[New Post] Why Using Green Building Materials Can Save You Green

It’s often assumed that buying green building materials can cost an arm and a leg. However, this simply isn’t true. In fact, many construction companies and custom home builders are beginning to discover the benefits of using recycled or natural materials in all of their custom home building projects in Arizona. And the benefits can also help homeowners save money each month as they live in their new homes.

Eco-Friendly Materials And Its Benefits

Whether it’s natural flooring materials, recycled or natural paints and even insulation made out of recycled newspaper, using green building materials is becoming extremely popular.

Benefits of Green Flooring Materials

We’re not suggesting that you paint your floors inside your new custom home green per-say, but, using eco-friendly materials like bamboo, cork, salvaged wood planks and even carpeting manufactured from recycled products can spice up your home – and save money down the road.

• First, it’s amazing what you can do with salvaged wood. However, did you know that some custom homebuilders specialize in installing hardwood flooring out of recycled materials? And by using up recycled flooring, a custom homebuilder can pass the savings along to the customer.


• Recycled carpeting can also be advantageous for homeowners that move into a newly built custom home. But, many of today’s leading manufacturers of recycled carpeting also claim that their products are softer, hold up longer and even are more aesthetically pleasing than new materials. Plus, just like the above example, they tend to be less costly.

Benefits of Using Eco-Friendly Paint

Although using recycled materials like newspaper for insulation is a great way to protect your home, the use of eco-friendly paints is becoming rampant, especially in Arizona where we have to worry about heat and its impact on how paint dries and wears within our homes. Here are just a few of the benefits of using ‘green’ paint inside your new custom home.

Much Fewer VOC’s

VOC’s or Volatile Organic Compounds are emitted when chemicals are introduced into paint in factories. They also tend to spread when you apply them on walls. However, eco-friendly paints contain zero to very little traces of VOC’s, which is a positive attribute for any home owner.

Health Benefits Of Eco-Friendly Paints

There are several people who have allergic reactions to VOC’s. Most traditional paints also give off fumes that can cause COPD flair ups and other breathing problems. However, eco-friendly paints produce very little odors, which are caused by formaldehyde and ammonia in most common paints. Since natural paints don’t include these harmful substances, you’ll breathe much better inside a home with eco-friendly paint.

Most Green Building Materials Can Be Cost Efficient

A common rule of thumb for manufacturers is that customer demand often dictates pricing. However, green building materials are an exception to this rule. The US Federal Government has begun to impose better standards to the materials used daily to construct new homes. When the materials used are recycled, the Federal Government also provides tax incentives to many manufacturers for offering this vital option. As such, their cost of goods is lower and often passed along to the consumer.

When constructing your new custom home, using green building is not only better for the environment, but it can also help reduce costs. When you are getting ready to build a new home, contact a professional custom contractor and ask them about using green building materials.

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[New Post] Choosing An Energy Efficient Homebuilder In Scottsdale AZ

Choosing a Custom Homebuilder in Scottsdale that Focuses on Energy Efficiency

Truth be told, there are many custom homebuilders in the greater Scottsdale area. However, there are very few that focus on ensuring that your custom home is energy efficient. The fact is that energy rates are skyrocketing in Arizona. Whether it’s due to our resources or economic reasons, finding affordable ways to integrate energy efficiency when choosing a custom homebuilder in Scottsdale has become a priority for many new homeowners.

Five Important Factors To Consider When Choosing An Energy Efficient Custom Homebuilder

First – Define Your Individual Needs

Before you begin to interview custom homebuilders, the first thing you need to do is determine exactly what you’re looking to build. Believe it or not, different custom homebuilders often have individual specialties. So before you start searching, know exactly what type of home you’re intending on building.

Second – Depend On Experience With Energy Efficient Homes

As you begin to look online for custom homebuilders, it is important to begin narrowing down the field to a group of less than five. One way to weed out contenders is looking into their experience in building energy efficient homes. If energy efficiency is important to you, only work with a homebuilder that has extensive experience in building homes that are energy friendly.

