The prices on solar water heaters have been dropping with increased popularity of solar products. Â Now with the enhanced tax rebates these systems will become even more popular! Is a solar water heater a good choice for you? Â Read this article and educate yourself on the many types of solar water heaters. ... Read full post »
Is now a good time to remodel?
With the economy being as it is (although there seems to be a significant pent up demand for home improvement and construction projects) frequently the process of obtaining financing is delaying things. We are recommending that folks interested in doing construction projects requiring bank financing start the process as early as possible. Contacting us early in the process helps homeowners get the information they need to have a smooth ... Read full post »
Should I add a sunroom?
Sun room additions often can change the entire feel of a home. By opening up a space to provide full views of a great outdoor area, these rooms can not only provide a beautiful new living area, but make the entire home feel more open and connected to the outside. One of the main questions we hear about these projects has to do with the window details, and the impact of a sun room on the energy efficiency of the house. Here is a quick a ... Read full post »
Should You Seal Your Attic?
Synergy Building Company has built quite a few sealed crawlspaces. Generally, whenever we are building a new home, or putting on a new addition, we strongly recommend that the crawlspace be sealed and semi-conditioned space. This is also the case with sealing attic spaces. The advantage of keeping HVAC equipment and ducts in a semi-conditioned space makes sense for a lot of reasons. Now, we are finding more interest in sealing existing ... Read full post »
AGC is “Building a Green Future”
On April 22, 2010, just in time for Earth Day,  the AGC (Associated General Contractors of America)  released a report called “Building a Green Future.”   It’s a very comprehensive document that provides a blue print for increasing demand, and funding for environmentally conscious construction techniques, and how following these plans would make a big impact on our collective carbon footpr ... Read full post »