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Green Trends
With rising energy bills and environmental concerns, Napier Signature Renovations helps clients understand the delicate balance of going green without spending too much green with home remodeling. We're up-to-speed on the latest green technology from high-efficiency insulation to conditional crawl spaces to Low-emissivity (Low-E) glass windows.
In fact, Rich Napier has completed rigorous training through Earth Craft of Virginia and the National Green Building Program sponsored by the National Association of Home Builders to ensure we incorporate the latest green materials and practices so our new custom homes can attain the EarthCraft House certification.
Rich carries over these practices when working with clients on remodeling or renovation projects to guarantee energy efficiency guidelines are met or exceeded.
Green Construction Trends in the Richmond Area
Some of the latest green trends with renovation and new home construction in the Richmond area include:
- Proper air sealing measures and blower door test to determine potential costly leaks
- High-efficiency insulation techniques (closed-cell spray foam)
- Geothermal heat pump
- Tankless gas hot water heaters
- EnergyStar appliances for greater efficiency
- New construction materials made from recycled and natural content materials (carpet, insulation, outdoor decking and porches, sustainably harvested lumber, recycled concrete)
- Recycling construction materials on-site to divert them from landfills
- Moisture control technologies (vapor barriers, humidistat and conditioned crawl spaces)
- Water conversation technologies (low-flow faucets and fixtures)
- Built-in recycling centers
- Green roof systems
- Solar-ready properties
- Using materials extracted, processed and manufactured regionally