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Our desire to build a better luxury home is fueled by ingenious design and impeccable construction, but more oftentimes, our primary motivator to build the best home possible is solely based upon the principle of wisdom. We realize that many who build high quality homes feel that their craftsmanship is superior and characterized by quality. Likewise, we feel the same about our product. But inevitably, the true quality of the builders' work is tested under trial.

In Colorado Springs, our custom homes have withstood various tests under several elemental conditions, such as cold weather, snow and ice, high gusty winds, different soils with sloping grades, sun and heat exposures, assorted septic systems, just to mention a few. As a result of our successes, we have compiled a standard list of construction materials that we use in the building process of our homes.


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Custom Homes Building Materials That Make A Difference

  • FOUR STAR BCI floor system…Controls deflection and bounce of the floor.

  • All Sub-floors are Glued and Screwed Down…Instead of being nailed down, this allows for longer lasting squeak-free floors.

  • OSB Wood Wall Sheathing on Entire Exterior [No blackboard or foil sheathing]…Provides a more durable and structurally sound home.

  • Backfilling of the Basement and Garage is done with a Compactor…To prevent settling under the flatwork.

  • Maintenance-Free Trex Decking on Decks, as well as Stamped Concrete Decks…Maintenance-free living.

  • 2×6 Wall Construction, including Garage…For solid home and improved insulation.

  • High R-23 Full Wall Cavity Blown Cellulose Walls…Draft-free.

  • Super R-48 Ceiling Insulation Package.

  • Garages [Walls & Ceiling] - Fully Insulated.

  • R-11 Insulation…For sound barrier in bathroom walls, master bedroom and theatre.

  • Air Infiltration Package surrounding All Doors, Windows, and Electrical Outlets.

  • Ice and Water Shield at all Eaves and Valleys…Prevents leaking from ice damage.

  • All Roof Ceilings are Sheet rocked with High Density Ceiling Board.

  • Liquid Vinyl Paint (Two Coats)…Will not fade and easy to wash.

  • Factory Finished Gutters…Requires no painting.

  • Insulated Garage Doors…Keeps garage warmer in the winter and conversely, cooler in the summer.

  • Maintenance-Free Windows with Low E…Keeps home warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer. Also, this product prevents sun fading to the furniture.




Custom Homes Finishes That Make A Difference

  • 1200 Feet of Hickory Flooring

  • Granite Kitchen Countertops

  • Tile Bathrooms

  • 10 Foot Basement Walls

  • Knotty Alder Trim

  • Custom Knotty Alder Cabinets

  • Knotty Alder Doors (8 foot)

  • Stainless Steel Appliances-(Refrigerator is extra)

  • Pre Wire (alarm, sound system, intercom)

  • Computer networking stations (pre wire)

  • Central Vacuum (pre-plumbing)

  • Decor Electrical Switches

  • Hand Textured Walls

  • Sofit Lighting

  • Oil Rubbed Bronze Plumbing Fixtures

  • Insulated Floors

  • Kohler Sinks and Toilets

  • Sherwin-Williams Paint (3 coat application)

  • Generous Fixture Allowance

  • Heat and Glow Fireplaces

Note:

  • Standard: Hammer Homes offers a One-year home warranty and a Seven-year structural warranty.
  • Hammer Homes continues to focus on exquisite and custom design of their homes, thus we are constantly making appropriate upgrades in our construction features in accordance with the home-building process.
 
 
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