Pre-Engineered Standard Plans:
PMHI is
proud to announce the introduction of more
Signature Series Plans,
designed specifically for the true owner-builder.
Each plan has been pre-engineered to insure
compliance with California building codes, some of
the most stringent in the world. Not only will these
new standard pre-engineered plans make it easier for
you get your project approved, they will also save
you time and money in you building project!
Milgard's "Tuscany" Windows
Standard:
PMHI
now includes Milgard's "Tuscany" style windows, with
Low E2 coating, in all of our packages. In
addition, the Tuscany windows are ENERGY STAR®
rated and also feature SmartTouch™ locking system,
lifetime glass breakage warranty, vent stops, and
window screen pull rails. These
upgrades make all of our packages even more energy
efficient and the windows have above average
features.
Custom Garage Plans = Standard
Plans:
PMHI now classes over 500 garage packages
as "Standard Plans".... even if you customize the
plans! To view these new garage plans please go to
Garage
Plans.
Engineered Lumber Now
Optional:
PMHI
has been studying the advantages and disadvantages
of new technology building materials that would
increase the quality of our home packages AND be
more environmentally "friendly". We studied both
lumber and steel framing systems. It is our
conclusion that the disadvantages of steel framing
far outweigh any advantages.
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For more information on Steel Framing,
go to an article titled
Steel Framing, an Alternative or
a Liability.
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Note: We also studied Structural
Insulated Panels (SIP) and concluded
they have very limited applications and
are only practical in extremely cold
climates where there high costs can
possibly be offset by energy savings.
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Our studies
concluded that the quality residential construction
materials of the future are available today in the
form of Engineered Wood or lumber.
A PMHI home
built with engineered lumber has floors that are
flat, true and won't squeak or creak. Sheetrock
won't crack over windows and arches. Doors fit
correctly. The fact that engineered lumber uses
fewer trees should give you a good feeling
too...scarce old-growth trees, nearly decimated for
use as structural lumber, will get the chance to
grow even older.
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