Green Elements

Green homes are energy efficient. Everyone knows that. Proper solar orientation, shading, roofing materials, and insulation can cut your utility bills in half. Energy Star appliances, water-saving plumbing fixtures and efficient lighting fixtures can further reduce your monthly bills and make your home more comfortable at the same time. Some folks want to go the extra mile and use products like super-insulating wall materials, solar water heaters and photovoltaic panels.

Green homes are durable. Maintenance costs are the “hidden” expense in homes. Jim uses products that can stand the test of time and are easier to maintain. Jim knows that if you build it right the first time, you’re going to have fewer problems down the road. Windows and doors, roofing, exterior finishes, flooring, countertops, fixtures – Jim will help you select the products that are right for you and then install them to the highest possible standards. That’s how Jim Rush builds value.

Green homes are healthy. As we build homes that are more energy efficient, more tightly insulated, it becomes more important to make sure that the quality of the indoor environment is healthy. Jim makes sure that moisture from cooking and bathing is properly vented outside the house. He doesn’t use products that can off-gas and harm you. We take for granted that the A/C is going to keep us comfortable. Did you know that, by using proper filtration, the A/C can help keep the air clean? The A/C can even be used to bring in fresh air, so your home always smells sweet and clean.

Green homes are sustainable. We all want to leave a better world for our children. Green homes use materials wisely and use materials that have the lightest impact on the environment. Jim uses locally sourced materials whenever possible to reduce the burden of transportation. Many clients appreciate the beauty of reclaimed and re-purposed materials. Other clients fall in love with the beauty of stained concrete floors. Good daylight and cross-ventilation are two more examples of techniques to get the most out of what has been given to us.