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Every home we build is designed and inspected by a certified structural engineer. This includes reviewing soils tests to determine lot specific foundation details such as the pier depth and size. And each of our frames is designed to carry all loads from the roof to the foundation. The engineer who designs the system also inspects it at three critical junctures- pier drilling and pouring, foundation pour, and frame complete.
We don't stop there. We use an open web truss system, the best floor joist available in residential construction. Each truss is designed, by an engineer to carry the exact load of the frame, not a generic 2 x 12 or I-joist that may or may not be sufficient to carry a point load (from a beam or brace above) in the middle of its span. These trusses allow for pipes, wires and a/c ducts to be run unobstructed throughout the floor system; eliminating the need to cut gaping holes through the homes' structural backbone. Trusses are stiffer (they are 18" to 20" deep as opposed to 11") producing less bouncy, more stable floors. They may cost a bit more but are plenty worth it, ask any engineer.
Our floors are 1 1/8" tongue and groove plywood (not OSB), for stability and sound. We deck our roofs with Techshield because we grew up in Houston and know how hot it can be. Growing up here is also the reason we use rebar in our concrete driveways (even when we cover them with pavers). These kinds of things are a reflection of our commitment to building the best product we can. They also allow us to sleep well. |
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