5 Benefits You Recieve From an Energy Star Certified Home
May 29, 2020
Sealing your home is one of the most critical pieces to ensure it’s energy-efficient. This leads to a tight building envelope that provides a clear separation from the conditioned and unconditioned sections of your home. We work hard to build every house to these high standards. It’s why we have been awarded “energy star partner…
Make Sure Your Home Builder Doesn’t Cut This Corner
May 19, 2020
Ever seen cracks in the concrete along the corner of a friend’s home? Perhaps you’ve even had the very edge of your home’s concrete slab fall off? This is an unfortunate problem we see all the time. Building your dream home can feel overwhelming when you’ve heard tales from friends and family of projects gone…
Installing A Brick Ledge: Another Protective Measure Against Moisture
May 7, 2020
You deserve a building partner who will take every precaution to protect your new home. The last thing anyone wants is to see the dream they designed incur damage because their builder cut corners. One of the many ways we set your new place up to be protected from the elements is the installation of…
6 Reasons Energy Efficient Windows Will Save You Money
May 7, 2020
When building your new dream home, it’s easy to overlook the importance of investing in the right windows. There are so many decisions to make, after all! Here are six reasons why it’s a win-win to install energy-star efficient windows in your home: Reduced Condensation- These styles of vinyl, double-pane windows utilize Low-E glass. This…
Vapor Barriers: Your Invisible Line Of Defense Against Moisture
May 7, 2020
You deserve to have a dream home that’s built to last. This place, after all, will serve as the main ingredient for some of your favorite memories with loved ones and friends. At Design Tech Homes, we construct your house so that it’s shielded from the elements. Even though you’ll never see it on a…
1 Simple Tip To Protect Against Lightning
May 7, 2020
Home Energy Efficiency – Everything You Need for an Efficient Home in 2020
March 12, 2020
How much do you enjoy paying your monthly utility bill? Probably not much at all! Thankfully, as technology and construction methods keep improving, new homes are becoming more energy efficient, and existing homes are receiving efficient upgrades. In the United States, one of the leading agencies for home energy efficiency is the Energy Star Program.…
Are your energy bills going through the roof?
February 28, 2020
Building or remodeling a house can feel like an overwhelming task at times. We get it. There’s a number of factors to consider. Unfortunately, attic ventilation rarely makes the cut as a high priority item on anyone’s list. Let’s cover some reasons why addressing your home’s attic ventilation is basically a no brainer. Roofs are…
Ditch Your Incandescent Bulbs for Home LED Lighting 4
December 24, 2019
It’s hard to change. Innovations in technology often lead to resistance among shoppers, where long-formed habits are concerned. The notion of paying extra for a light bulb can also be a deterrent, but over the course of the lifespan of an LED bulb, mixed with the number of bulbs in your home, making the switch…
The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Designing Your Own Home
December 10, 2019