Richard Bergman is Western New York’s Premier Home Builder
Committed attention to design and understanding family. We design… we build – you inspire.
We build your Home… On Time and Within Budget.
SITE SELECTION
Working with you, the future home owner, we select a site that meets your family needs.
HOUSE PLACEMENT
When walking the new site we a look at views from the new home and the sun direction.
PLAN DEVELOPMENT
When designing your home we walk through the complete plan – show and describe family movement, making sure that the plan works and satisfies as inspired
FOUNDATION
Construction is poured concrete walls with steel rebar
Green+ option, Superior Walls® prefab wall system
Waterproofing – Delta-MS® foundation wrap, a premium choice in foundation protection
Interior drain tile to move ground away from the foundation
FRAMING
2×6 walls, kiln dried lumber
Plates are all sealed
Windows are all sealed with spray foam
Engineered subflooring (stronger, waterproof and less squeaks)
Options: I-Joists, Zip System™ wall systems (creates a thermal break and moisture capillary transferr)
ROOF
50 year architectural shingles (certified CertainTeed installers)
Minimum 6 feet of Ice and Water Shield® at the roof eaves
Ice and Water Shield® in valleys and other critical areas
WINDOWS
Dual pane high-efficiency glass with Low E and Argon gas filled
Installed with our 5-step moisture protection system (90% of all leaks are at windows)
Installed after the roof is installed to protect interior of new windows
HOUSE WRAP PROTECTION
Designed to waterproof your wall and let your home breathe
INSULATION
All windows, doors, electrical boxes are sprayed foam first
Flash-and-Batt is our favorite Green+ option
DRYWALL
Before drywall, we test the studs for moisture content (we will not drywall if too high)
Moisture resistant concrete board is installed to water proof behind tiled shower walls
HVAC SYSTEMS
High energy-efficient systems (Heating and Cooling)
3rd party Blower Door and Ductwork tested for efficiency
Ducts are spray sealed internally and externally
Quiet bathroom fans
Programmable thermostats
Green+ options
Geothermal earth energy heat and cooling
Heat Recovery Ventilation System
PLUMBING
Direct vent high-efficiency hot water tanks
Green Plus option
Tankless hot water system
FlowGuard Gold® piping system
Water saving fixtures
ELECTRIC
200 amp service
Onsite walk through to insure proper placement of lights and switches
