Over a 50 per cent increase in the insulation standard of homes built as recently as 6 years ago will go a long way to reduce your homes built in maintenance costs. Steel Beam Construction. Steel beams are superior to wood support beams. They do not shrink, give you longer, clear spans in your basement to minimize posts giving you greater freedom if you decide to finish your basement. A more expensive and superior to existing building code standard way of sheathing the outside walls of your home during the construction process.
Many builders use an exterior grade drywall or fiber-based sheathing products for cost efficiency.
In our experience they are inferior to the solid wood product we use. Our OSB board provides super structural strength, reduces exterior stud warpage and provides a smoother substrate for application of exterior finishing materials. We use the newest generation of poly water piping. It eliminates water hammer, has better heat retention qualities and provides a quieter smoother flow of water throughout your home. It is superior to the old copper piping systems.