Build Smart

Spray Polyurethane Foam Insulation

Spray foam is the highest performing insulation available and allows you to insulate and air seal in one easy step. Delkote is pleased to offer Demilec open cell and closed cell foams that are non-toxic and utilize renewable resources. Our insulation creates a more energy efficient home by expanding to seal cracks, gaps and voids in attics, floors, walls and ceilings. As a result, homeowners and builders can size smaller, more energy-efficient heating and cooling units to achieve the same level of comfort and greater energy savings.

For more information please visit Delkote

Renewable Energy

Cost effective, easy to install and efficient solar heat and power systems make renewable energy accessible for every homeowner and builder. Sundance Power Systems has years of combined experience and practical knowledge of design and installation that maximizes efficiency while minimizing maintenance. They take pride in designing systems that are user-friendly, reliable and code compliant. Their technical expertise includes solar, wind and micro-hydro, including solar hot water and radiant floor heating.

Wood Protection

Environmentally friendly treatment for framing lumber and sheathing that protects the home and adds value by guarding against mold, mildew, and termites while managing moisture content. BluWood is a borate based product offered by Delkote that prevents mold, mildew, and wood ingesting insects. It is also a wood stabilizer and is applied to the lumber and framing materials before they are sent to a job site. Building Environmental Solutions offers Forticel products to treat the wood after a home is weather tight or during renovations. Forticel is wood treatment product that prohibits mold, mildew, and algae growth. Choose the product that best suits your needs.

For more information please visit Delkote and Building Environmental Solutions

Green Building Products

BuildSmart can supply many green building products such as low voc caulks and adhesives, low and zero VOC paints and stains and interior day-lighting solutions with custom ordering for each customer.

• Sun Tunnels
• Sansin Paints and Stains
• Low VOC caulks and Adhesives
• Mildew/Mold resistant coatings for kitchen and bath
• Rainbarrels

For more information please visit Deltec Homes

Consulting

Offering individual project consulting with an integrated approach, BuildSmart provides a pathway for project teams and homeowners to meet their green building goals. BuildSmart can host integrated design meetings at the earliest stages of the project to help clients achieve the highest levels of building performance. In addition to helping navigate the many green building certification systems such as LEED, North Carolina Healthy Built Homes, or the NAHB Green Building Program, our consulting uses a holistic approach to sustainability, durability, and environmental impact.

For more information please visit Deltec Homes

Prefinished Siding

The machine finishing process provides 6-sided coating of paint or stain in a controlled indoor environment increasing durability, reducing labor costs, and providing an exceptional warranty. By installing factory finished lumber by Delkote, you will be taking the best steps possible to ensure the highest quality and unbeatable performance for your exterior sidings, deck and trim. Pre-priming/pre-finishing all lumber surfaces prior to installation reduces waste, decreases time spent on jobsite, and often is a more cost effective solution than site application.

Ventilation

Improve indoor air quality and occupant comfort with efficient fresh air exchange and spot ventilation products and system designs. With the high cost of energy, new homes are built with more detail towards the prevention of air leakage. This can have adverse effects on the indoor air quality of the house. Mechanical ventilation is vital to the indoor quality of an energy efficient home. Green R offers mechanical ventilation products from Venmar, Panasonic and AirCycler.

Panelization

Our premium framing process creates 78% less waste than conventional stick building and provides a superior, durable shell that reduces time in the framing schedule. All components built in our Asheville facility are made with 100% renewable energy and utilize sustainable harvested lumber when locally available. Services include walls, floor truss and roof truss systems. Deltec Homes can engineer, panelize and construct any home design right in our Asheville facility. Panelized construction is suitable for new construction, renovations and additions, and saves considerable time in the construction schedule.

Sealed Crawlspace

Eliminate moisture concerns, increase home durability and energy efficiency, and improve indoor air quality with a sealed crawlspace. With mold spores being in the air everywhere, all they need to grow is an organic material, such as wood, the right temperature range, and moisture. A sealed crawlspace installed by Building Environmental Solutions will maintain humidity levels necessary to prevent mold growth, and will increase the durability of the foundation and framing.

Rainwater

Rain water is a precious resource that we can use to reduce the amount of potable water we use to flush our toilets and irrigate our land. By rain harvesting we can reduce pollution from storm water run-off, erosion, and lower the amount of treatment currently needed at local utility facilities. Intermingling of gray water and rain water systems together can reduce your water bill up to 90%! Rain water can be used to flush toilets and urinals, for irrigation, fire sprinkler systems, and as secondary water supply to a grey water system.

For more information, please visit A2Z Plumbing

Grey Water

Our fresh water supply is ever decreasing and we must reduce the amount of fresh water wasted. Grey water is any waste water generated in the home or office, except from toilets. Dish, shower, sink and laundry water comprise 50-80% of residential "wastewater". Grey water can be saved, filtered and used for flushing toilets. Grey water reclamation can be tied into any existing plumbing system or new plumbing system.

For more information, please visit A2Z Plumbing

Water Audits

We can perform a water audit to determine water usage of a house or business and as a result will design a program for water conservation. Providing return on investment figures can be a deciding factor as to what water systems and fixtures will work for your specific site.

For more information, please visit A2Z Plumbing

Radiant Flooring

Radiant floor heating (RFH), also known as ‘hydronic in-floor’ heating, is an exceptionally energy-efficient, comfortable and healthy way to heat. RFH creates a more energy-efficient structure with up to 30% reduction in operating costs compared to a standard forced air heating system. When assisted by a solar thermal system, the energy savings are even greater. By eliminating the need for blowers and vents, RFH provides heat without creating noise or circulating airborne particles such as dust, mold, and other allergens.

Cavity-Fill Insulation

Filling empty wall cavities, between studs or within concrete block voids, can greatly increase the energy efficiency of an existing home or building. WNC Energy is the only local licensed installer of Airkrete, a cementious foam insulation with a 25 year history. Airkrete is fireproof, mold-proof, non-toxic, and with a 60% closed cell composition offers R-4 per inch or R-14 on a 3.5 inch wall. It is a foam insulation that surrounds conduit, pipes and other obstructions within the wall for a complete cavity fill that will stop any air flow. Airkrete is generally installed from the exterior through a 3/4 inch hole.

For more information please visit WNC Energy

Air Sealing & Duct Sealing

Weatherization of existing homes offers homeowners a way to increase the efficiency of their home through a series of small improvements. Items such as duct sealing, air sealing, improving failing attic and crawlspace insulation, are just a few ways that the alliance can provide energy improvements with good return on investment.

For more information please contact us to request a green inspection of your home.

High Efficiency HVAC

For both new and existing homes, high performing HVAC systems will increase comfort and decrease utility bills. Bullman offers complete HVAC services including heat pumps, furnaces, ductwork insulation and sealing, fresh air ventilation and more.

For more information please visit Bullman Heating & Air

Geothermal

Looking for an efficient, cost effective, and environmentally friendly heating/cooling system? A geothermal heat pump is the greenest way to go. Geothermal heating and cooling products are among the most efficient, energy saving, environmentally conscience heat pumps you can purchase. They are a natural heat pump that will give you years of reliable, safe home comfort at a low cost.

For more information please visit Bullman Heating & Air