Custom Green Construction
knows that green building in New Hampshire means more
than energy efficiency. We're committed to preserving
and enhancing the green potential of your site,
recycling, reducing waste, reusing materials and using
regional materials - factors that also lower your green
building and green remodeling costs. You gain a
healthier, stronger and more sustainable residence or
commercial space with greater resale value, as well as
the satisfaction of helping the environment.
In the last decade, innovative products and construction
strategies have helped equalize the costs between green
building and traditional building. Custom Green
Construction will help you reap those benefits by using:
- Wood certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)
and Sustainable Forestry Initiative
- Engineered wood products that are stronger and more
durable than harvested wood and less damaging to forests
- Alternative framing methods that reduce the cost of raw
materials, such as open joist floor framing and finger
jointed studs
- Practical on-site strategies for minimizing waste and
recycling materials
- Insulation techniques that result in energy savings for
the life of the structure
- Building materials that minimize Volatile Organic
Compound (VOC) emissions
- Alternative roofing products that extend the life of the
roof
- Ventilation strategies that improve indoor air quality
and create a more uniform temperature all year long
- Efficient piping systems that reduce water and heat
consumption
- Landscaping using native plants, to reduce the need for
fertilizers, herbicides and watering
Custom Green Construction pre-qualifies the real estate,
plumbing, heating, electrical, landscaping and
construction professionals we work with. Our mission is
to realize the green potential of your property, home or
commercial space, using the most cost-effective
techniques and materials for green building and
remodeling.
"A home
energy rating includes a thorough, on-site evaluation of
a home's energy features. The rater gathers more than
200 pieces of data, such as the R-values of insulation,
efficiency of windows and the delivery efficiency of
space and hot water heating systems."
GREEN BUILDING FOR GREEN PROFESSIONALS, NATIONAL
ASSOCIATION OF HOME BUILDERS
Green Definitions:
A green building uses resources (energy, water, materials) more efficiently and
has fewer impacts on human health and the environment during its lifecycle. Siting, design, construction, operation, maintenance and recycling all affect
the greenness of a new or remodeled home, office or commercial building.
The term "sustainable building" is often used in the same way as
"green
building." Sustainability focuses on lowering the consumption of natural
resources so that they can be renewed rather than used up. Sources of
sustainable energy include wind, geothermal and active/passive solar systems.
Sustainable building products include bamboo and FSC certified wood. |
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