Bend, OR Top-Rated Custom Home Builder Explains Energy-Efficient Materials

Guide to Building a Green Home in Bend, OR

If you're building a custom home in Bend, OR, it's easy to get carried away thinking about the interiors and details. But before that, you should take a moment to think about what choices you can make to make your new house energy-efficient. In a new guide from the custom home builder Mountain High Builders, you can find tips on what to consider to reduce your electricity costs and environmental footprint.

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As a local contractor, Mountain High Builders understands the regional weather conditions and how they affect the energy use of a home throughout the seasons.

Tips on Material Choices

There are many reasons to build a custom home, like the freedom of choosing a location and designing a smart floor plan. It also gives you the opportunity to make smart choices about materials and energy sources to reduce your environmental impact and utility bills.

The new guide from Mountain High Builders covers aspects of energy efficiency such as insulation, windows, and doors, giving you an introduction to how to design a green home.

“Every part of the home, from the roof to the foundation, plays a role in energy efficiency. Proper insulation, energy-efficient windows, and doors keep the indoor environment stable,” a company spokesperson explained. “Efficient heating and cooling systems use less energy while maintaining comfort. Lighting and appliances that use less energy also contribute to the overall efficiency of the home.”

Energy Costs Going Up

According to the Oregon Department of Energy, 28.4% of all households in the state were energy-burdened in 2022, up 2% from 2020. The increase in energy-burdened households has occurred despite the fact that Oregon has reduced its per capita energy use thanks to energy-efficiency incentives, underlining the impact of strategic planning during the construction of new buildings.

Energy-Efficient Insulation

Mountain High Builders suggests spray foam as an effective insulation option that expands and fills gaps to prevent air leaks. It's especially suitable for areas like attics and crawl spaces where energy losses are typically higher. Cellulose insulation made from recycled paper also has good thermal performance while having a very low environmental impact.

Door and Window Material Choices to Prevent Energy Loss

For higher thermal performance in doors and windows, the contractor suggests glass with low-emissivity coatings and doors made of steel or fiberglass instead of wood.

About Mountain High Builders

The company was founded over 25 years ago by Frank Polley. The team specializes in custom-built homes and has completed various types of buildings, including ADU homes, barndominums, log homes, shops, and bungalows.

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