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Eco-Friendly Roofing Options for a Custom Home

Your roof is one of the most important parts of your home. Not only does it serve as a shelter from the elements, it also acts as an insulator, cooling mechanism, and aesthetic device. It’s not something that should be overlooked, and when building a custom home, you have a dizzying array of options. As […]

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3 Eco Friendly Countertops for Custom Homes

Sustainability is at the heart of modern architecture. You want buildings that last, but you have to recognize that the world must last, too. Builders are stewards of society and the world. The energy savings are a nice bonus! One way to improve sustainability in your custom home is to choose materials that are sustainably […]

Top Reasons to Buy a Custom Home

Are you looking to buy a new home? Whether it’s your first or your fifth, buying a home is a huge decision with many different factors to consider. You must not only weigh your current needs, but think about the future, both for your family and the market. Buying a pre-existing home can be very […]

Four Tips for an Energy Efficient Basement

At Absolute Construction, we pride ourselves on sustainable, energy-efficient construction. Basements present some of the most challenging home construction projects, especially when it comes to saving you money on utilities! Here are some ways we build your basement efficiently and how you can keep it going for years to come. Dehumidifying Being underground, basements are […]

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The Pros and Cons of Residential Solar

Solar power is one of our greatest sources of renewable energy. It’s a great choice for anyone eager to live more sustainably while also reducing energy costs over time. If you’re weighing the decision to install solar paneling in your home, we’ve got some pros and cons for you to consider! The Benefits Solar can […]

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Heating Options for Your Custom Home

You have a lot to consider when designing your custom home: curb appeal, materials, landscaping, flooring, shingles, and more. But one of the most important aspects is one you don’t see, but certainly feel: your HVAC system. At Absolute Construction, we design our homes around energy efficiency and sustainability, so we take HVAC very seriously. […]

To Build Out or Build Up: Single vs. Multi-Level Housing

Are you building a custom home? One of the most important decisions to make is your home’s basic layout: single or multi-level? Each option has distinct advantages and disadvantages. Design and Curb Appeal Multi-story homes are definitely more striking from the street. A larger façade makes a more striking impression, especially in simple styles like […]

Smart Home Beginners Guide

From Walt Disney to Frank Lloyd Wright, visionaries have long dreamed about what a “home of the future” could look like. While there’s still plenty of room to grow – no flying sky mansions yet – in many ways, the future is indeed now, and it’s very exciting! Smart home technology is the closest we’ve […]

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Living in a Smart Home

This incredible custom home was built with the highest level of both energy efficiency and smart home technology. The homeowners are living in a very efficient and technically advanced home with low utility bills due to Solar Panels, AeroBarrier, and Exterior Insulation.

Custom Home Eco-Friendly Flooring

As homebuyers become more environmentally conscious, factors like energy efficiency and sustainability are more frequently at the top of a home’s “must-have” list. As one of the most important components of your home, flooring is an easy way to reduce your carbon footprint. Here are some of our favorite choices for eco-friendly flooring for custom […]

Four Ways We Build More Energy Efficient Homes

When you build a new home, the devil is in the details: finishes, trim, accents. But another detail that you may not be thinking of is energy efficiency. It pays to remember: energy efficiency can save you many thousands of dollars over the lifetime of your home! It also may qualify you for a 3-year […]