Quality Building
Every builder says they are committed to quality but what do they
do to achieve it? Building a home is a complicated endeavor so we have
established certain controls to achieve our quality standards. These
are just some of the ways we strive to build a better home.
Mandatory Third Party Inspections - In addition to our superintendent
and supervision, we hire independent inspectors to review the key aspects
of home construction, such as concrete foundation, framing, window installation,
roofing, etc. This is in addition to City Inspections, who provide another
level of review.
Post-Tension Foundations - All our new homes are built with post-tension
concrete foundations. These types of foundations have been found to
be superior to traditional concrete slab foundations in areas where
earthquakes occur. A post-tension slab is built with beams (thickened
concrete) running through it at right angles to one another as well
as, one continuous beam around its perimeter. A sheathed cable is laid
through each interior beam before the slab is poured. After the slab
is cured, the ends of the cables are pulled taught with a tensioning
device and tied off. This puts a slight curve in the slab, giving it
spring, which allows for movement with much less chance for structural
damage.
Internal Quality Control Checklist - All our homes are checked at
various stages throughout the construction process through our Internal
Quality Control Process. Checklists ensure that all the important items
are covered.
Monitoring & Evaluation of Subcontractors - We continually monitor
the performance of our subcontractors. We only use top architects and
engineers to design a quality product. We have spent years cultivating
relationships with subcontractors evaluated on their performance so
that you can get a better quality home. Even though we go through all
these steps to assure a quality home, it does not mean that we build
a perfect home. No one has ever built one yet. But we will strive to
minimize the chance for human error through our process, and if you
find something that’s not done to our standards, we pledge that
we will fix it promptly.
In addition to our Quality Assurance, all of our homes are wired for
the future. That is standard, not at an upgrade price.
Why? The real questions is why not? New construction
is the easiest stage to wire a home but few companies install it as
standard. It’s usually part of some kind of upgrade package. We
believe that wiring for the future soon will be as standard as providing
electrical outlets. You may not need it now, but it’s good to
know that the technology is built in the walls for you.
Here’s what we install in every home.
Central Distribution Unit - This is the heart of the wiring system
where all areas connect too. Usually this is installed in a closet where
it can be accessible.
Cat 5 Wiring - This is 4 twisted pairs of high quality copper wire
enclosed in an outer jacket, which is used for phone, fax, modem, and
high speed digital computer transmissions. One cable will support four
phone lines and has high immunity to interference.
RG6 Cabling - This is a coaxial cable with insulated center wire and
four layers of shielding, which supports hundreds of channels and digital
data. It is used for cable TV, digital satellite, cable modem and high-speed
interactive video services and has high immunity to interference.
Outlets are provided in all bedrooms, dens, lofts and family room,
which are specifically designed to support advanced information services.
All this results in a network capable system that can be connected to
fit your needs.
What does this allow you to do?
• Share a printer
• Connect a laptop in your family room
• Access the Internet in multiple rooms
• Create a functional home office
• Access to entertainment services
• Potential increased resale value
