As we all learned in grade school, Christopher Columbus discovered America. He bravely climbed in his ship and sailed across the Atlantic, despite popular (or not so popular) belief that the world was flat. If he had been wrong, he might have sailed right off the edge of the world and straight into space – ridiculous right? Well, contrary to what the history books say, most people at that time understood that the earth was round! It was on a minority of scientist and theologians who despite evidence, still swore the earth was flat.
In the spirit of Christopher Columbus Day on October 10, we at RIGGS are going to bust another myth common today, the idea that green remodeling is a fad and expensive. We understand how easy it is to be confused about green remodeling, as there are so many conflicting messages. The simple truth is green construction has been around for a long time, even before we builders began using the term. In its mort simple term, green remodeling is improving upon construction methods for better energy efficiency.
We are essentially helping you get the best energy performance out of your home. We use materials which help with energy efficiency and create a tight “envelope” in your house, sealing out outside air. And if you think a green home will look weird or ugly, it doesn’t. In fact, they’re indistinguishable. (Sorry Frank Lloyd Wright!)
Green remodeling offers a great return on investment for homeowners and is not an expensive or complicated process. If you are afraid that a green remodel will lead you off the side of the earth, give us a call at RIGGS. Our certified green remodeler on staff can talk to you about past remodels in the St. Louis area and answer any of your questions.
