Gibson HomeBuilders

Today’s topic is “Why Hire A Builder.”

My guest today is Jean Gibson, Vice President of Gibson Home Builders, Inc.

I am often ask why hire a builder. Well, home building is a science and there is a lot more to it then most people think. If you do not know what you are doing, it can be a nightmare. During this segment, I will give you several reasons to choose a builder that is registered and has a good reputation.

Today’s topic is Universal Home Design.

My guest today is Jean Gibson, Vice President of Gibson Home Builders, Inc.
What is Universal Design?
When veterans came home from World War II they were different than when they left. They had seen things they couldn't forget. They had wounds that needed healing. And many of them had disabilities that they would have to live with for the rest of their lives.
These men and women got our attention. They had served our country when we needed them the most. Now they needed our help to go on with their lives.

Today’s topic What Is Watts In a Home.

My guest today is Jean Gibson, Vice President of Gibson Home Builders, Inc.
Watt (W)
Electric measurement of power at one point in time, as capacity or demand. For example, light bulbs are classified by wattage. (1000 watts = 1 kilowatt) unit of power equal to volts x amps.

Kilowatt (kW)1000 watts. A unit of measure of the amount of electricity needed to operate given equipment. For example, one kW is enough power to illuminate 10 light bulbs at 100 watts each. (volts x amps = watts)

My guests today are Ronnie & Suz Godfrey with R Godfrey Homes and Jean Gibson with Gibson Home Builders, Inc.

Site Management & Waste Recycling

Today’s topic is Green Building Certifications.
My guests today are Cathy Williams & Jim Edmonds with Enviro Custom Homes.

NAHB Certification

One key element of NAHB’s suite of green building tools is a green home certification program, which is administered by the NAHB Research Center. The Research Center will accredit home certification program verifiers and act as the sole home certifying body for the National Green Building Program.

Today’s topic is Maintaining Your Home.

My guest today is Jean Gibson, Vice President of Gibson Home Builders.
Reduce Air Leaks
Does your home feel drafty in winter? Is it difficult to cool in summer? These problems can be caused by cracks or holes in a home's building envelope: exterior walls, windows, doors, roof, and floor. By locating and sealing air leaks, a homeowner can make a home more comfortable and save on the monthly energy bill.
The most common places for air leaks are around doors and windows, but leaks can also be found around:
1) Chimneys

Today’s topics are Building to Accommodate Animals and Home Inspections.

My guests today are Dale Miller with Trusted Home Inspections and Jean Gibson, Vice President of Gibson Home Builders.
Building To Accommodate Animals
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Pet Projects

Recently I heard a TV remodeling show talk about “PET PROJECTS” My immediate response was “EXCELLENT”. However, the show was talking about the builder’s favorite building projects, not building for pets.

Today’s topic is Affordable Green Building Practices and Independent Contractors vs. Employees.

My guests today are Teresa Welch with Century 21 Realtors and Jean Gibson, Vice President of Gibson Home Builders, Inc. with a special segment by Kelly M. Davis, Esq.

Top 20 Green Building Suggestions

ENERGY
1.ORIENT BUILDING TO MAXIMIZE
NATURAL DAYLIGHTING
Description: Natural day lighting is usually available to the east, south, and west facades.

Today’s topic is Architects & Architecture.

My guests today are Anton Jacobs with Architects Inc. and Jean Gibson, Vice President of Gibson Home Builders, Inc.
An architect is a person who is involved in the planning, design, and oversight of a building's construction. The word "architect" comes from Latin architectus, which in turn derives from Greek arkhitekton (arkhi, chief + tekton, builder"). In its broadest sense, an architect is a person who translates a user's requirements into a built environment.

Today’s topic is Earth Sheltered Homes

My guest today are Tom Worley with North Texas Basements and Jean Gibson, Vive President of Gibson Home Builders, Inc.

Earth sheltering is the architectural practice of using earth against building walls for external thermal mass, to reduce heat loss, and to easily maintain a steady indoor air temperature. Earth sheltering is popular in modern times among advocates of passive solar and sustainable architecture, but has been around for nearly as long as humans have been constructing their own shelter.