There is a lot written these days about “Green.” So—what exactly does it mean to be Green? Let’s take a look!
Measure Twice and Cut Once: In the custom commercial/residential construction and remodeling industry, one element of being “Green” is that materials are efficiently used with little or no waste. With precise estimating and ordering by your contractor, you can be sure that your commercial/residential remodeling dollars are working for you. Waste not, want not. Your grandpa was right… measure twice, cut once! You’ll save dollars and resources.
What’s Old Is New Again: A popular, practical and charming trend today is the re-purposing of existing building materials. Reclaimed wood can be beautifully renovated for use as decorative accents on walls, as ceiling beams or as fencing to create a cozy, rustic look. Customize your project by retaining architectural elements to add character and unique appeal. Don’t be afraid to “apply it again, Sam!”
Scholl Construction installed radient heat throughout the house. Each valve controls individual areas of the home.
Talking Code: The 2012 Energy Code significantly and positively impacted the efficiency of custom homes, remodeling projects and retail build outs. There have been great strides in the refinement of energy efficiency products (like plumbing), materials (like insulation) and performance (like furnaces). In a world which puts tremendous pressure on our increasingly limited natural resources, efficiency is the key to a sustainable future for generations to come. EnergyStar, WaterSense, Low E… Smart choices reduce your environmental “foot print” and help you live responsibly.
Spray foam installation makes for a draft free, tight home.
It’s a wrap! Being Green also means a tight “whole building envelope” – no drafts, no leaks no air-ers. Precise pressure tests on the building envelope certify that your residential or commercial remodeling project is an airtight case, snug against the outside elements. Your contractor will seal the deal to ensure that your commercial or residential structure keeps it cool when it’s hot and hot when it’s cool — in with the good air, out with the bad.
Hoses and tubes take warmth from the earth to heat a home without using fossil fuels.
What goes around, comes around: The foundation of good environmental stewardship rests on recycling. Choose construction materials that will make Mother Nature proud and recycle the excess for use by others.
It’s easy being Green with Scholl Construction. Call us today to set up a comprehensive on-site consultation. Invest your Green in Green!
