Save Energy and More with a Custom-Built Home
February 20, 2015There are many advantages to having a custom-built home. You get a brand new home with all the modern features you’ve been dreaming about.
But wait, there’s more. You also get a home that is more energy-efficient and environmentally friendly. Many homeowners would call that kind of combination a win-win situation. We agree.
As a custom home builder in Ocala, we at Luetgert Development can build you the house of your dreams exactly how you’d like it. In doing so, we use the best materials to ensure it’s a quality built home that will last a lifetime.
As you think about a custom-built home for you and your family, keep these advantages in mind:
Energy Efficient Windows
The windows used in today’s homes are so much more energy efficient than those used previously. They can actually account for 10 to 25 percent of your home’s heating and cooling bills. Ask your builder about using double-paned, high performance windows that have “low-e” coatings, which reflect back part of the summer sun. These windows can reduce heat loss by 25 to 50 percent. Weather stripping is also important.
The Best Insulation
One of the great advantages of a brand new home is the amount and quality of insulation that is used. With proper insulation in your walls, floors and attic, your home will remain comfortable in any season without a huge increase in your heating or cooling bills. Ask your builder about the R-value of the insulation that will be used in your home. R-Value is a measurement of thermal resistance, which indicates its resistance to heat flow. The U.S. Department of Energy offers R-Value recommendations for where you live.
Energy-Efficient Appliances
With a brand new home come brand new appliances. When you choose Energy Star labeled appliances, you’re getting the most energy efficient models. Energy-Star refrigerators use about 20 percent less energy than standard models and Energy-Star dishwashers use 18 percent less water and 10 percent less energy. It’s definitely the way you want to go in the kitchen.
Totally Customizable
With a custom-built home, everything is where you want it to be. You approved the plan and it was built to your specifications. You love your walk-in closets and your large kitchen. There is need to worry about the extra expense of remodeling.
Less Maintenance
Another great benefit of a new custom-built home is that everything is new so very little maintenance is required. New roof. New heat and cooling system. New paint. Should an issue arise, remember that all of our Luetgert custom-built homes come with a warranty.
Having read about the many advantages of a custom-built home, are you now ready to start the process of building your own home? If so, please contact us today. We’d love to speak with you about building the house of your dreams.