As Flower Mound home builders, we know that green doesn't necessarily mean the same thing to one person as it does another. While most people would agree that building a home that's 'green' involves more environmentally friendly construction practices than those used in conventional homes, it's still a bit confusing. Some of the terms used that mean essentially the same thing are 'healthy,' 'environmentally friendly,' or 'sustainable.' We'll try to clear up a subject that … [Read more...]
Eco-Friendly Features In Your Dallas Custom Home
In recent years, green living has become a lifestyle and not just a trend as it was decades ago. Today, families all around the U.S. tend to lean toward practices that are more eco-friendly, which includes the building of a new home. If you are considering a custom built home in North Texas, you should know there is an abundance of materials that are eco-friendly or "green" from which to choose. Achieving the style or design you want doesn't require robbing the earth of … [Read more...]
Flower Mound Custom Home Builders Explain HERS Rating
A mortgage is one of the largest expenses most homeowners have; next to that, most spend a substantial amount of money on energy costs for heating/cooling their homes. At Bud Bartley Custom Homes, we realize that most people are uncertain of what the HERS index is, or what it even stands for. Let us explain what this system is, and what it means for you when you choose to build a custom green home in the Dallas-Ft. Worth metro area. HERS stands for Home Energy Rating … [Read more...]
