COASTAL BUILDING 101
EPISODE 9: FRAMED HOME WALK-THROUGH
Join Ryan Dibble with South Texas Home Builders for a guided walk-through of a newly framed coastal home. In this behind-the-scenes look, Ryan highlights key framing details, structural components, and how thoughtful planning ensures durability and code compliance. Learn how the framing stage sets the foundation for plumbing, electrical, insulation, and future finishes—critical steps in building a resilient, custom home by the coast.
EPISODE 8: ZIP LIQUID FLASHING FOR AIRTIGHT SEALS
Join Ryan Dibble with South Texas Home Builders as he explains the importance of using ZIP flashing to create airtight, watertight seals in coastal custom homes. Learn how this system protects against moisture intrusion, enhances energy efficiency, and extends the longevity of your home. Ryan walks through the best practices for applying ZIP flashing around windows, doors, and seams—ensuring your home is built to withstand the harsh coastal elements.
EPISODE 7: PREFERRED BUILDER FOR CINNAMON SHORES
Join Ryan Dibble with South Texas Home Builders as he shares exciting plans for their upcoming projects at Cinnamon Shore. Learn what sets this premier coastal community apart and why STX Home Builders is proud to be a preferred builder. Ryan highlights the team's commitment to quality craftsmanship, design flexibility, and seamless collaboration with the Cinnamon Shore development team—offering clients a smooth, high-end custom homebuilding experience on the Texas coast.
EPISODE 6: SPEC HOUSE OVERVIEW & FRAMING
Join Ryan Dibble with South Texas Home Builders as he explains the critical steps in roof framing for a coastal custom home. Learn how pitch, overhangs, and structural layout play a vital role in protecting the home from wind and moisture. Ryan also covers the importance of truss spacing, tie-downs, and prepping for decking—ensuring long-term performance in harsh coastal conditions.
EPISODE 5: COASTAL FRONT PORCHES & CAR PORTS
Join Ryan Dibble with South Texas Home Builders as he walks through a coastal custom home project and highlights the importance of proper foundation and elevation planning for front porches and car ports. In this video, Ryan discusses how piers, beams, and treated materials ensure long-term durability in flood-prone areas. Discover why local codes, soil conditions, and moisture management are key considerations during early construction stages, and how STX Home Builders prepares homes to withstand the coastal elements.
EPISODE 4: FRAMING & ZIP SYSTEM
Join Ryan Dibble with South Texas Home Builders as he walks through the framing process and the importance of the Zip System in creating a durable, energy-efficient home. Learn how this system acts as both a water and air barrier, why trades like electrical and plumbing must be completed before siding, and how proper sealing techniques prevent future issues.
EPISODE 3: BUILDING DURABLE ROOFS
Join Ryan Dibble from South Texas Home Builders as he takes you through the roofing process at Agape Ranch. In this video, Ryan showcases the high-quality materials being used, including Owens Corning 30-year composition shingles, stainless steel drip edge, and Polyglass peel-and-stick underlayment. He explains how the underlayment acts as both a solid foundation and an air barrier, providing added durability. Plus, he covers the spray foam insulation in the attics and the ventilation system for the garages and porches, ensuring a long-lasting, efficient roof.
EPISODE 2: SEALING & WATERPROOFING
Ryan Dibble from South Texas Home Builders walks you through the key details of proper window installation at Agape Ranch. In this video, Ryan demonstrates how to create a seamless and effective seal pan using Zip System's six-inch stretch tape to prevent water leaks. He explains the importance of leaving the bottom open for drainage, ensuring any water behind the window can escape and dry. With this technique, there’s no need for corner cuts or overlapping tape, reducing the risk of leaks and ensuring a waterproof window installation.
EPISODE 1: PRE-INSULATION HOME INSPECTION
Join Ryan Dibble from South Texas Home Builders as he takes you through a pre-insulation inspection at Agape Ranch. In this detailed walkthrough, Ryan shows how the team checks every aspect of the build, from framing and electrical to plumbing and HVAC. With a careful system of marking and notating, they ensure everything is up to code, fix any issues, and prepare the home for insulation.
