Green Remodeling & Building

Our commitment to the environment

At Ruby Construction we are committed to the good stewardship of our environment for our future generations.  We don't believe in imposing our values on other people. We simply seek to offer great building and remodeling solutions for durable projects, and if desired, green options for those clients that would like to explore more sustainable building & remodeling designs.

Benefits of Green Building & Remodeling:

• Lowered environmental impact during manufacturing of building products and disposal of building project waste
• Reduction in Old Growth deforestation by using alternative products which are not produced with large tree sections
• Lowered demand for building products by recycling existing materials into the new design
• Lower energy usage and thereby reduced carbon footprint by incorporating more energy efficient building products and energy systems into the design
• Greater indoor air quality through the use of products which do not produce harmful byproducts in your living space

Green Building Practices:

• Installing renewable energy systems in your home or business
• Utilizing products which do not compromise the air quality in your home
• Installing high efficiency systems in your home or business
• Utilizing new insulation and building envelope technology to increase the energy efficiency of your home
• Installing cisterns and greywater systems to decrease municipal water demands
• Choosing building materials which are sustainably produced
• Recycling building materials and waste generated during the construction process
• Controlling rainwater runoff and reducing greenhouse effects
• Utilize fire retardant exterior finishes in areas where large tracts of woodland border structures