Our Quality

Building homes the right way, every day.

At Durrett Interests, we don’t cut corners. We build the finest custom homes for the most demanding of clients. We begin almost all projects under Austin’s Green Building Program, and most of our homes earn a minimum three-star-out-of-five-star rating. Rest assured, we can design your custom home to be as green and energy efficient as you want it to be, naturally. Our standard construction specifications include the following:

• Custom-engineered foundation and framing designs
• Engineer-certified foundation and framing placement
• Finish-out allowances appropriate to project budget
• Radiant barrier roof decking for energy efficiency
• "2×6" exterior wall framing on most projects
• Southern "Low-E" glass in all windows
• High-efficiency, zoned air conditioning units with programmable thermostats
• "Manual J" load calculations for optimal air conditioning distribution
• Insulation sound barriers at all partition walls and floors
• Conventional four-stage stucco process
• Generous custom cabinetry with European hardware
• High-quality, low-VOC paints and stains
• Pre-wiring for existing or anticipated low-voltage needs
• Wood clad, metal garage doors with interior insulation
• Additional attic storage decking where design allows

Our upgraded "green" construction specifications include the following:

• Geothermal HVAC systems integrated with swimming pools
• Rainwater collection and treatment systems for homeowner use
• Spray foam bio-based insulation for sealed building envelope
• Formaldehyde-free and ultra-low-VOC interior finishes
• Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) wood framing materials
• Tankless "on demand" water heaters to reduce "stand by" energy loss
• Passively cooled, reflective metal roofing to help cut heat gains
• Photovoltaic solar panels for future "zero energy" capabilities