Green retrofitting in Asheville, North Carolina
Green Retrofitting
Demos Builders / Asheville, NCIn the brainstorming and design phase of a typical home renovation, it is often the case that little attention is paid to addressing the home’s failings as a healthy, energy-efficient, high-performance building.
In addition to improving a home’s functionality and aesthetic appeal, remodeling provides a perfect opportunity to “green” your home:
- To make it less costly to operate by increasing the efficiency of its energy use
- By properly insulating and air-sealing the building envelope
- To provide a safer environment through attention to indoor air-quality via nontoxic/low VOC finishing practices
Once the walls are open and the skeleton exposed, the sky is the limit in terms of making your home eco-friendly.
Built tight and ventilated right
We pride ourselves on being green builders by striving to reduce the footprints our homes make on the planet. Our practice is guided by conscientious resource management, designing high-performance homes that are built tight and ventilated right, and maximizing the energy-efficiency of the home and all its constituent parts. These techniques translate to reduced operational costs, increased comfort, and a happier and healthier life-style for the homeowner.
“If you want a green builder, Jim Demos is a wonderful choice. Jim is well aware of what makes a healthy built home and keeps up to date with the various elements of building green. Jim also has a keen eye for what makes good design sense and works well both with the owners and the architect. In a word, Jim is not only easy to work with and a good communicator, but also knows when to call in experts when he needs help. Jim is open to different ideas and strives for a high degree of professionalism. He is a perfectionist and has a desire to continue to improve. He strives to select the best trades people and relies upon them to do their best work.”
Questions
Green RetrofittingWhat is green retrofitting?
Remodeling provides a perfect opportunity to “green” your home: to make it less costly to operate by increasing the efficiency of its energy use and by properly insulating and air-sealing the building envelope; and to provide a safer environment through attention to indoor air-quality via nontoxic/low VOC finishing practices.
When is the best time to green a home?
Once the walls are open and the skeleton exposed, the sky is the limit in terms of making your home eco-friendly.
What are the benefits of building green?
These techniques translate to reduced operational costs, increased comfort, and a happier and healthier life-style for the homeowner.
Is Demos Builders licensed and insured?
Demos Builders is a fully-licensed and insured North Carolina general contractor, as well as a member of the Asheville Home Builders Association and WNC Green Building Alliance.
How do I get started on a green retrofit?
For an appointment, please contact Jim Demos at 828.777.2395, or contact him online at demosbuilders@gmail.com.
Let us build your green home.
For an appointment, please contact Jim Demos at 828.777.2395, or contact him online at demosbuilders@gmail.com.
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