Framing options
You have energy efficient and sustainable options when it comes to framing your new home.
In newer homes, energy-efficient building practices are used to avoid drafts, but these air tight homes can result in uncomfortable air quality and ventilation.
See our Air Quality section for more information.
In this video: An industry expert discusses green technologies that improve air quality in new construction.
You have energy efficient and sustainable options when it comes to framing your new home.
Modular homes are built in a factory under controlled conditions, then shipped to the homesite and placed on a permanent foundation.
Before you break ground on a new house, give your utility companies a call. They can help you avoid unnecessary expenses and construction delays.
Structural insulated panels, also called SIPs, foam-core panels or stress-skin panels, are significantly more airtight than stud walls.
When building your new home, don't forget about the importance of energy-conserving products like furnaces, air conditioners and appliances.
Check out a new neighborhood concept and see how one builder is changing the way homes are built with a goal to use zero energy.
Learn about some of the changes for new homes built today. An expert highlights some of the things to consider when building a new home.