Green Building

Green Building

Learn More About our Sustainable Building Practices

ENERGY-EFFICIENT. ECO-FRIENDLY. MOTHER-EARTH APPROVED.

Green building. It’s no longer a trend, but it’s something that builders have been perfecting for years. Whether it’s minimizing waste, decreasing energy use or reclaiming materials, we build while passionately keeping the environment top of mind.

OUR GREEN OBJECTIVES

  • ENERGY EFFICIENCY – When you build in an area with extreme climate changes, high-efficient windows as well as wall, ceiling and floor insulation are a must.
  • MATERIAL EFFICIENCY & WASTE REDUCTION – BMC Select manufacturers building components like trusses and wall panels that use recycled materials and contribute to reducing waste on the job site.
  • SITE & STRUCTURE DESIGN EFFICIENCY – From the very beginning of each construction project, we carefully design to minimize any negative impact on the environment.

IS YOUR BUILDER A RESNET® CERTIFIED ENERGYSMART BUILDER?

Pinetop sure is. And proud of it. Being designated as a RESNET EnergySmart Builder means we’re trained – and continue to be trained annually – in the latest in safety and energy efficient building practices.

WHY USE AN ENERGYSMART BUILDER

  • TRAINED IN SAFETY – When errors such as improper venting can mean illness and even death in your family, you want to work with trained professionals who know the risks and how to prevent them.
  • TRAINED TO BE EFFECTIVE – We think of your home as a set of interconnected systems. If one system change adversely affects another, problems can happen. We are trained to thoroughly understand how a change in one system can affect another.
  • TRAINED TO SAVE YOU MONEY – Using professionals trained on the best energy efficient practices will only save you money over the life of your home. Lower energy bills mean an effective job has been done.

DOES YOUR BUILDER USE ENERGYSEAL?

Since insulation is the most critical component of building performance, Pinetop is proud to partner with EnergySeal. This locally based company offers a high-performing insulation system essential to guard against the extreme climate changes in McCall.

WHY USE ENERGYSEAL’S SEAMLESS SPRAY INSULATION SYSTEM

  • Provides a high-performing, seamless, air-tight seal in every cavity regardless of complex framing and penetrations
  • Makes your home quieter, healthier, more durable, comfortable and energy efficient (lowering your energy bills)
  • Uses natural, recycled and renewable products for environmental friendliness
  • Helps prevent ice damming caused by melting rooftop snow that refreezes and forms ice dams. With McCall rooftops accumulating snow depths on average up to 4 feet, EnergySeal helps prevents roof leaks as well as structural damage and danger to pedestrian traffic from sliding snow and ice.
  • High performance products applied using stringent installation techniques and system approaches ensure roofs are more durable, energy efficient and nearly maintenance free

WHY USE RADIANT FLOOR HEATING?

  • EFFORTLESS TO RUN – Once installed, it needs virtually no maintenance and comes with a 30-Year Guarantee for total peace of mind. Options to control the warmup include a Smart WiFi Thermostat or a Programmable Thermostat.
  • WORKS WITH ALL FLOOR COVERINGS – Choose any floor that you wish as floor heating works well with laminate, wood, tile, stone, carpet and more.
  • SAFE & COMFORTABLE – Radiant floor heat is much better for the air quality in a room as it keeps the air fresh and oxygen rich.

ZIP SYSTEM®

WHY USE ZIP SYSTEM® WALL & ROOF SHEATHING?

Zip System wall and roof sheathing creates a tight air barrier around your house and reduces the amount of air, drafts and moisture that can enter your home.

  1. • MOISTURE RESISTANT – Zip System offers the strength and durability of an OSB panel with built-in moisture protection. Water is prevented from being trapped between the panel and barrier. Walls are allowed to breathe and dry out.
  2. • ENERGY EFFICIENT – An energy efficient homes needs to be properly sealed. Heating and cooling account for 50%-70% of the total energy used in an average home. Eliminating gaps in the building envelope not only reduces air leakage and energy waste, but also increases comfort, lowers utility bills and improves air quality.

Zip System wall and roof sheathing creates a tight air barrier around your house and reduces the amount of air, drafts and moisture that can enter your home.

WHY USE ZIP SYSTEM® WALL & ROOF SHEATHING?

  • MOISTURE RESISTANT – Zip System offers the strength and durability of an OSB panel with built-in moisture protection. Water is prevented from being trapped between the panel and barrier. Walls are allowed to breathe and dry out.
  • ENERGY EFFICIENT – An energy efficient homes needs to be properly sealed. Heating and cooling account for 50%-70% of the total energy used in an average home. Eliminating gaps in the building envelope not only reduces air leakage and energy waste, but also increases comfort, lowers utility bills and improves air quality.