"Above Standard" Features




Energy-Efficient House Plans in Canyon Lake

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When you receive the keys to your brand new custom home built by Creative Homes, you can be secure in the knowledge that you're about to enter a house that is masterfully built by the finest local talent, using the building expertise that E.B. Jobe brings to every project he has undertaken since he began building custom homes in the 1970's. At Creative Homes, we strive for the absolute best in everything that we put our name on. 

By staying abreast of emerging technology, and keeping our standards consistently high, we have found new and innovative techniques in home building that above-standard feature energy efficient house plans that help to keep our beloved Texas Hill Country clean and healthy for future generations. Below is just a partial list of hidden quality above-standard features that we put into our homes. Call our design studio in Canyon Lake, TX for a home tour, and get ready to see the quality that we put into each and every one!

Construction 


  • Engineered foundations
  • 9' and higher plate lines offered in all plans
  • 2 x 6 Exterior walls for structural integrity
  • 1/2" plywood sheathing for exterior on the entire home
  • Texas natural stone or stucco exteriors on many plans
  • Fiber cement systems that include siding, trim boards, and soffit for low maintenance
  • 1 x 6 pre-stained pine tongue and groove porch soffit
  • 35 year mildew resistant composition shingles
  • Optional 24 ga. standing seam metal roofing or cement tile roofing
  • Site specific designed foundation

Energy efficient house plans


  • Energy Star specifications on construction and products
  • Vinyl double pane insulated Low-E tinted windows
  • 16+ SEER Trane or equal high efficiency are zoned air conditioning with Propane heat
  • Fresh air blending system to assure the proper exchange of outside air to improve air quality
  • Touch screen programmable thermostats
  • Rinnai Propane On demand tankless water heater and electric units also available
  • 5 1/2" of open cell spray insulation in all rafters and 3 1/2" open cell spray insulation in all exterior walls, including garages
  • R 19 batt insulation in all interior walls for extra sound control
  • Touch screen or smart wifi compativle programbable thermoastats

Cabinetry 


  • Custom built all wood cabinetry throughout the home featuring soft close door hinges and soft close drawer guides
  • Pull out shelves on all kitchen base cabinets for ease of access and 42" height of all upper cabinets

Countertops


  • Granite or Quartz countertops in all kitchen, bath, and utility areas with an option of granite or tile backsplashes

Plumbing fixtures


  • Moen water saving fixtures and elongated toilets in all baths
  • PEX plumbing lines for all water supply lines
  • Shower options include:
    • Handheld
    • Rainhead
    • Body Sprays

Audio/security


  • Cat 5 wiring for phone and TV outlets in all bedrooms, living areas, and kitchen
  • Prewired for security
  • Prewired for surround sound in main living area
  • Prewired for security camera option for front porch

Baths


  • Full tile surround on all tub/shower areas and many plans with walk in showers in Master Suite 
  • Option of Garden, Whirlpool, or freestanding tub in Master Suite

Other interior design above-standard features


  • Round sheetrock corners throughout the entire home including window surround.
  • Eight foot interior doors
  • 42" fireplaces with rock facades, hearth and mantles
  • Stainless steel appliances
  • Tile flooring in all baths, kitchen, living, and utility rooms
  • Carpet in all bedrooms and closets
  • Options available for wood flooring
  • Ceiling designs on many plans including vaulted and pop up areas
  • Ceiling fans in all bedrooms and living areas
  • Optional in-wall pest control system offered

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