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  • Fairfield County Green Home Building Facts

    What is green home building? A green home is a home that is designed, built, and operated in an ecologically sensitive manner, without compromising comfort or quality of life. The building materials, systems and methods of construction that have been employed to construct the building, maximize three things:

    • The use of sustainable materials
    • Resource and construction process efficiency
    • Energy efficient building systems and materials

    Why build a green home? There are a number of very sound reasons to build a green home, chief amongst them being the desire to conserve non-renewable natural resources. Some of the other good reasons to build a green home include:

    • To reduce the homeowner’s dependence on fossil fuels, and promote clean air
    • To reduce direct heat gain and wind velocity with passive solar design strategies
    • To improve comfort within the home by using better insulation and envelope systems
    • To promote cleaner air with less mold and mildew, and fewer chemicals
    • To save money on overall energy costs

    How do I get started on building a green home? If you are interested in building a custom new home that is eco-friendly and uses sustainable materials and building methods, contact our company, Country Club Homes, Inc.

    Country Club Homes has been one of the leading custom homebuilders in Fairfield County for many years. We are committed to designing and building sustainable and environmentally responsible architecture, and will provide you with the guidance and expertise you need to bring your green home building plans to fruition. Please visit the ‘Green and Energy-efficient Building‘ page on our website for more information. You may contact Country Club Homes by telephone at 203.762.0550. To view images of new custom Fairfield County homes built by Country Club Homes, Inc., please view our online portfolio.

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  • Adding Wood Flooring? Here’s How to Prepare Your Home for Demolition

    Adding new wood flooring to your home’s floors is an excellent way to revive a space, add visual interest or increase your home’s resale value. A simple wood floor installation can change the entire look of a room. Before work begins, there are several things you should do to prepare: Sound sub-floor.  New wood flooring should be laid on a clean, smooth,…

  • Prepare for Your New Countertop Installation with These Tips

    Most kitchen renovations involve replacing countertops throughout the space. Because the countertops are a focal point of the room’s design, the installation must go smoothly. Before the installation begins there are several things that should be done to prepare. Make sure to: Choose a suitable material. There are a wide variety of countertop materials to choose from. Do…

  • Turn Your Master Closet Into a Hidden Retreat

    Its time to elevate the closet! In your home, the master closet should obviously serve as a space to hold your clothes, shoes, and accessories, but it can be so much more. Transforming your master closet into a hidden retreat simply requires a shift in perspective and a few functional upgrades. Consider adding: Natural light. Adding…

  • Building Up: Add an Additional Story to Your Home or Guest House

    When investigating home remodeling ideas, you may have realized that adding an additional story is a great way to increase square footage. There are important structural and design considerations to make when adding a second story to your home. Before work begins, talk to your contractor about: Design cohesion. A second story addition should look like it…