Go Green with Black's

Black's Construction Inc.

Green Building Features

Phone: 503-873-8998

Fax: 503-873-0594

E-mail: GoGreenWithBlacks@gmail.com

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Each of our homes is custom-designed for its site.  People want sunlight-filled, healthy homes with a flexible floorplan that will see them through all life's stages.  This is what we build.  Furniture placement, traffic patterns, privacy zones, view, natural light, and your comfort are all considered when we design your home or help you pick out an existing plan.  Our homes will have healthier indoor air, save energy, require less maintenance, and be environmentally responsible.  Here are some features that may be included in your home.

Comfortable Living:	Energy Star:	Healthy home:
Flexible room layouts	High-efficiency furnaces and air-conditioners	Framing moisture test to prevent mold
Oversized garages	Sealed heating ducts reduces heat loss up to 30%	Low VOC paints for healthy air
Lots of natural light and ventilation	Attic insulation exceeds Energy Star requirements	No formaldehyde cabinets and insulation
30-year warranty architectural shingles	Extra caulking and sealing	Central vacuum system
Low-maintenance exterior finishes	Whole house ventilation system	Rainscreen under siding in vulnerable areas
Extensive sound-reduction measures	Argon-filled windows	Upgraded "no bounce" engineered floor system
Nine or ten foot ceiling heights	Energy Star qualified appliances	Programmable thermostats reduce energy use
Lifetime warranty windows	Energy Star qualified light fixtures and bulbs	Recycled and recyclable products used
Upgraded lighting package	Blower door tested	Recycling/proper disposal of construction debris
Recirculating or tankless hot water	Blower duct tested	Low VOC caulk and adhesives