DIY Network Celebrity and Custom Builder Chooses ZIP System® and Advantech® Products to Construct Quality Homes
It speaks volumes that Scott Branscom of Grace Construction and Do-It-Yourself Network fame not only uses ZIP System® roof and wall sheathing and Advantech® flooring to build quality homes for his clients, but also his own personal home in Knoxville, Tenn.
Known as a veteran luxury home builder to locals and construction expert to viewers of his DIY Network shows and “HGTVPro.com Weekly” nationwide, Branscom has chosen Advantech® and ZIP System® in nearly all builds conducted by Grace Construction since 2001. Branscom’s faith in the product is supported by its endurance through the harsh, humid Southeastern climate and countless rainy Tennessee springs.
For nearly a decade now, Branscom has relied on Advantech to deliver on his expectation of quality as a builder and to sooth the nerves of prospective homeowners. “In Tennessee, we have a particularly rainy building season. When I tell homebuyers that this product can stay under water for 300 days, they simply stop coming to me with their concerns regarding rain on the project. It’s all they need to hear,” said Branscom.
AdvanTech flooring has greater water resistance, design bending strength and stiffness than commodity OSB and plywood which tend to swell, warp and require rework, ultimately slowing the building process. Providing superior quality and the best warranty in the business, Advantech offers a limited 50-year transferable warranty in addition to its 300-day no-sanding guarantee. AdvanTech flooring also has fastening guide marks and self-spacing tongue and groove for easy installation. These benefits help provide builders and homeowners alike with a quiet, stiff floor that can be installed quickly and easily.
After experimenting with the products in his custom builds, Branscom decided to use both Advantech flooring and ZIP System roof and wall sheathing in the construction of his own home. Initially choosing it for its known durability and quality guarantee, Branscom found the unique look of ZIP System was attracting more onlookers and gave an overall sleeker, high-quality face to the project.
“I use ZIP System first, because it’s the best product out there and I know it’s never going to give me problems and second, because it gives the house an appearance and total package look that luxury homebuyers are looking for,” said Brascom. “In addition to the solid moisture barrier and easy installation, I know ZIP System is going to go down smooth and look great from the street.”