Village of Gahanna Showcases Green Home Building courtesy of OS homes
With the recent publicity about energy efficiency and a growing awareness of our environmental impact many homebuilders are looking for ways in which to incorporate energy efficiency into the homebuilding process to save homeowners money as well as saving the planet.
Dave Smith admits that it is not just using energy efficient heating and cooling systems and appliances but that it is the design of the home to maximize natural heat/cooling & light which also make a big difference. Trading cathedral ceilings for 9 foot ceiling as well as using thicker concrete walls to maximize insulation. Similarly when chosing a method of water heating trading the water tank for the new tankless models which heat water on demand are ways of saving some extra dollars as well as helping towards cutting down the homes carbon footprint.
If you are considering purchasing a home in Gahanna or the surrounding communities then please get in touch with the Raines Group for professional Real Estate advice.
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