🚀 Thinking about building your dream home? Before choosing countertops, flooring, or paint colors, there are critical decisions that impact your home's durability, energy efficiency, indoor air quality, and long-term value. In this episode, Tim Lockhart sits down with custom home builder Matt Mitchell to discuss building science, high-performance homes, structural insulated panels (SIPs), HVAC sizing, remodeling versus new construction, and the biggest mistakes homeowners make when planning a custom build.

🎧 Hosted by: Tim Lockhart

👤 Guest:Matt Mitchell – Founder, James Andrews Custom Homes | Master Builder | SIP Builder | Green Builder

Matt Mitchell is the founder of James Andrews Custom Homes, specializing in super high-performance properties since 2002. As a designated Master, SIP, and Green Builder, he leverages advanced construction science to create exceptionally strong, energy-efficient homes. He is also a Past President of the Dallas Builders Association and actively teaches building science to industry professionals.

💡 What You'll Learn:

✔️ Why building science matters more than ever in modern home construction

✔️ Common mistakes homeowners make when designing their dream home

✔️ How proper HVAC sizing improves comfort and indoor air quality

✔️ The benefits of Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) over traditional framing

✔️ Whether remodeling or building new makes more financial sense

🎵 Whether you're planning a custom build, considering a remodel, or simply want to make smarter home decisions, this episode offers valuable insights!

💼 Connect with Matt Mitchell:

🌐 Website → https://www.jamesandrewscustomhomes.com/

📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/jamesandrewscustom/

🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-mitchell-873aa3b/

🎧 Follow Tim Lockhart:

🌐 Website → https://timlockharthomes.com/

📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/tim.lockhart.18/

🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-lockhart

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