With a new home being the biggest purchase one can
make, you would think that builders would really stress the features
and benefits
of their homes
and describe what makes them unique and special. Instead, what you
see are ads talking about building your "dream" home,
over and over. FREE BASEMENT, GOURMENT KITCHENS, OPEN FLOOR
PLANS and INDOOR PLUMBING.
You seldom, if ever, see builders talk much about
the building techniques and technologies in their homes. That's probably
because they don't have much new to talk about. Most builders are still
building homes like they did 20 years ago!
Lone Star Custom Homes, on the other hand, prides
itself on constantly learning and developing its building techniques.
We never offer free basements with our homes as a "sales gimmick"
and our kitchens are uniquely designed for each individual homeowner.
What we like to tell our clients about is the state-of-the-art
technologies and innovation in our homes. The science of home
building is changing rapidly these days. Green building techniques
and code
changes are occurring almost daily. A builder today needs to
be constantly "in
school"!
We believe that our homes are some of the most technically
advanced homes in the market today, from a wide variety of viewpoints.
Here are just some of the features that we offer in our homes and why
we believe that they are important.
AIA
and LEED-AP Architects
Great homes start with great design. Engineering and structural knowledge
requires a great amount of training and experience. We have some of the best
in the business.
Aerated
Autoclaved Concrete walls
Doesn't burn, mold, decay and has superior insulation properties.
Geothermal
Heating and Cooling
No gas bill and a small electric bill.
Fluid
Applied Moisture Barriers
A moisture barrier is required but does no good the way it is so often applied.
Organic
Plaster wall coverings
Healthier, repels dirt and regulates humidity.
Tankless
water heaters
Constant hot water for as long as you need it without paying to store large
quantities just to be ready.
Energy
Recovery Ventilation
Why keep polluted, smoky and otherwise "sick" air
in your house? Keep your indoor air-quality at the highest
level.
Integrated Lighting
Easily controlled area lighting without tracking down countless individual
light switches saves electricity.
Home Network
Monitor and control all of your home electronics, including appliances and
alarm systems from anywhere in the world.
Gray
water recovery systems
Save water and reduce costs
Radiant
floor heating
The best heat starts at your feet. No flame to dry out the are and blow dust
through the house.
Encapsulated
Crawl Spaces
Eliminate excess moisture under the floor and control temperature and humidity
for more even heating and cooling.
Spray
Foam Insulation
Eliminate air-infiltration and provide for conditioned and usable attic spaces
Recycled
Drywall
Simply good for the environment and decreases landfill waste
Superior
Wall Basements systems
Fast basement installation, easier to finish with a lifetime
warranty
Windmills and Solar
Panels
Free utilities and in some instances you can even sell power back to the
utility companies
Hardcoat Stucco
This is not EIFS, commonly referred to as Dryvit No
fragile styrofoam but a hard concrete finish,
Energy
Wise HVAC Assessment Service
We like to make sure that the HVAC package is as close
to perfect as it can be.
Blower door testing
and certification
Check for air leaks and loose fittings.
LEED
Certification
As a member of USGBC, this certification assures you that your home has met
rigorous testing and the highest national standards.
When interviewing builders for consideration in building
your new home, ask them about some of these areas; see what they
know. If you don't get the right answers or they don't know what you're
talking
about, call us and we'll explain it all to you . . . with enthusiasm!
