An Energy Recovery Ventilator could be a breath of fresh air if you’re building a custom home anywhere in the Denver area! Check out this article by HomeWrights Custom Homes Project Manager, Justin Geissler.
So what’s the solution to constructing an energy efficient high-performance house with fewer (ACH) air changes per hour? Answer: Air Sealing. By building airtight you’re controlling the environment instead of the environment controlling you.
Uncontrolled air movement (air leakage) in the home is caused by holes and pressure. You may have great insulation but it’s ineffective if air movement is uncontrolled in your home. Air sealing trumps R-Value. Learn where the leaks are with Gary Wood, Project Manager at HomeWrights Custom Homes in Denver!
Let’s dive into your green home considerations, demolish a few of the myths about sustainable building and review some of the important considerations of protecting mother earth while you build the custom home of your dreams. Want to build green? Read this first.
Denver home builders need help to fight the elements. Rainscreens create a space between the sheathing and the outer wall and give additional protection to your home for years to come. They reduce mold dangers and other problems. Learn more.
New trends are taking concrete beyond basement walls and backyard patios. Concrete is made from a mixture of broken stones or gravel, sand, cement and water. But there’s more to it than that!
Denver custom homes are a big enough investment but what is the cost of maintaining that investment? Who knows what future energy costs will be? We must attack energy efficiency in several different ways. Learn a builder’s secrets to energy efficiency.