The Custom HomeDesign Standards Guide
What discerning homeowners should look for when building a luxury custom home.
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- What to look for in the structure, the building envelope and interior finishes
- Why each standard matters in a Gulf Coast climate, in plain language
- A side-by-side worksheet for comparing builders
- 10 questions to ask before you choose a builder
Twelve pages on what separates a well-built home.
Two homes can share the same finishes and the same square footage and still perform nothing alike. This guide walks through the parts you never see, and what to ask about them.
The Structure
Engineered foundations, 2×6 framing, wind-load design and what a structural warranty should cover.
The Building Envelope
How a Houston home handles heat, humidity and wind-driven rain, and how to verify it was sealed right.
Builder Comparison Worksheet
Price per square foot doesn't tell you what's in the walls. Compare builders line by line instead.
10 Questions to Ask
A checklist for your first builder meetings. Clear, specific answers are a good sign.
Every home is built to a written standard.
A systems approach to homes that are safe, healthy, durable, comfortable, energy efficient and environmentally responsible. The guide shows exactly what that includes.
Know what to look for before you choose a builder.
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