Benefits of Building with Hibbs Homes

Important home building features or practices that are considered options with most St. Louis homebuilders are standard in all of our homes and projects. And with Hibbs Homes customization is not considered a premium upgrade - no two floor plans or interior finishes are the same and each home is built to suit our client's needs using the latest innovations in home building technology. It’s just another part of the Hibbs Homes Difference.

The chart below outlines some of our standards practices and benefits of building a new home, addition or renovation project with Hibbs Homes.

We invite you to download this chart so you can easily compare Hibbs Homes to other custom home builders in St. Louis.

Hibbs Homs Building Feature or Practice	Description	Increased Comfort	Increased Durability	Increased Energy Efficiency	Improved Indoor Air Quality
Tight Home Construction	Advanced framing techniques and air sealing techniques limit airflow in and out of your home.	X	X	X	X
Quality Insulation	Thorough caulk/seal package with blown-in cellulose or Icynene insulation means no gaps and limits drafts	X	X	X	X
Interior Wall Insulation	Interior insulation acts as a noise barrier for a quieter home	X		X	X
Low-e Windows	Low-e windows zoned for St. Louis climates keep heat in during winter and out in the summer	X	X	X
Water efficient Plumbing Fixtures	Efficient plumbing saves money and conserves water.	X		X
High Efficiency Heating and Cooling	Properly sized, zoned and tested heating and cooling systems with Energy Star ratings. All ducts sealed. And now, Geothermal heating/cooling.	X	X	X	X
Tankless Water Heater	Tankless water heaters provide hot water when you need it for as long as you need it.	X	X	X	X
Energy Star Lights and Appliances	Energy star rated appliances and fixtures conserve energy and save you money.			X
High Tech Amenities	Integrated programmable lighting, multi-source/zone audio, fire, security, TV/phone/data.	X		X
Mold Prevention	Microbe Guard spray application prior to drywall to protect your home against mold problems.	X	X		X
Moisture Control Plan	Gutter/downspout drainage plan, interior/exterior foundation drainage plan, proper exterior flashing, Tyvek house wrap protects your home from moisture.	X	X	X	X
Low VOC	Carpet, pad, sealants, adhesives and paint with low or no VOCs means healthier indoor air	X	X	X	X
Recycled/Renewable Materials	Recycled or renewable materials such as engineered wood, cellulose insulation, carpet padding, and bamboo are used in our homes.	X	X	X
Proper Ventilation	All fans and appliances are vented to the exterior of your home, incorporate timers, and allow fresh air in.	X	X	X	X
Radon Ready	Radon Ready venting is installed under all basement slabs	X			X