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Green building is taking the nation by storm as consumers become more conscious of their impact on the environment and energy use. Green building is focused on increasing the energy efficiency while simultaneously reducing the impact that production and use of building products has on the environment. This is accomplished through innovations in manufacturing technology, product development, construction techniques and long term maintenance.
Many innovations in building products not only decrease energy use and help to control consumption of natural resources, but they can also help the consumer make sensible financial investments in their home. American Custom Contractors proudly offers several different products for environment-conscious and cost-conscious homeowners!
Energy Efficiency
Energy costs have skyrocketed over the past couple of years and most homeowners have felt the impact in their energy costs. Many homeowners are choosing to install windows and siding to reduce their monthly energy costs and take advantage of tax savings offered to those who install Energy Star products in their home.
All of American Custom Contractors’ windows are Energy Star certified and can significantly increase monthly savings on your energy bill. Custom replacement vinyl windows are a simple way to decrease your monthly energy costs, while adding to the value of your home.
Extended Warranties
For many homeowners one of the added benefits of installing green products on their home is the decrease in amount of time they must invest in maintenance. American Custom Contractors carries several products that come with extended and lifetime warranties, which allow the homeowner to spend less time working on their home with the reassurance that the product they chose will last a lifetime with proper installation.
American Custom Contractors carries James Hardie, Azek, Certainteed, and Sherwin Williams, all of which come with lifetime or extended warranties. This means that in addition to less time spent on home maintenance homeowners will be making a decision that will positively impact the environment, by avoiding the need for future replacement of building components. This will help to reduce waste and energy invested in manufacturing and installing these building products.
James Hardie is the industry leader in fiber cement exterior home improvement products, and have excelled in developing products that combine sustainability and durability. James Hardie products are manufactured from natural ingredients that are low in toxicity, but many homeowners love these products because they offer unparalleled durability, creating a maintenance-free exterior. Azek manufacturers trim material from cellular PVC, allowing homeowners to customize the trim details of their residence by choosing from a variety of profiles and options. Unlike traditional wood trim, Azek is resistant to mold, mildew, insects and rotting, and it comes with a 50-year warranty!
Recycled Products
For those homeowners who are concerned about the environmental impact that their home improvement may bear, we offer several synthetic roofing products. Enviroshake, a synthetic cedar roofing product, replicates the look of cedar shake but has added performance and durability benefits derived from the reclaimed, recycled composite materials from which it is manufactured. In addition to providing an environmentally-friendly alternative to natural cedar, this product offers homeowners the added advantage of less maintenance than a traditional cedar roof. Increased durability, UV protection, wind, hail, mold, mildew and insect resistance all make Enviroshake an attractive alternative!
For those homeowners who want to replicate the look of traditional slate, Inspire Roofing offers a synthetic slate product made from a 100% recyclable blend of virgin resins and natural limestone. This product also offers additional durability and performance when compared to the natural version. Inspire Roofing also has the broadest color palette available in the industry, offering homeowners the option between 25 different blends. Another synthetic slate option is Ecostar, a synthetic slate product made from 98% post-industrial recycled shingles. American Custom Contractors is also certified to offer an extended 50-year Gold Warranty on Ecostar Slate installations!
Advantages to Going Green
The combination of the best materials and certified craftsmanship will add value to your home, as well as prevent future repair or replacement projects. We pride ourselves in offering high quality products that will enhance the beauty and value of your home, in addition to reducing negative impact on the environment. In addition, our company is certified to offer extended labor warranties for several products, on top of our standard labor warranty, offering additional protection on your investment.
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