green building: Ed Nikles New Custom Home Triples the Threshold for Home Energy Efficiency !
- 05/26/10 04:13 AM
Ed Nikles New Custom Home Triples the Threshold for Home Energy Efficiency Milford, PA - Ed Nikles Custom Builder, Inc. has raised the bar for energy efficient homes once again. Their newest high performance home, a three bedroom, two bath ranch home in Dingman Township, not only has a Five Star Plus Energy Star rating (the highest possible), is 48% more energy efficient than code requires, and has a HERS (Home Energy Rating System) rating of 52; it also saves its owners an estimated $2,517 dollars a year in gas and electric bills. HERS is an energy rating system … (9 comments)
Ed Nikles, Sr. MILFORD - In 2008, Ed Nikles Custom Builder, Inc. was recognized by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) for its custom home building expertise. Now, in 2010, the company's outstanding reputation has caught the eye of local consumers in Monroe, Wayne, and Pike Counties. As 2010 Winner of the Pocono's Choice Award in the Home Builders Category, Ed Nikles Custom Builder, Inc. is honored as the best and most well-known custom home-building company in the area. The Pocono's Choice Competition, conducted by the Polk-Lepson Research … (5 comments)
green building: Advanced Green Building : Building Science - Brand New Course & Designation
- 01/14/10 10:21 AM
Advanced Green Building : Building Science I'm heading out to Las Vegas , NV. to take a brand new 2 day course in Advanced Green Building : Building Science for my Master Green Builder Remodeler designation ( MGBR ) at the 66th annual International Builder's Show ( IBS ) . This 2 day course instructs builders & remodelers on proper building science techniques for constructing and remodeling high-performance homes . The high-performance ideal encompasses more than just energy efficiency--it's about potentially creating a more durable , environmentally responsible and sustainable living environment . By using case studies , detailed … (1 comments)
green building: Why didn't the other builders want to build Green / Energy Star ?
- 06/01/09 12:52 PM
Hooray , we just signed our 6th Plan Design Agreement in last 5 weeks in a nearly dead new home market ! Our latest Plan Design Agreement , was signed up last Saturday , May 30th , by my new home salesperson , Pat Cordova CGP , after working with these customers for 18 long months ! We were actively bidding against 2 other local builders , but we got the job because the other 2 builders poopooed Green / Energy Star building and didn't offer a 12 year Insured RWC Warranty ! We showed our customers the benefits of Green / Energy Star … (9 comments)
green building: Why do most lenders not recognize "Green" price adjustments on Energy Efficient / Green Homes by Appraisers ?
- 03/01/09 02:23 AM
Some Lenders pretend to offer "Energy Efficient" Mortgages with expanded ratios for Energy Star & Green Homes ! However , these same lenders will not recognize the "Green" adjustments made by Appraisers vs. non-green & non-energy star homes ! It costs more to build Energy Star & Green ! The benefits are documented by HERS Raters & Green Verifiers and utility cost savings can be calculated by computer programs ! Yet another Green Paradox - we want you to build Green , but it just won't Appraise ! Wake up people ! There are very few Energy Star & Green comparables … (8 comments)
green building: Watch your $ go out through the roof or keep it inside !
- 02/07/09 11:35 AM
We've been building custom homes for over 45 years & are always looking for ways to improve our overall quality without stretching the budget . The Green Building Revolution is rapidly bringing new products to the market to make our houses better & save energy costs. I've always hated looking up & seeing those ugly attic access panels and kneewall access doors in the 1/2 walls . The other problem is that no matter how much weatherstripping you put around the casing & how carefully you put the insulation on top of ths sheetrock panel - it leaks heat ! I … (5 comments)
green building: The New American Home (TNAH) LAS VEGAS 2009
- 02/03/09 12:11 AM
January 23 2009 , I toured this Desert Contemporary Architectural Style Home featuring 8,816 Sq. Ft. of Living Space , a subterranean courtyard at the basement level , sky deck (closed due to the rainy weather ) , & wine cellar. It was well worth the 1 hour wait to see TNAH ! Equal parts laboratory , education tool , & product showcase , TNAH incorporates , elements such as builders' best practices , energy efficiency , indoor air quality , safety , convenience & aesthetics . It demonstrates that excellence in housing performance can be built into any home -- large or … (5 comments)
Ed Nikles New Custom Home Triples the Threshold for Home Energy Efficiency
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