One of the most exciting developments in construction is the emerging field of green products and technologies to help conserve resources and provide bigger cost savings for homeowners.

Here are some of the main categories of green technologies Beechwood Builders incorporates in new or retrofit construction projects. Please click on Beechwood Green Solutions for more in-depth information.

Free Sunlight vs. Costly Power Bills—Which Would you Prefer?
Some people believe that “going green” only benefits the environment. However, money is by far the biggest green resource that customers will save when converting to renewable energy technologies. And yes, they are also gentle to Mother Earth.
It’s time to stop dreading the arrival of your monthly electric bill and putting up with constant fee increases. By installing a PhotoVoltaic (PV) system in your home or business, you can join the millions of others who have gained control and saved money by going green. Simply put, PV systems convert the sun’s rays into electricity to power your house. PV is clean, quiet, and uses the free natural resources the earth provides.

Let the Sunshine In
Solar heaters—also called solar thermal systems—provide environmentally friendly ways to heat water for many household uses. These systems collect the sun’s energy to heat either air or a fluid. The air or fluid then transfers the sun’s heat directly or indirectly to your home. Today’s solar heating systems not only keep swimming pools warm, they can also heat much of your water and interior rooms.

Solar water heaters are a great investment for you and your family because they are cost effective for many uses over the life of the system. Although solar water heaters cost more up-front than conventional water heaters, the fuel they use—sunshine—is 100% free, and abundant in our Florida climate.
The popularity of solar heating is increasing for several reasons: first, the systems are reliable, adaptable and pollution-free because they use renewable energy from the sun. Second, they’re also more streamlined—some systems include sleek, attractive, low-profile collectors that people often mistake for skylights.

Foam Sweet Home
Performance spray foam is an ideal product for insulating and sealing residential wall and ceiling cavities, providing comfort and cost-saving benefits. Using special equipment, we spray insulation into the wall and ceiling cavities, where it expands to fill and seal all the nooks and crannies in a single step.

The benefits of foam insulation are many:
Energy efficiency - reduces heating and cooling costs by as much as 50%
Reduced heating and air conditioning tonnage - by as much as 40% without the loss of efficiency or comfort
Draft reduction - sealing prevents uncontrolled movement of air through the walls
Noise reduction - the open cells and semi-rigid polyurethane mass of foam absorbs and reduces sound transmission
Dust reduction - homes remarkably accumulate less dust and provide improved indoor air quality
Product stability - foam is safe and not subject to structural deterioration or decomposition
Greater interior comfort - fewer hot and cold spots within the home