"The main reason for doing this project with Owens Corning (O.C.) was to set a standard in
energy efficiency not only for myself but for other builders to follow. It really only takes one builder to set a standard and if he is reputable the news will spread, and others will have to step up their game.

The home is approximately 4,000 square feet, the design is more of a transitional home - basically a cross between a traditional and a contemporary design. The area is well established with newer custom homes being built as the older less efficient ones are coming down. I wanted to set the bar in the area by building an Net Zero Ready Owens Corning® ComfortCertified™ home.
With rising energy costs, hotter summers, and colder winters, I wanted to build a home that would retain the temperature inside the house no matter what the temperature was outside the house.

As we started the build and started to understand the science behind it all, it all made sense.
Seal the house from the outside where it all starts. The installation of the CodeBord® insulation was easy, taping all the joints, the taping of the windows and taking a little extra time sealing the exterior makes all the difference. Using the proper insulation and techniques make the difference."

"The original drawings of the project had two furnaces, now we have one. The windows we chose also have a very high energy efficiency rating. The exterior is a mixture of brick, limestone and some exterior paneling, along with a steel roof. Now that the house is done and the weather outside is stinking hot and humid, the temperature inside is very comfortable on all floors with hardly any variation between floors. Owens Corning is clearly a leader in insulation and home comfort. When it comes to energy efficiency this is by far the best home we have done. Please don't get me wrong, the homes we have built in the past have always been above and beyond the building code, but this home... is way beyond. Our standard will now be Net Zero Energy Ready Owens Corning® ComfortCertified™; always be backed by the best in the industry and you can't go wrong. Thank you everyone involved from O.C., I think O.C. are the leaders in the industry and still remain the leaders. I'm very proud to have partnered with O.C. on this build. It has set a standard that we all can be proud of and become a leader in our field."

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