June 12, 2014 12:21 pmPublished by Jada PorterComments Off on Energy Efficient Windows: Green Home Building
According to ENERGYSTAR, windows typically comprise 10–25% of a home’s exterior wall area, and account for 25–50% of the heating and cooling needs, depending on the climate. So it is critical to consider high-performance, energy efficient windows when constructing a new home. Many improvements have been made in recent years advancing the insulating quality of windows,... Read More
June 5, 2014 1:11 pmPublished by Jada PorterComments Off on Comfort, Value, & Quality: ENERGY STAR Certified Homes
This is a fabulous video produced by ENERGYSTAR about the benefits of Energy Star homes. Winsome is an Energy Star and Earth Advantage certified builder, and in the last five years 19 of Winsome’s projects have been LEED, Earth Advantage and/or Energy Star Certified. The testimonials of the homeowners in this video are very similar... Read More
April 21, 2014 7:45 pmPublished by Jada PorterComments Off on 7,000 SF New Construction in Salem Oregon
We're very excited about this new construction project in Salem, Oregon. Designed by architect Nathan Good, the 7,048 square foot home is scheduled for completion... Read more
March 4, 2014 7:53 amPublished by Jada PorterComments Off on Quartersawn, Riftsawn and Flatsawn
Have you heard the terms quartersawn, riftsawn and flatsawn and wondered what on earth they mean? Our friends at Zena Forest Projects offer a wonderful and detailed explanation of the differences on their blog. A portion: The above illustration shows how boards are cut out of a quarter of a log. 4 of the boards are... Read More
