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"When we decided to remodel our home we immediately contacted Hill-Thomas Builders for their advice and guidance. We were thrilled with both the professionalism of the company and the special personal touch that we received throughout the extensive process. We had decided that we wanted to incorporate many “green” features into the new space, and HTB was knowledgeable and dedicated to helping us build an efficient and ecologically friendly addition. Thanks to HTB for making our dreams come true! "
Patty and Steve Bickley |
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GREEN BUILDING
 Green Building has never been more important to builders and homeowners who are interested in reducing their energy consumption and their carbon footprints. Green is here to stay and we embrace this responsible change! We can help you to create an earth- friendly and energy-efficient home, addition, or remodeling project.
We recommend that you begin by building only what you need and thus creating a smaller more versatile and efficient space. We are committed to designing and building your home so that it might perform as a well integrated system. We will help you to choose technologies that will be most cost effective and efficient for you and your home.
Some Strategies to Consider as we Design and Build
- Choose a home site and an orientation that will maximize solar and shade benefits.
- Embrace simplicity. The more “bells and whistles” that are included will usually increase energy consumption and upkeep.
- Install innovative water-saving technologies including water heaters, toilets, and faucets.
- Build tight shells with moisture barriers.
- Add thermal systems such as high efficiency HVAC, insulation systems, windows and doors.
- Include energy efficient appliances and lighting systems.
- Use renewable resources during construction and recycle materials from the job site.
- Use “low emitting” materials during construction.
- Install water efficient landscaping.
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