#BetterMethods - Cedar Sills

Positive Drainage Outside the House

During construction of all our new homes we install an angled cedar board on the window sill to divert any moisture to the outside of the house. Doing this does not allow any potential for water to accumulate on the window sill and run into the house. Moisture rarely finds its way onto the sill, however during a driving rain storms, moisture can get behind the window flashing and settle onto the sill. Our angled cedar installed on the sill is an extra precautionary step to prevent any water from entering the house.

#BetterMethods - Increased Ceiling Heights

 

Customizable Ceilings

Additional Sunlight

Increased Space

More Luxurious

 

Nine Foot Walls

In all our new homes we build, we start construction with nine foot basement walls, followed by nine foot house walls. We increase the wall heights, from standard eight foot wall construction, to increase the space in the home which creates a more open feeling.

Raising the ceiling heights in a home creates a more comfortable living condition for everyone in the home. Increased ceiling heights also allows for customizable window locations and larger windows, which increases the natural light in the home. 

#BetterMethods - Dryer Box

 

Dryer Box

Behind all the dryer locations in a house we install a Dryer Ventilation Box. A Dryer box is built into the wall and allows for the dryer ventilation pipes to be installed inside the wall cavity. Installing the dryer box increase the space in the laundry room, eliminates fire hazards, and increase the efficiency of the dryer.

Space Saver

Without a dryer vent box most dryers need to placed six to ten inches away from the wall for proper venting. Installing the dryer box allows for the dryer to placed tight against the back wall saving space in the laundry room. Not only does it save space, the washer and dryer typically become in align which is more ascetically pleasing to the owner.

     Dryer venting with no Dryer Box

Kinked Vent Issues

Kinks in a dryer vent pipes can lead to lint build up inside the pipe which becomes an extremely dangerous fire hazard. A kinked pipe also lowers the energy efficiency of the dryer due to the restricted air path.

#BetterMethods - Panasonic WhisperGreen

Noise Reduction

During construction of all our new homes we install Panasonic Whisper Green Bath Fans. Panasonic bath fans are extremely quiet, so much that people don't notice the fans running.

Energy efficient

Panasonic bath fans automatically adjust the fan speed to the control the moisture levels in the bathroom. Panasonic Whisper Green Bath Fans will start operating at low speeds and increase speeds when necessary reducing energy usage unlike bath fans which only operate at one speed.

ADJUSTABLE Settings

In each bathroom we set the bath fans starting operating speed based on the size of the room, and how much moisture will be produced in the room. If the bath fan would ever need to adjusted for higher or lower starting operating speeds that can be easily accomplished by adjusting the fans settings.

#BuildBetter with Rautmann Custom Homes

At Rautmann Custom Homes, we believe in Building Better Homes. A home built to code requirements is the worst home you are legally allowed to build and inhabit. We strive for something more, and through the use of Better Craftsmanship, Materials, Methods, and Craftsman we provide a Better Experience and Better Home. Contact us today to find out how you can #BuildBetter.