Choosing the Right Materials for Your Custom Home

by | Sep 10, 2024 | Choosing the Right Materials for Your Custom Home

Let JT&I Help You Find the Ideal Materials to Build Your Dream Home in the Texas Hill Country

Few things are more important when building a custom home than choosing the right materials. Do you want the warmth of wood or the majestic power of stone? Do you want a modern look or do you crave the understated beauty of a more rustic style? Do you want the durability of brick, the strength of steel or the versatility of concrete? At JT&I Construction, we can help.

Weighing All the Factors When Choosing the Right Materials for a Custom Home in the Texas Hill Country

The Texas Hill Country has long been known for its creative architecture, with many homes incorporating limestone walls and local cedar for beams and posts. Some homeowners have even replaced traditional building materials with such things as cob (a mixture of straw, sand and clay) or even straw bales.

The things to consider, when contemplating the materials you want to use to construct your custom home, are:

  • Your personal sense of style—It’s your home, which means it’s your castle. It should be a reflection of who you are. Are you a traditionalist or do you like the modern look?
  • The potential cost—This includes both the short-term and the long-term expense involved. For example, stone may cost more than wood in the initial construction, but it may pay off in the longer term, as it tends to be more durable.
  • Maintenance—What will be the costs of upkeep? Wood can offer warmth and rustic beauty, but it also requires regular attention.
  • Your environmental footprint—If you’re like most people relocating to the Texas Hill Country, you want to maintain the pristine beauty of the local landscape. That may compel you to give priority to reclaimed lumber or steel, which can add character of its own.

Come to JT & I—We’ll Build Your Dream Home in the Texas Hill Country

At JT & I Construction, we build custom homes throughout the Texas Hill Country, from Bulverde and New Braunfels to Canyon Lake, Blanco, Fredericksburg, Dripping Springs and Johnson City. Call us at (409)893-4576 or contact us by email to learn more about the different building materials available for your custom Texas Hill Country home.