W.F. Gillespie Uses The Fundamentals Of Green Building

W.F. Gillespie Construction, New Home Builder in Citrus County, Florida, Uses The Fundamentals Of Green Building. As one of the few “Green” builders in Citrus County, FL, W.F. Gillespie Construction believes that true “Green” building starts very early in the building process.

Following the ten fundamentals of “Green” building helps W.F. Gillespie explain to customers the true meaning of “Green“. By using these building techniques, W.F. Gillespie Construction can point out the important choices that will make your home “Green“.

1. LOCATION OF THE SITE: This is an important step to both W.F. Gillespie and the customer. Is the site close to shopping, schools and employment? Has the impact on the ecosystem been minimized? These and many other questions are the fist step.

2. FOUNDATIONS: Insulated foundations deliver major “Green” benefits. W.F. Gillespie can help you decide on many different foundations to decrease energy costs.

3. SEALING THE ENVELOPE: W.F. Gillespie has teamed with Energy Star to help seal your home to air leakage. Air leakage is one of the most overlooked aspects in the building process. W.F. Gillespie Construction can build the home tight and manage air exchanges for a cost effective and healthy home.

4. INSULATION: For best results, W.F. Gillespie will make sure there are no gaps in the insulation. New insulation products make this a must step.

5. HVAC: Unless the house has a tight seal, W.F. Gillespie Construction knows that putting in a great HVAC system will still be throwing good money after bad. With a well sealed house, high efficiency HVAC is a no-brainer.

6. APPLIANCES & LIGHTING: The biggest energy guzzlers are refrigerators, freezers, hot tubs, clothes dryers, dishwashers, waste disposals and ranges. Energy Star appliances can greatly reduce the cost of energy in your home. Lighting has improved remarkably to be more energy efficient.

7. WINDOWS: W.F. Gillespie Construction has used energy efficient windows for years. These Low E, double pane windows are a great money and energy saver.

8. REDUCE WATER WASTE: Outdoor water use for irrigation uses approximately 40% of residential water. Proper landscaping can greatly reduce this number. W.F. Gillespie Construction can help to choose water efficient toilets, faucets and clothes washers for saving on inside use.

9. SWITCH PAINTS: Indoor air quality is important for a healthier home. W.F. Gillespie uses paints and stains with lower levels of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs). These are easier to produce and can be disposed of safely.

10. MAKE IT LAST: W.F. Gillespie can help educate you on the life cycles of products to make your home more durable. The longer products last, the less footprint on the environment you will leave.

All these steps are necessary to build “Green“. Once W.F. Gillespie Construction has implemented these procedures in you building process, you can then think of using more “Deep Green” technologies such as photovoltaics. Please contact us to explain these steps in more depth for your new “Green” home. Contact W.F. Gillespie

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