S D Jessup Construction

My name is Shawn Jessup and S.D. Jessup Construction, Inc. is my vision along with over 15 years of hard work. I rely on my reputation and integrity to keep this business going. I have been in the Pilot Mountain area for over 40 years so most of my work comes by "word of mouth". I pride myself in working hard for my customers and giving them the most for their money. I am a "hands on" Builder. Not only do I hire and supervise subcontractors, many days I put on my tool belt, or get on a piece of equipment and do some of the work myself.

Did you know that your siding ISN'T water tight? Did you also know that siding is NOT the water barrier for your home? It doesn't matter what kind of siding you have, water WILL penetrate behind it at some point in time. This is true for vinyl, fibered cement, and all other forms of siding, EVEN brick! Even though the siding guy caulked all the joints, materials expand and contract with changes in the weather and eventually it WILL crack. There are many types of water barriers currently used in building; one of the most commonly know products is house wrap (All house wraps are not created equal BTW).

Insulation is important, but it is more important that your assembly is air tight. When air leaks through your building envelope it makes it hard for the insulation to stop the transfer of heat. Imagine wearing a thick coat but forgetting to zip it up. Its hard to stay warm with cold air blowing through, no matter how thick your coat. This picture shows how we sealed the tops of all the walls, light fixtures, and all other ceiling penetrations to prevent conditioned air from leaking into the attic.

We have been using Superior Walls for basements for years with great results. The XI (extra insulation) wall system provides an exceptional water, thermal, and air barrier which helps us to achieve high performance in our homes. If you are worried about cold, damp, musty basements with water issues, remember, IT DOESN'T HAVE TO BE THAT WAY! We make basements that are as comfortable as the rest of the house. That means extra usable space for a fraction of the cost!