We believe in spending a great deal of time everyday personally insuring that homes we build meet our high standards and our customers’ expectations. Some of our standard construction practices include:
- Doubled 1/2″ steel rebar throughout all concrete footings, even when not required by building codes
- Custom designed foundation plans including extensive use of drop sills for maximum strength and level floors
- We fill all concrete block piers solid with mortar for extra strength
- We waterproof nearly all of our foundations except in very sandy soil where it is not necessary
- 2″x10″ floor systems for all heated living space, no 2″x8″s – This makes our floors stronger and eliminates most of the “bounce” associated with 2″x8″ floors
- We not only nail and glue our 3/4″ tongue & groove Advantech floors, we also screw down each piece to minimize floor squeaks
- All homes wrapped with a quality house wrap to provide a breathable moisture barrier against outside elements
- Sound proofing insulation in all bathrooms, the mudroom and master bedroom walls
- After framing is complete, we replace any slightly warped studs to insure that finished walls will be smooth
- We always secure rafters to walls with hurricane straps even if local building codes do not require it – This makes the roof much stronger in very high wind conditions
- Custom built cabinets of the highest quality – our cabinet maker designs your cabinets around your individual needs and tastes – our cabinets are always a key selling point in our homes
- Outstanding trim and brick work that comes from hiring the best workers, not the least expensive – our trim carpenters and masons have worked with us for many years because they do the work we expect
- Low E Windows (more energy efficient, costing less for electricity in the Summer when using the Air Conditioning)
- All Exterior Doors are Fiberglass (Fiberglass doors won’t dent as easily as steel doors)
- Concrete steel reinforcing wire panels in garage, parking pad and driveway concrete
- All our homes include very large attic storage areas
Energy Efficient Features
- 17 SEER High Efficiency Heat/AC system (two-staged, zoned systems)
- Techshield Radient Roof Sheathing in attic (reflects UV rays to keep attics cooler during the summer)
- Increased insulations – ceiling: R-38; walls: R-15; floors: R-19
- Low E glass, double-pane vinyl windows