THE FRANKLIN HOMES GREEN BUILT DIFFERENCE
FOUNDATIONS
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Soil on your lot tested by a licensed geotechnical engineer
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Foundation plan designed and prepared by a licensed structural engineer
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Inspected and certified by the design engineer
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The Franklin Homes Difference
Because your foundation is one of the
most important structural elements of your new home, we know you will appreciate
our attention to these quality standards. We will not build a home on any lot
until a geotechnical engineer has tested the soil and a licensed structural
engineer has designed your foundation based on these tests.
FRAMING
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Exterior walls #2 SPF 2x6 studs on 16” center.
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Bolted exterior sole plates.
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Dow blue-seal under all exterior sole plates
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Interior walls #2 SPF 2x4 studs on 16” center
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TimberStrand LSL® headers for all interior and exterior doors
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Exterior wrapped with Oriented Strand Board
(OSB) and
PermaPro™ House Wrap.
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Second floors; Silent Floor® system using TJI®
Joists decked with ¾” tongue and groove OSB
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Rafters and Ceiling joist – 2x6 or better
(except for trusses) on 19 ¼” centers.
The Franklin Homes Difference
While many homebuilders frame with 2x4 exterior walls, Franklin
Homes being a Custom Green Builder frames with 2x6 exterior walls to allow for additional
insulation (R-23) and makes a more structurally sound home. Using engineered
headers above all openings virtually eliminates all cracking associated with
standard headers.
Many homebuilders cut costs by using 2x10 or 2x12 lumber
instead of engineered flooring systems. While using this material may save
money, lumber on Texas construction sites is exposed to many environmental
factors and may warp, curl or bow. The
engineered flooring system used by Franklin
Homes enables the flooring system to carry large loads over long spans without
sagging or losing their connection to the Oriented Strand Board. Because TJI® joists are engineered
to provide strength and
consistency; these joists are a key part of making a
high-performance floor. Their dimensional stability helps them resist the
warping, twisting, and shrinking that can lead to squeaky floors.
We do not wrap our homes with Styrofoam. While using
Styrofoam is common with many other homebuilders, it does not offer
structural
support. Also, while some homebuilders may use structural sheathing on corners
for bracing, they typically do not wrap the entire house with sheathing. The
studs are only part of what makes the frame of your home strong; Oriented Strand
Board wrapped completely around the entire house provides additional strength. And to ensure there is a continues moisture
barrier and air tight seal of the structure we wrap your entire home with PermaPro™
House
Wrap.
Roofing
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30-year GAFELK™ Prestique,
Composition Shingle
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High Definition
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Class A Rating,
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Continuous Ridge
Vents
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PermaFelt™
Synthetic
Roofing Felt
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The Franklin Homes Difference
Unlike many other homebuilders who
staple shingles to save money and time, our construction method of nailing
shingles provides greater strength and allows the shingles to withstand higher
winds. This installation, combined with the 30-Year Rated GAFELK™ High Definition shingles, will complement your home’s
exterior. Shingle selection is one of the best ways to improve the visual
appeal and market value of your home. After all, up to 40% of your home’s
exterior may show as roofing; so your choice of shingles is no small detail. GAFELK™ shingles
are designed to stand up to the elements, year after year. Because they have
earned a UL® listing for wind resistance for up to 80 mph and a Class “A” fire
rating, they offer excellent protection against wind and fire damage. Unlike other homebuilders who install turbine vents for
attic ventilation we install a continuous ridge vent which provides a more complete
attic ventilation; keeping your attic cooler, reducing your energy costs and
maintaining a much more pleasing appearance.

FIBER-CEMENT SIDING, TRIM & SOFFITS
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HardiePlank® Lap Siding
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HardiePanel® Vertical Siding
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HardieTrim® Boards and Fascia Boards
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HardieSoffit® Panels
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50-year warranty.
The Franklin Homes Difference
While other homebuilders may offer fiber-cement
siding, we go further by providing this product on all of the home’s exterior
areas, where ever possible. Fiber-cement exterior siding is a durable,
attractive alternative to traditional wood composite, cedar, vinyl, brick or
stucco sidings. The installation method on
the corners, window frames and doors also creates smaller caulk lines,
resulting in less maintenance and better energy efficiency. With the look and warmth of natural wood, fiber-cement
siding resists damage from extended exposure to humidity, rain, salt air and termites.
It is non-combustible with a Class “A” fire rating. This superior product,
along with the construction methods used by Franklin Homes will provide you
with a beautiful home that requires less maintenance over time.