Beyond the Code

Tuff-n-Dri Waterproofing - This is not just damp-proofing but Tuff-n-Dri has a warranty to keep a basement "dry"  We even go beyond this by paying for  extra gravel and filter cloth to the french drain to insure that  silt will not get into the french drain.  

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Framing - look at the unfinished areas of a house.  Are the joints tight with clean cuts?  We double up the joists under kitchen islands so you never have that "rattle"  when someone walks by.  We also support fireplaces with LVL's and extra supports.  We use extra glue, nails and screws on the subfloor.   Extra supports throughout house that are well beyond what is code.   

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Concrete - This is code now but we have doing these techniques for years.  All slabs and driveways are poured with 3000 psi with added rebar in all critical areas.  Grade beams are under the walls in basement.  4 inches of gravel and 6 mill poly vapor barrier are under slabs

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Structural engineer - We use a structural engineer throughout the building of house to inspect or advise, as well as  the county inspectors.   Engineered floor systems, retaining walls, decks, etc 

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TechShield Radiant Barrier Sheathing - This type of sheathing can lower the temperature in the attic up to 30 degrees than regular sheathing that is code.  Will save on energy bills. Home Builders Association is pushing to have this as a standard code by 2020 

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Steel engineered decks - Again, we go beyond code and use an engineered steel deck that with a poured concrete pad for stone or tile with copper counter flashing

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Standard Code Energy savers-   Full house wrap on all exterior walls, special insulated low "E" windows and doors, special caulking at all exterior walls , zoned heating and air.  

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Humidifiers/ Dehumidifiers -  Humidifier is added to HVAC system  for the main floor .  Dehumidifier is added to HVAC system for the basement level.  

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Custom cabinets - Custom cabinets not manufactured box cabinets. These cabinets can be customized for each house.   Custom cabinets have dovetail drawers , soft close drawers , seeded glass doors, panels for appliances  and extra storage throughout the kitchen and master baths.  

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Stoops - Stoops will not  separate from the house....we have stoop arms in the foundation, back- fill the foundation and add the stoop after the concrete walkway is poured.  Extra steel and fibers are added to the concrete walkway. A "masonry" stoop is then put on top of the concrete.  So no possible separation is possible 

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Plumbing - high end plumbing materials used.  Cast iron or americast tubs 

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Electricial - LED lighting, dimmers, extras throughout the houses 

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And  many more.......would love to tell you all about them.....