Behind-the-Walls Quality

The beauty of a Jenkins home is more than skin-deep. While we believe our finish-out is unparalleled, we know that what is behind the walls is as important to the long-term value of your home.

At Jenkins Custom Homes we’re fanatical about delivering a home we would be proud to live in. Through our educational background in construction, along with years of experience in both commercial and residential building, we’ve learned a lot methods for ensuring the long life of your home; methods that most builders don’t understand or bother with. Here are just a few facets of our quality control process.

 

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Slab-Pour

Foundation

The Mix. Ordering the correct concrete mix is a critical ingredient to a perfect slab. Factors that must be considered include the soil content, the slope on the lot, the weather on the day of the pour, the home to be built on the lot, and much more. Knowing how to order the correct concrete mix …

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Framing

Framing

Although we have employed methods such as concrete block for certain applications, we typically “stick-build” our homes. This means we use conventional framing techniques, while following or exceeding the International Residential Building Codes. We also use solid wood for our materials; we never use finger joint studs. In addition, we check every stick of lumber …

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HVAC

HVAC (air conditioning and heating)

Your HVAC system is a critical component to preventing mold while preserving indoor air quality. A proper system will push the air through your home, replacing the moist outside air with drier “conditioned” air. One of the downsides of the new tight, energy-efficient methods that are employed in home building is a propensity for mold …

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Plumbing

Plumbing

Mold can, of course, only grow in areas where moisture is present, and can grow with even a small plumbing leak. To ensure there are no leaks in the plumbing, we put water in the pipes of our homes, with the appropriate amount of pressure, for several weeks before sheet rock. During this time, we …

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Roofing during Construction

Roofing

Roof leaks can be the worst nightmare for any builder or homeowner. They are often hard to find and hard to fix. Especially around the fireplace, a leak can occur very easily. However, they are often so tiny that they go unnoticed by a builder. That is why we water-test certain areas of the roof. …

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