Green Building

Today, we strive to incorporate our knowledge of green building practices into the homes we build and remodel, for the greater benefit of the homeowner and the environment. We support ongoing green building education by sending employees to Green Conferences and Build it Green trainings. We currently employ three Build it Green Certified Building Professionals.

What is Green Building?

Sustainable design otherwise known as “Green” Building is an opportunity to use resources efficiently while creating healthier buildings. Green building provides many benefits to the homeowner including:

- Long term value - improved lifespan of building
- Reduce energy and water
- Reduce operating cost - maintenance
- Enhance the occupants comfort and health
- Improve the bottom line for owners and building professionals

Green Techniques

Products and Practices Ireland Robinson and Hadley use to build or remodel a sustainable house:

Energy Efficient

- Photo Voltaic (Solar)
- Radiant floor heating
- Tankless water heaters and Recirc. pumps
- Energy Star Appliances, Fixtures, and lighting
- Recycled denim insulation, Green Guard Certified, Formaldehyde Free Insulation, Cellulose Insulation, Icynene
- Low emissive windows
- Radiant Roof Barriers

Indoor Air Quality

- Low or No-VOC paints, finishes & adhesives
- Proper ventilation
- Whole house ventilation
- Crawl space sealing
- Drainage & flashing

Water Efficiency

- Water conserving toilets, clothes and dishwashers
- Aerators on faucets
- Low-flow showerheads
- Effectively designed insulated plumbing
- High-efficiency irrigation
- Native & drought resistant vegetation

Reuse, Recycle, Sustainability

- Engineered lumber
- Cork Flooring
- Recycled Flooring
- Bamboo Flooring
- Recycled Timbers
- Trex decking
- Sustained lumber products