As eco-friendly home practices become more accessible, many homeowners are beginning to adapt their houses to more sustainable living. Prefabricated homes are well set up to support sustainability, from the way they’re constructed to how you can customize their features.
At Blue Hills, we construct prefab homes in Saskatchewan and Alberta for local landowners, and we can help you customize your prefab home to “go green.” Keep reading below to learn how!
The Increased Popularity of an Eco-Friendly Lifestyle
More and more people are switching to sustainable practices in their daily lives to lower their carbon footprint, save on energy, and reduce waste in landfills.
This is becoming more common in rural areas like Saskatchewan and Alberta, as landowners want to see their countryside prosper. Many are starting in their own homes, from being more energy-conscious with heating and appliances to building with biodegradable materials.
Whether you’re working with a modular, RTM, or post-frame structure, there are many ways you can transform your new home into an eco-friendly environment.
How You Can Customize a Prefab Home to Be More Eco-Conscious
At Blue Hills, we’re focused on providing prefab homes that are not only built efficiently but that suit the needs, tastes, and lifestyles of our clients. Our RTM and post-frame structures are fully customizable, while our modulars offer limited customizations.
If you’re looking for ways to make your home more sustainable, here are a few customizations you can request during the planning process of your prefab home:
Opt for Solar Energy with Durable Roofing
Installing solar panels on your roof allows you to source clean and renewable energy directly from the sun. This will burn fewer fossil fuels to power and heat your home, reducing your carbon footprint in the process.
To install solar panels successfully, you need the right roofing materials. Metal, asphalt shingles, or tile are great options due to their long lifespan and durability.
Solar panels can last up to 30 years, so you’ll want a roof that can withstand a long timeline!
Install Sustainable Flooring and Siding
Sustainable homes focus on materials that biodegrade with minimal environmental harm, which you can find with your flooring and siding.
Our team can locate sustainable options for your prefabricated home, including hardwood, recyclable carpet, linoleum, bamboo, and cork.
Choose High-Performance Windows:
High-performance windows are designed to reduce the amount of heat and energy lost through standard-grade windows. High-performance windows include features like triple panes and Low-E coatings to prevent the heat loss caused by single-pane windows, reducing your energy bill in the long run.
Go Green with a Prefab Home from Blue Hills Construction
Whether you’re purchasing a modular, RTM, or post-frame home from Blue Hills, there are plenty of ways you can customize your model to be more eco-friendly.
We construct all our prefab homes in an enclosed construction yard in Maple Creek, Saskatchewan. Our prefab method prevents materials from going to waste, reduces labour, and provides you with a home to call your own in only three to six months.
If you’re looking for a sustainable choice for your new home, partner with Blue Hills Construction today!