{"id":49,"date":"2026-01-23T21:06:22","date_gmt":"2026-01-23T21:06:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sarasmeadowkc.com\/?page_id=49"},"modified":"2026-01-23T21:26:41","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T21:26:41","slug":"craftsmanship","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sarasmeadowkc.com\/?page_id=49","title":{"rendered":"Craftsmanship"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/sarasmeadowkc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/brands_high_res-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-56\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sarasmeadowkc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/brands_high_res-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/sarasmeadowkc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/brands_high_res-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sarasmeadowkc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/brands_high_res-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/sarasmeadowkc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/brands_high_res-1-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Considering New Construction?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Not all builders offer the same level of quality and craftsmanship,<br>but at Hoffmann Custom Homes, these features come standard.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Gerken Brand Windows made in Omaha, Nebraska (builder will NOT frame the home until windows are on-site, as they are part of the framing process to minimize leaks and ensure a better fit)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tyvek House Wrap and Tape always used<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>R49 Insulation &amp; insulated steel-backed garage doors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sherwin Williams paint used throughout (exterior and interior)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sump pump is not required by city codes, but standard in all Hoffmann homes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Radon pipe is installed in the foundation floor to help with the cost of a mitigation system in future if buyer deems necessary<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Deck flooring is screwed down vs. nailed down (not a code requirement)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>6&#215;6 cedar deck posts vs. treated pine that are on above-ground piers with brackets vs. in ground with concrete only<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A\/C is mounted on a pedestal side of house vs. on the ground\/slab of concrete<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>95% High Efficiency HVAC and always Lennox brand (many other builders use Goodman)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>50-gallon water heater is standard (many other builders install 40-gallon)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Steel in basement floors 2&#8243; on center (many builders do not do this)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Black pipe is used for gas line vs. plastic gas lines many other builders use<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ductwork is on the higher side of allowable vs. small ductwork which helps with efficiency of the system in entire home<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Basement is roughed in for a full bathroom for future finish on all unfinished basement floor plans<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>More electrical outlets than code requires<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Extra trim work in common areas and around windows<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Moen faucets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Levered door handles are standard vs. door knobs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wood shelving in closets vs. wire shelving<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quartz\/granite vanities in bathrooms and cultured marble tubs vs. acrylic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>High-traffic carpet on stairs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cLevel 1\u201d tile as stated on specs doesn\u2019t mean it is cheapest; it is the lowest level the builder will allow to go in the home<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Higher allowances in the standard house price<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Custom cabinetry built locally vs. stock cabinets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Engineered hardwood flooring is glued down for added durability and to minimize squeaks\/shrinkage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Considering New Construction? 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