Keeping Water Out of Your Home
Any homeowner in the St. Louis area knows that water is one of a home’s year round most formidable foes. Your residence is under constant attack from the elements. As seasons change, the [...]
Creating Comfort in Your Home
Creating a superior living experience for our homeowners, and providing distinct advantages over traditional construction begins with one word: Comfort. Comfort isn’t something you see when you tour a home or look at pictures [...]
Indoor airPLUS: More energy efficiency and quality for your home
The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Indoor airPLUS program was designed to go hand in hand with the agency’s ENERGY STAR program—a joint effort to help builders meet the growing consumer preference for homes [...]
Beyond the Code: Increasing Energy Efficiency and Reducing Utility Cost
One of the primary goals of nearly every “green” home builder is to create homes that use as little energy as possible. To do this requires an in-depth understanding of building science, the knowledge [...]
Building Beyond the Code: What it means
At R.E.A. Homes, we make it our mission to build every one of our homes “Beyond The Code,” each one built to a higher standard. This philosophy is at the forefront of everything [...]
4 Pitfalls to Consider When Building A Custom Home
Building a Custom Home has many rewards, but there are also some pitfalls you should be prepared to look out for. By understanding and educating yourself about these pitfalls, you can avoid potential disasters [...]
Construction Phase for Custom Built Homes
After you have completed the proper pre-construction process for your dream home including defining your goals, determining your budget, locating the right lot, along with the rest of the important items, reahomesllc.com/blog; it is [...]
2016 has been a remarkable year for REA Homes.
Thank you! 2016 has been a remarkable year for REA Homes. As we approach the holiday season and end of 2016, we are reminded of how thankful we are for all of our [...]
HERS score of 19 places Ladue home among elite
His or HERS? If you’re seeking the best energy efficiency for your home, you’d unquestionably pick HERS. The HERS score (Home Energy Rating System)—a nationally recognized system of measurement used to grade a home’s [...]
Low HERS score brings great energy value to Frontenac home
In our last blog we discussed the definition of a HERS score—the measurement of a home’s energy efficiency—and how, like golf, the lower the score the better value it is. Now, let’s show you [...]
