39 Unique Items Included In Every Compo Custom Home

Products, Processes, Services and Standards that most other builders don't incorporate in their standard homes
(And if they did, they would charge you more!)

1. We create entirely custom architectural designs for each customer from scratch - based on your personal Wants, Needs and Desires, resulting in a truly "Custom" home.

2. Our basements have a nine-foot minimum ceiling height. We use metal forms Vs. rough wood forms, providing a truer wall. Our walls are steel reinforced and "keyed" into the footings for greater integrity.

2. We use a full 1/8" sprayed on rubberized membrane Vs. thin sprayed on tar for damp-proofing. In addition, we install water-channeling Styrofoam to further waterproof and insulate our basement walls. We provide a full 20-year unprecedented waterproof guarantee on our basements plus an R-10 insulation.

4. We use oversized I-Beams in the basements and garage to dramatically reduce the need for support columns, opening up the available space and possible uses of the areas. Where I-beams are joined over long runs, we not only butt weld them but also join them with an additional lap plate welded to the face of the beam to provide unparalleled strength and continuity Vs. a bolted on metal plate.

5. We use the engineered "Silent Floor" I-Joist System Vs. standard joists, providing increased strength and rigidity thereby reducing shrinking, squeaky floors and ceiling cracks.

6. We use tongue and groove 3/4 inch "Advantech" Vs. standard OSB (Oriented Strand Board) for our sub floors. OSB is susceptible to swelling and wafer-lifting on its edges. Advantech has a full 50 yr. guarantee.

7. All of our floors are glued, nailed and then screwed every 4 inches - Guaranteed, no squeaks.

8. We use a combination of covered Styrofoam and OSB sheathing on all exterior walls Vs. 1/8" Thermoply. This provides improved insulations and allows the house to better breath, keeping it dryer.

9. We feature tear resistant Dow Weather Wrap Vs. Tyvec or tarpaper - for improved breathing & performance.

10. We install a double row of ice & water shields in the roof valleys & all leading edges to prevent leaks and we also install a minimum of a 9" "Energy Heel" truss to prevent ice dams.

11. Every home has dimensional shingles with a minimum of a 30-year warranty for trouble free service.

12. We install rubber window and door tape prior to siding or brickwork to ensure no leaks, water or air.

13. We install continuous ridge and soffit vents Vs. cut in cans and block soffits to ensure proper venting.

14. We prep for 8' doors (or transom windows) in all of the 1st floor interior doorways - your choice.

15. Prior to drywall installation, our own rough carpentry crew punches out all areas as needed. Any interior studs that are imperfect are "trued-up" after they have been in place for at least 30 days and are more fully cured. We then plane their face or shim as necessary ensuring a totally flat & straight wall surface.  This tedious procedure is a vital step to ensure our drywall is flat and true, a Compo specialty.

16. We use superior "MiraTec" composite trim Vs. spruce- no boring insects, woodpeckers or maintenance.

17. we use superior composite siding by Georgia Pacific & Hardie Vs. wood, again - no maintenance.

18. We use low-e squared, argon gas filled super insulated windows Vs. standard - for a higher R-factor.

19. Our Energy Star, STAR+ insulation package includes R-10 basements, R-19 walls, R-14 walkouts, R-44 attics and even R-14 garages. We use super seal plates, foam windows and then meticulously caulk even the smallest joints - the best system available. Every step in our procedure reduces your monthly heating & cooling costs.

20. Superior HVAC including 93%+ 2-stage furnaces, power humidifiers and high efficiency A/C units, each one being zone controlled on each level with programmable thermostats. We also include dynamic Electronic Air Filters to pull out microscopic level pollutants Vs. a standard heating and cooling system.

21. We provide 2 furnaces in all full 2-story homes to ensure more even heat and cooling distribution and to reduce air flow noise. Also, dual furnaces are almost always more efficient than a single, larger unit.

22. Every home comes equipped with a full 200-Amp electrical service. We also include whole house surge protection to protect appliances and consumer electronics.

23. We provide a water equipment allowance, to include a water softener or a reverse osmosis filtration system.

24. Our natural gas manifold system allows convenient shut-off of individual runs to each appliance. We use Parker Pipe, a plastic coated, corrugated, stainless steel feed line to dramatically reduce the potential for leaks.

25. We use a Dual Metered, water manifold design featuring convenient shut off valves for each hose bib with irrigation water control from one, easy to access location. This system provides savings on your waste water costs on every bill as well as optimum convenience and control.

26. We cover all  air ductwork openings with temporary filtering covers during the constructions process. This greatly reduces the accumulation of building debris, dirt, dust and paint in the house ductwork.

27. We include sound insulation and solid core doors for all bedrooms, laundry and baths for added privacy.

28. We use our own skilled drywall crew to ensure drywall work that is superior to all others.

29. We use our own trim carpenters - not subcontracted - to provide perfect trim work throughout.

30. Every house comes with full 3" window & door casing and 5" baseboards in "og" or Victorian Profile Vs. smaller trim. The end result is a more elegant door and window presentation through out the house.

31. We are the tile contractor, providing both savings and a wide selection of materials to pick from. Our tile installers ensure superior design and workmanship - unrivaled in the industry.

32. Our custom painters provide a finish second to none. We feature Manor Hall by Pittsburgh Paints and Sherwin Williams paint for their even application, consistent finish & superb durability. The trim is first primed and then finished with 3 coats of enamel for a super smooth finish. Since the paint is your final surface, we insist on the highest quality finish on each and every home.

33. Our custom stairway company builds each stairway from scratch, specific to the home, including hardwood rails, spindles and stringers. Our stairs offer an extra degree of customization to our homes.

34. As appliance dealers, we buy direct for the most popular brands, providing you with additional savings.

35. Every home includes oversized 5" color matched gutters and downspouts Vs. the smaller standard that most builders use. This seemingly minor item greatly reduces freezing, backups and water damage.

36. We provide Dual, Tandem 50-Gallon water heaters with every home to ensure uninterrupted hot water even with heavy use. By plumbing them in tandem, we can ensure that our homeowners will always have hot water - even if one heater requires service.

37. We provide superior attention to detail through out the entire job with our name on the line for each customer. Tour any of our homes and this will be evident throughout the entire job.

38.We have contracted with "ProHome," a national, independent 3rd party warranty management company to ensure customer satisfaction on all warranty related issues for the first year of ownership, providing an 800 number to initiate  all customer service needs 24/7.

39. Utilizing "The Warranty Group," we also provide our customers with an extended insurance policy covering select appliances for the 2nd through the 5th year of ownership.  Claims can be made through an 800 number 24/7.

"The quality remains long after the price is forgotten"
Sir Henry Royce (1863 -1933) Chief Engineer & Co-Founder Rolls-Royce Motorcars Ltd.