Third – Look For Previous Customer Input

If you’ve narrowed down your list of potential custom homebuilders in Scottsdale, you’ll want to ask them about references from previous customers. If they are willing to provide you with list of clients, ask these about what steps the homebuilder did to focus on energy efficiency.

Fourth – Does The Builder Integrate Style Into Energy Efficient Designs?

Another question you should ask is whether or not the homebuilder has experience integrating some stylistic features you desire into an overall energy efficient custom home. After all, you need to be happy with the aesthetics of your home, first and foremost. Just make sure that they have the creative ability to infuse some efficiency standards along the way.

Fifth – Ask To Tour A Few Previous Custom Homes They’ve Built

A great way to get a look at some of the homes a custom homebuilder in Scottsdale has previously built is to ask to tour one personally with the builder. During your visit, ask the homebuilder a few important questions in regards to the energy efficiency of the home including:

• What type of HVAC system did you install inside this custom home and how is that system more or less energy efficient than other models that you might want for your own home?


• How did the homebuilder insulate the home? Believe it or not, insulation is also used as a protective barrier to keep heat from entering a home during the hot summer months.


• What feature about the electrical, plumbing and other household systems help conserve energy on a monthly basis?

When you stick to these five important steps to choosing a custom home builder in Scottsdale, it’s highly likely that you’ll find one that will build you a very efficient home that can save you money each month on utility bills.

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[New Post] New Home Construction: Buy New or Build New?

If you’ve been looking to upgrade your home but are wondering to yourself, “Should I buy a new home or build a custom new home,” we have some very important factors for you to consider. Believe it or not, this is a common question asked by many Arizona homeowners. Whether you’re living a lavish lifestyle and searching for your dream home or simply looking to upgrade and expand your home due to new children or other factors, debating on new home construction methods is often a point of contention for several homeowners.

Three Facts To Consider When Choosing Between A New And Custom-Built Home

Fact #1 – New Home Construction Permits Freedom Of Choice

We all want certain elements inside our home and more often than not, we have to accept the reality that we can’t always get what we wish. But, when you make the decision to build a new home, your freedom to add certain ‘wants’ becomes much easier. Custom homes are ‘custom’ in every sense of the word. There are several benefits to building a new custom home including:

• You can have the homebuilder create custom floor plans that fit your lifestyle perfectly. Every family is unique and it’s simply impossible for a new home shopper to find all the elements they need in a pre-fabricated new home. But, when you start with a custom floor plan, you can have a professional contractor build the home with the exact floor plan that fits your family needs and desires best.


• You have the freedom to include different materials that fit your social agenda. Another benefit to custom new home construction is that you have the freedom of choice as to the material you will use. This is especially important for people looking to create a highly energy efficient home in Arizona that will be well insulated. And with rising energy costs, finding affordable ways to keep your home comfortably cool in summer often begins with quality materials.

Fact #2 – New Home Construction Is Affordable

Another myth about custom home building is that it’s much more expensive than buying a cookie-cutter home. The truth is that custom new home construction can often be very affordable for homeowners for several reasons:

• You dictate your budget, not the home-builder. When you work with a custom home-builder, they’ll create your floor plan and home design based on your needs and budget – not set a price based on market value.


• You can create plans for future upgrades. If you have your eyes set on growing and expanding your home, it’s much easier to accomplish this with a custom-built home that is designed for future expansion. Most pre-fab homes simply don’t offer this option and can cost a ton of money to remodel in the future.

Fact #3 – New Home Construction Offers A Sense of Accomplishment

When you build something like a new house from scratch, the end results tend to inspire an amazing sense of accomplishment. The process is very detailed, but not as stressful as one might think. In fact, many experienced new custom home-builders have created highly successful plans that streamline the process, while allowing the homeowner to be an important part of the building project.

Debating on new home construction often begins and ends with the proper education. Take time to research and contact a custom home-builder for a free estimate when you’re shopping around for your next new home. When you have the opportunity to move into a cookie cutter home vs. building your own custom home for roughly the same overall cost, which one would you prefer?

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