Mannan Home achieves a HERS Rating of 39
The Mannan Home was built to be energy efficient with the use of BuildBlock ICFs.The Mannan Home was built using three rating systems: The local utility's REMC Touchstone Energy standard, The Energy Star Five Star + standard and the NAHB Gold Standard. The home achieved a HERS rating of 39 and was…
White Paper: The ICF Effect
Continuous R-Value, reduced air infiltration and thermal mass all make up the ICF EffectNew energy codes, higher fuel prices, and colder winters have all contributed to an increased awareness of energy efficient construction. For consumers and builders, this means a stronger focus on increased “R-value” of the building envelope. Understanding the…
New City, New York home demonstrates BuildBlock ICFs are perfect for special needs
[custom_frame_center shadow="on"][/custom_frame_center] Choosing Insulating Concrete Forms (ICFs) for one of the most important investments in your life brings peace of mind, safety, and security for you and your family. ICFs allow you to build whatever design you require without compromising energy efficiency, life safety, and comfort. The Mastropolo home in New City, New York…
Sandown, New Hampshire Home
ICF Builder: McGregor Chadwick, Northstar Contractors
New Hampton, New Hampshire, northstarnh.com
The Home
Located on a small lake in southern New Hampshire and offering peaceful views from its privately positioned outdoor living room, this gorgeous open concept home was designed with preservation of the native landscape in mind. Offering main level living, beautiful hand milled native New Hampshire black oak wide plank flooring, a great room with cathedral ceilings, a 16-foot floor to ceiling fieldstone fireplace, a grand wrought iron staircase leading to a top floor loft with a view that takes your breath away, custom cherry kitchen cabinets and granite counter tops with a matching walk-in pantry and layout ready to entertain. Stepping into this custom home you instantly feel the warmth and beauty while getting to enjoy looking out onto one of New Hampshire’s beautiful pristine lakes.