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Homes
Michael , as the contractor within the business , spent a lot of time researching building methodology , and looking for ways to build greener homes .
Efficiency & productivity
“ We had to take into account a number of variables — such as materials , systems , and climate . There are a lot of products out there that are geared toward energy-efficiency , but before we incorporated those systems into our home designs , we had to consider how well they would work in the northern climate . It became clear that we needed to strike a balance between functionality and sustainability .
“ Insulation , heating , and ventilation are really central to achieving this mission . We face both extremes in terms of weather . With bitter cold in the winter and extreme heat during the summer months , our clients are heating their homes for half of the year and cooling them for the other half . That means we need to be very strategic when it comes to heat management — as they are running for almost the entire year , it ’ s vital we consider how to implement these systems as sustainably as possible .
“ Efficiency and productivity have always been two of our core values within the business . We ’ re always looking for new ways to minimize waste and make our homes more sustainable . Keeping these values in mind also allows us to plan for major weather events , such as high winds , snow , and ice . This helps us stay on schedule and minimizes the risk of going over budget .”
Style alternatives
The company ’ s dedication to craftsmanship has allowed it to grow and evolve over time , as David reveals : “ We have a range of inhouse expertise that ensures we are able to adapt our home-building processes to the specifications of each client . A lot of our earlier homes were constructed using the panelized home building system , and we have a lot of experience building this way . However , in recent years , we ’ ve transitioned into more traditional building techniques .
“ This just means we have more tools in our belt — if a project is on a compressed timeline , we can work using the panelized process , but we can also offer a more refined and classical approach if time and budget permits . We have experienced carpenters in our team , who can construct traditional wooden frames for larger custom homes . Our clients can decide which building system they would like us to use , based on our specification sheet , which offers nine different style alternatives .
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