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Why should you consider Bandera Master Builders?  1) Green building translates into increased value - the Appraisal Institute (the professional association of real estate appraisers) reports that the selling price of a home increases $20.73 for every $1 decrease in its annual fuel bill. Click here to view that report. A Bandera home offers greater durability and energy efficiency, which increase both the initial appraised value, and to an even greater extent, the resale value. An Energy Efficient Mortgage (EEM) recognizes the added value of energy efficiency and translates the monthly energy savings into additional mortgage dollars. Click here to view the Fannie Mae EEM pamphlet
2) An engineered foundation. Every foundation is designed according to a site-specific geo-technical engineering study (soil survey). Our engineering firm designs, inspects and approves every slab. Documentation is provided via a stamped study, an engineered plan and letter of conformance. Prior to substantial completion, an Original Construction Elevation (OCE) is recorded to ensure adherence to the guidelines as published by the Texas Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers (2002).
3) Bandera homes are properly sized for heating and cooling by our certified HVAC contractor, who performs a load calculation. It factors in a number of criteria used to determine what size components we should include as part of our total comfort system, such as square footage, ceiling heights, number of windows, and year-round weather concerns. Most homes have systems that are oversized, so homeowners end up paying more than they should to heat and cool their home. Additionally, systems that are improperly sized tend to cycle too quickly or too slowly, and that can lead to maintenance problems, uneven temperatures, and an inability to control humidity. Click here to read the article "Bigger is Not Better"
4) Lower maintenance - in most families today, free time is the most precious commodity. A central HVAC system with a programmable thermostat lets you set & forget. Landscape designs with a timed and programmable sprinkler system that utilizes native plantings (less watering & maintenance). Durable exterior materials (vinyl windows, brick, stone, stucco and fiber-cement veneers, long-life composition roofing) means more time to play and relax with your family.
5) Home designs that flow well and feel right (Kirby is a firm believer in Feng Shui). Recognition that the kitchen is the "hearth" room of the home and outdoor living areas (courtyards) that extend the living area of the home; a passive solar design that takes into consideration where the sun rises and sets (your baby's room is warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer).
6) Bandera Master Builders subscribe to whole-house design principles that not only make our homes more comfortable, but healthier, more sustainable and safer, too. Better insulation, air sealing, indoor air quality and lighting are just a few of the reasons why this is true. A healthier home means that you will have a happy family; a quiet home allows you to sleep and relax as never before. Green building is good for the environment, good for people and good for the future. Our homeowners can feel good about doing their part for the world that we all live in.
7) Structured wiring. Every home has a networking box, Cat 5e wiring, RG-6 Cables (both for cable/broadband and satellite) and pre-wiring for whole house security system. All communication cables and wiring are home run to the networking box to maximize your wiring possibilities.
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