Technology

One of the primary reasons for building a “new” home is to take advantage of the constantly evolving construction technology. Every year reveals enormous improvements the ways in which we live. Our homes consume less and less energy, while meeting greater and greater demands for performance and comfort. Appliances and mechanical equipment of today are vastly improved over their predecessors.

The following links are a few of the latest developments we find promising:

You may have heard about Low-E glass in windows. You may not know that Low-E technology has improved even more over the windows we used just a few years ago. Low-E 366 takes it to the next level, and coupled with foam insulation and high efficiency HVAC systems, may be just what you’re looking for in terms of very affordable energy savings.

Mini split air conditioning systems are really starting to make their mark. Combined with the latest in foam insulation technology, they offer a number of advantages over the more conventional methods we’ve used in the past.

Dishwashers and refrigerators use a fraction of the energy used just a few years ago. Energy Star appliances will pay for themselves in just a few short years.

Most everyone has heard of the benefits of spray foam insulation. Until recently, the cost has been a major consideration. Few have ever doubted the benefits of the energy savings, but recent reductions in the cost of application have really made foam insulation the norm rather than the exception. Generally speaking, we recommend foam insulation to all our customers. While there are exceptional circumstances that may justify considering an alternative, foam is the new “norm”.