The first thing you should know is that when you build "green" you improve the way that your home and the home building site itself uses energy, water, and materials in order to reduce impacts on human health and the environment. Building a green home means making environmentally-
To earn the ENERGY STAR, a home must meet strict guidelines for energy efficiency set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. These homes are at least 15% more energy efficient than homes built to the 2004 International Residential Code (IRC), and include additional energy-saving features that typically make them 20–30% more efficient than standard homes.
As one of Medford Oregon's premeir builders of energy efficient homes, Scott B. Owings Construction is a certified member of the Energy Star Program, offering the best solutions to make your home more comfortable and reduce your energy costs. Scott Owings starts with design features that enhance comfort and healthier living and follows that with the use of eco-friendly materials and energy-efficient systems. With an energy efficient home a higher qaulity of life is literally designed and built into every aspect of your home.
Did you know that energy efficient homes use substantially less energy for heating, cooling, and water heating creating $200 to $400 in annual savings? Over the average 7 to 8 years you may live in your home, this adds up to thousands of dollars saved on utility bills. Additional savings on maintenance can also be substantial. Properly installed energy efficient improvements deliver better protection against cold, heat, drafts, moisture, pollution, and noise. An energy efficient home helps ensure consistent temperatures between rooms, improved indoor air quality, and greater durability. Each ENERGY STAR qualified home can keep 4,500 lbs of greenhouse gases out of our air each year. And because homes have such long life spans, this environmental benefit lasts for many, many years. Scott B. Owings Construction proudly offers services committed to the goals of ENERGY STAR and the environment.
ENERGY STAR qualified homes can include a variety of proven and effective energy-efficient features that contribute to improved home quality and homeowner comfort, and to lower energy demand and reduced air pollution. Look for the blue ENERGY STAR mark on any Scott B. Owings home, the government-backed symbol for energy efficiency.
For many the current economic situation has put home buying or building a new home on hold or completely out of the question. However, a home remodel or home renovation can also provide many energy efficient benefits. Whether your project involves making simple home improvements, updating or upgrading several rooms, or adding a new room to the home, Scott B. Owings Construction can provide you with quality, cost effective, and innovative services that will help you achieve an elegant, unique and functional space. As a premeir contractor and home builder in Southern Oregon, he can help make your home more comfortable, reduce maintenance costs, reduce utility costs, and Increase Your Home Value. Purchasing a home is the largest investment most people make. Renovating or remodeling your home is a sure way to increase the value of your home and property. Whether you plan to sell the home, refinance your mortgage, or are just investing in your home for the future, a remodeling project is a good way to increase your home's value.
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