Ewing Building & Remodeling uses environmentally friendly practices and products in all our construction projects. These methods can lower your heating and cooling bills, provide a healthier home, and reduce the impact on the environment. We continue to educate ourselves, our employees and our clients  – so that we can actively make our homes safe, efficient and comfortable without harming our environment.

Some of our methods to achieve these goals are:

Energy Efficiency

• Use of advanced insulation products
• Sealing of the exterior walls with house wrap, caulk and gaskets to reduce air inflitration
• High efficiency, on-demand and insulated water heaters
• Energy efficient windows and doors
• Energy Star rated appliances and fixtures
• Efficient heat and air conditioning systems, advanced sealing of ductwork, programmable thermostats and heat zones
• Design and site planning

Conserving Natural Resources

• Advanced framing techniques can use up to 30% less lumber
• Use of engineered wood products such as floor and roof trusses and beams
• Fiber cement siding – the wood fibers are reclaimed or harvested from small fast growing species, plus the siding is a durable product
• Brick produces very little waste when manufactured, has a long life, and can be recycled
• Porous pavers or loose stone driveways and sidewalks reduce storm water runoff
• Recycling of materials from demolition
• Recycling of building waste materials
• Facilitate homeowner recycling by designing recycling bins and cabinetry

Indoor Air Quality

• Air tight construction creates a need for mechanical ventilation such as fresh air intakes to fireplaces and heat recovery systems
• Use of low-VOC paints and finishes reduce airborne toxins
• Use of low-pile carpet or less allergen-attracting carpet and pad can improve indoor air quality