Technology advancements abound in most industries and custom home building has its share of innovations. New best-building practices include pre-manufactured wall panels, custom HVAC systems, solar panels, and indoor/outdoor living spaces. Such advancements increase a home’s efficiency, thereby lowering energy and maintenance costs. They also increase a home’s resale value and livability.
R.E.A. Homes embraces these advancements and takes them one step further with their commitment to make the homes they build ENERGY STAR certified. Currently, they are the only custom luxury homebuilder in St. Louis making this commitment.
Energy Star
Established in 1982 by the Environmental Protection Agency and the US Department of Energy, the ENERGY STAR program promotes energy-efficient appliances and building materials enabling businesses and individuals to save money while protecting the environment by reducing greenhouse gases.
ENERGY STAR homes must pass a rigorous set of energy-efficient standards related to heating and cooling systems, thermal enclosure systems, lighting and appliances, and water protection. Such homes deliver an energy savings of up to 30 percent. Families who build ENERGY STAR homes experience fewer post-build headaches such as hot or cold spots in rooms, water-related issues such as condensation inside the home or mold, and higher utility bills.
Benefits For Your Family
- Reduced leaks and drafts
- More consistent temperatures
- Better durability
- Improved indoor air
- Peace of mind
R.E.A. Homes is focused on building a smarter home to improve the comfort and enjoyment of your home! Because certified homes exceed building codes, families can build for the future.
This blog was pulled from R.E.A. Homes’ most recent FREE eBook – Custom Not Commodity: Why Custom Homes Are Better For Your Family. To learn more about benefits of a custom home download this Free eBook:
