_______________________________________________________________________________________ Callaway
Builders Inc
▲ Curran and Carolyn
people design and build their homes, I always consider how that home will become a part of history in the years to come – how will it look to someone else in the future?” Along with these fundamental values, the firm is constantly exploring innovation within the industry, aiming to incorporate new products and processes into its construction.“ The quality we instill into each home represents who we are, and the integrity my dad taught my brothers, my sisters, and me. He always stood proudly behind the work he did. I bring that same ethos into Callaway, and we try to live up to it every day.”
Prioritizing sustainability
Being an EarthCraft builder, the company utilizes multiple cutting-edge, green practices and materials designed to maximize benefits without going drastically over-budget for its customers.“ Throughout the whole designbuild process, we consult with our clients and discuss sustainable materials, examining how they can benefit homeowners and improve energy savings.” This comes down to how Callaway seals the envelope of the house.“ We apply EarthCraft standards on every home,” explains Curran.“ Not only is it better for the environment, that benefit means the customer gets a more energy efficient home and equals significant cost savings for them in the longterm.” He reveals that product innovation has had the biggest effect on the business, offering home insulation by way of an example.“ Insulation has changed enormously over the past several years, and that’ s had a huge impact. It affects how the HVAC system performs, which correlates directly with how comfortable the homeowner feels – whether it’ s a hot or cold day.” Callaway works closely with its HVAC contractor to examine every possible aspect of the home before construction begins.“ They carry out Manual S and Manual J calculations on the build, examining the positioning, the windows, the doors, and the other materials involved,” he adds. modernhb. com 161