Superior Craftsmanship

There’s so much more to a home than what the eye can see. At Summerfield, we pay close attention to more than just the aesthetics of the homes we build; we also ensure they are built with superior workmanship throughout all stages of the construction process. These details separate the high-quality, durable homes from those that are constructed by “cutting corners” and utilizing techniques and products that save the builder money.

Building homes with superior craftsmanship is important to Summerfield. While it may not initially save us money to build homes with the most stringent construction techniques, in the long run it’s better for everyone involved to build a quality home rather than go back several times to fix reoccurring problems once the homeowner has moved in. We respect our clients, and wouldn’t sell them anything less than a durable home that will last many years.

More than likely, your home is the largest purchase you will make, so why not buy one that will last for many years?

Committment to Quality

There’s a lot more to a Summerfield home than beautiful finishes and great function. Summerfield implements construction techniques in the building process that ensures that the homes will be durable and high in quality. The purchase of a home is a major investment, so why not buy one that will last many years and will not have reoccurring problems that need to be fixed? Summerfield utilizes several unique construction techniques that ensure the home has superior craftsmanship.

Glue and Screw Method

Summerfield chooses to use a glue and screw method for its floor systems and wall plates. This technique is done by screwing the 1 1/8 inch plywood decking, which allows the applied glue between the two to be a solid, continuous bond. Summerfield uses this method to attach its wall plates to the 1 1/8 inch plywood decking. This method virtually eliminates uneven floors and walls, floor squeaks and nail or staple pops.

Kiln-Dried Lumber and Mandatory Dry Times

Summerfield takes extra steps in mold prevention. First, Summerfield uses only kiln-dried lumber, which is pre-dried. During the construction process, lumber has the tendency to soak up moisture from the being exposed to the environment. After the windows and siding is installed, Summerfield then dries all the framing material and sheathing inside the house. The items are dried to less than 17 percent moisture content, which is too low for mold to grow. Summerfield repeats this process again after the sheetrock has been textured to ensure that the moisture content in the plywood sub-floor is below 12 percent for proper installation of finished in place hardwood flooring. These techniques are another way Summerfield sets itself apart from other builders.