Standard Custom Home Building Features
Our Philosophy

Custom homes built by Beaver Builders are superior in structural strength and energy efficiency. The frames are bolted to engineered slabs and wrapped with OSB plywood. Rafters are strapped to outside walls with hurricane straps. For energy efficiency, homes are first energy sealed, then R-19 batts are hung in 2 x 6 exterior walls or R-13 batts in 2 x 4 exterior walls and R-38 or higher insulation is blown in the attic. All of these, plus insulated windows, ensure energy efficiency.

Foundation
  • Geo-Tech conducted on each location
  • Professionally engineered foundation
    (designed for each home at each location)
  • Minimum 3000 psi concrete
  • Anchor bolts on exterior walls
  • Offer 10 year structural warranty
Plumbing
  • Vurn PEX water piping
    (copper available upon request)
  • Hot water pipes insulated in slab
  • Cold water pipes sleeved in slab to prevent electrolysis
  • No joints in copper in slab
  • All gas whenever available
  • In-home sprinkler systems optional
Electric
  • All copper wiring
  • Home prewired for cable and phone
  • Category 5 wire for phone & computer lines
  • Home prewired for security, upon request
HVAC
  • Engineer-designed and load rated for each home
  • Programmable thermostats
  • Units are a minimum rating of 13 SEER
  • Fresh air intake optional
  • HEPA filters optional
  • Duct blast tested prior to sheetrock
Framing
  • All studs & joists built 16" on center
  • Rafters 16" O.C. upon request
  • Wolmanized base plates in contact with foundation
  • 100% of outside sheathing is OSB plywood
  • Hurricane straps used to tie rafters to outside walls
  • 3rd party inspections prior to sheetrock
Roofing
  • Shingles nailed (not stapled)
  • 90 # rolled roofing in valleys
  • Metal drip edge around entire perimeter
  • Metal, slate, or other roof coverings optional
Cabinets and Trim
  • All wood custom cabinets
  • Raised panel doors in kitchens
  • Minimum 3¼ base board in all rooms
  • Custom built bullnose shelves in closets
  • Garage trimmed out
  • Red oak stair parts with painted ballasters
Countertops
  • Formica style kitchen countertops
  • Granite and other tops optional
  • Custom monolythically poured, cultured marble vanity tops
Insulation
  • Homes thermosealed
  • R-19 in 2x6 exterior walls
  • R-13 in 2x4 exterior walls
  • R-38 in attics with R-19 in vaults
  • Insulated windows with half screens
  • Foam and blown wall insulation optional
Safe Rooms (optional)
  • Built to Federal Emergency Management Agency & Texas Tech University's Wind Engineering Research Center Specifications
  • Dupont storm room with KEVLAR®
  • ICF concrete