Photos by Doug Handel, Doug Handel Photography.


Wetli explained, for example, that using engineered roof trusses allows slabs to be engineered exactly to accommodate the required load. Use of wall panels eliminates excess lumber and waste and also cuts down on losses due to jobsite theft. Both of these examples also reduce jobsite time and chance of error. Pre-engineered structural products play a significant role in Sandlin's ability to bring the Cornerstone Series homes from permit to closing in 70 days.


Construction cost savings and increased energy efficiency were both realized by moving ductwork out of attic spaces and dropping ceiling heights in closets and laundry rooms, instead, to conceal the ductwork. Positioning plumbing and mechanical systems back-to-back in the core of the home was another change that saved on construction costs while increasing efficiency.


Delivering value was the goal not only in the engineering design but also in the exterior and interior design of the Cornerstone Series homes as well. “Our years of experience in custom building helped us identify the options that most people want and come up with a standardized list that gives our buyers the biggest bang for the buck,” said Terry Sandlin.


Standardized options include 42-inch cabinets with crown molding, smooth glass top stoves, tile backsplashes, built-in microwaves, raised six-panel interior doors, garden tubs and separate showers in masters and plenty of stone accents inside and out.


The Sandlin Homes Cornerstone Series deliver the coveted features of their award-winning custom homes in six new designs attainably priced from $119,000 to $180,000. Sandlin currently offers ten Cornerstone Series neighborhoods: Big Bear Creek Meadows, Innisbrook Place, Lake Vista Estates and Parks at Willow Ridge in Fort Worth; Country Lakes in Argyle/Denton; Garden Heights in Mansfield; Heather Glen/Ivy Glen in Grand Prairie; Mountain Hollow in Dallas, Paloma Creek in Little Elm and Twin Mills Farms in Saginaw.


All Sandlin Homes, including the Cornerstone Series, are built by seasoned builders. Surely one of the most distinguishing characteristics of Sandlin's builder team is the fact that 30 is the average number of years of experience they have. When asked, anyone on the team will tell you that's simply because nobody leaves. This speaks volumes for the workplace environment of the company. The “Sandlin family” encompasses the veteran employees as well as the immediate family— Mike, Terry and Scott Sandlin and their brother-in-law, Matt Speight. Now that several of their children are also involved in the business, Sandlin can be called a third generation family business.


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