt MS waterproofing
system is used in our basements to help maintain a dry basement
foundation area.
House Wrap
- We install house wrap over all exterior sheathing of heated
walls. The wrap acts as a windscreen and prevents water from entering
the wall system.
Insulated Doors and Weather Stripping
- For fewer drafts and maximum energy efficiency, we
install insulated doors with a factory threshold and weather stripping
to provide a sealed barrier between heated/air-conditioned areas
and unheated areas.
Fully Insulated Garage
- To minimize temperature differences between the house
and the garage, we fully insulate the garage walls, ceiling and
install insulated doors.
Sheathing of Attic Walls
- We install a sheathing
barrier on the backside of attic walls. This provides a backing
for the wall insulation and helps maximize insulation values in
order to achieve a more comfortable and energy efficient home.
Efficient, low-maintenance
windows - Aluminum or vinyl clad windows reduce
exterior maintenance and the need for painting. Insulated Low-E
glass increases the energy efficiency.
Lead flashing around plumbing
vents - Wherever plumbing vents pierce the roof,
lead flashing is used for durability and longevity.
