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Foundation

Drainage Planes

Housewrap

Plumbing

HVAC

Fireplaces

Insulation

Roofing

Interior Finish

Exterior Paint

Exterior Finishes

Best Practices: Exterior Finishes

Stucco Block Wall

Directly applying stucco to a block wall properly has a significant impact on its long-term durability.

Brick

A durable, attractive brick wall is constructed with properly mixed mortar, brick ties, and materials that prevent water intrusion.
Stone

A durable manufactured stone application lends long-lasting beauty to a home’s exterior.
Stucco 3-Coat

Constructing a 3-coat stucco exterior finish properly has a significant impact on its long-term durability.

Drainage Planes

Housewrap

Every home needs a drainage plane.

Roofing

Shingles

Properly installing the roofing materials, such as roofing underlayment, flashing, and shingles, helps make the roof weather-resistant.

Best Practices: Insulation

Attic

A high-quality insulation job in the attic can greatly contribute to homeowner comfort...

Floor

Heat loss through an uninsulated or poorly insulated floor over an unconditioned space...

Wall

Properly insulating the exterior walls in a home will increase comfort and help...

Best Practices: Interior Finishes

Drywall

A quality drywall job can save money, speed construction, and improve customer satisfaction.

Paint

The interior paint finish plays a key role in customer satisfaction, because it's a feature buyers readily notice.
Tile over Slab

A durable tile floor over a slab consists of a properly installed isolation membrane, backer board, thin-set mortar, tiles, and grout.
Tile over Subfloor

A durable tile floor installed over a subfloors consists of a properly installed backer board, thin-set mortar, tiles, and grout.