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There are many advantages of building your new home or addition in an Eco-Friendly manor. Listed below are just a few
of the benefits. Please give us a call to further discuss how building Green will help your family.
- Saves you 50% - 80% or more on utility bills and energy consumption.
- A potential net monthly savings in cash! While the initial costs of green building are more, these may be offset by a larger DECREASE in monthly utility bills, depending on your mortgage
terms. For instance, if your mortgage payment increases $100, your average utilities may drop more than
$100! In addition, the more that energy prices increase, the more likely this will be true. Your savings may also
include mortgage interest tax deductions because the costs are added to your home; you cannot get from the utility company.
Please contact us to discuss your individual situation.
- Increase in the value of your home: Instead of paying the Utility companies every month, which is money that is lost forever, the money you spend is invested in your home. Because of these savings, and the other added benefits, green technology is desirable and thus adds value to your home.
- Costs of building Green minimal: Green homes cost only 5% - 15% more than conventional homes. Once again, these costs may be offset by utility and other savings.
- Federal, state and local government programs: There are many government programs which reduce the initial costs of development through purchase credits, tax incentives and low interest loans.
Please contact us to discuss this further.
- Green Homes are Safer: Homes built with ICF block walls (a method we utilize) are safer
from wind and fire due to the concrete wall structure. In fire wall tests, ICF's stood exposure to intense flame without
structural failure longer than did common frame walls. In addition, Concrete homes have a proven track record of withstanding the
ravages of hurricanes and tornadoes, when all the stick-built houses around them are in ruins.
- Beauty: Despite myths to the contrary, green homes can be very attractive from the outside and inside.
They can be built to be virtually indistinguishable from conventionally built homes, and will not detract from resale value.
- Comfort: ICF blocks and Cellulose insulation a drastic reduction of 50% or in
more in ambient outside noise. In addition, there are less “cold spots” and
temperature swings when compared to conventional homes.
- Recycling: Eco-friendly building materials are used, including recycled materials.
- Harmony with the Environment: Homes are designed and built in harmony with surrounding land.
Every attempt is made to maintain the original environment, preserving trees and land where possible. In addition, they take advantage
of the sun's heat in the winter and minimize heat in the summer.
- Lower Carbon Footprint: Homes consume less energy than conventional homes, and
thus have a smaller carbon footprint.
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