This is one of the most important
factors when buying a house. You deserve good craftsmanship
and a well-built home. The average home buyer is
neither aware nor has the knowledge regarding quality
of construction when selecting a home. This is a
major problem. Most home buyers judge a house by
its internal and external appearances and by traditional
amenities such as landscaping, foyer, etc.
Although
the home buyer has been given some legislative protection,
it truly isn’t enough to protect the biggest
single investment of most people’s lives.
It’s extremely important that the consumer
be aware of the factors to look for when purchasing
a home.
One
factor that can have a tremendous impact on the
quality of construction is the weather, both locally
and nationally. When there is inclement weather
there is little or no protection for a wood framed
house during the early phases of construction. Wet
wood swells which causes joints to weaken, warp
and twist. Wet wood can become a breeding source
for wood spores and fungi which can cause health
problems. Additionally, wet wood can dry unevenly
which is one of the main reason walls in homes develop
cracks.
When
other parts of the country experience severe and
devastating storms, the subsequent damage creates
a shortage of building materials and prices increase.
You can imagine what a builder would do if he sees
his profits disappear as the price of materials
increase by 25 to 50%. Inevitably, he will cut corners
somewhere to protect himself and his business. Weather
is not a detrimental factor in constructing a "Super
Home". We neither deplete natural resources
nor fear the elements.
Other
important factors in determining the quality of
construction are correct room dimensions, proper
wall height, straight walls that are vertically
plumb, and corners that are square. If these factors
are met, the subcontractors can do higher quality
work rather that correct or adjust for poorly constructed
walls. "Super Home" walls meet all of
the above criteria because the polystyrene blocks
are accurate and precise in their dimensions. This
accuracy demands correct installation by the contractor
which translates into a high quality home. Our "Super
Home" will give you that quality.