CONSTRUCTION METHODS

THE BUILDING ENVELOPE

I mainly design homes using Structural Insulated Panels or SIP’s. This high quality material forms a great building envelope that substantially outperforms traditional stick framed buildings due to the insulation being continuous, which eliminates thermal bridging.

Imagine up to 25% of a stick framed wall being solid wood with a very low insulation value, then imagine that batt insulation is rarely installed perfectly, so it would have little gaps in the wall cavities where air could potentially blow through.

INTERIOR FRAMING

Our interior walls are wood framed traditionally, which allows for plumbing and electrical to be installed.

FLOORS & FOUNDATIONS

We can do either slab on grade or stem wall foundations, depending on if a crawlspace or basement is desired.

ROOFS

For our homes with sloped roofs we suggest standing seam metal roofing to maximize the life span of the roof, but we can also match other roofs on your property with corrugated metal, asphalt, etc.

For houses with flat roofs, we suggest our elastomeric roof system that is built to withstand New Mexico sun and wear and tear from furniture/shoes. It’s great for roof decks.

door and WINDOWS

We offer metal or vinyl doors / windows. Vinyl typically has a little better insulation value and is long lasting. Metal is more expensive, but can be really nice looking.

CLADDING / siding

Many people like their ADU’s to match the rest of the property. Stucco is a fairly economical choice and is one of the most common siding materials here in the southwest, but metal is a durable option too.

hvac & appliances

We install mini split systems for energy efficiency as well as ability to control room temperatures individually.

We’ve chosen electric appliances that fit into the standard cabinet set, but you are welcome to find substitutes to fit those cabinets as well. If cabinet layout needs to be modified, we can do that for an upcharge.