Green isn't just a colour - it's a lifestyle. We get it. And through design options and building techniques, we can build a green, highly efficient home that suits your budget. Greenman Homes operates in Western Canada, providing people like you with environmentally-friendly, energy-efficient options, and advising you on the benefits as well as the respective costs as you plan your home. We offer quality custom home construction, using products that are safe for the environment, and that will lead to energy savings that grow year after year as your home is operated. Story of the Green Man We have adopted the leafy green mask of an ancient icon known as the Green Man in our construction business because for years through the Dark Ages it stood as a protector of the old growth forest, the environment, and a symbol of hope for renewal. We believe there are signs today that new home builders are expressing a new interest in (and care for) the Environment. Our goal is to cater to that hope through the construction methods we pursue. The story of the Green Man is not definitely known, but a Google search will produce 33,500,000 references. It was a symbol that appeared in many parts of the world, and it was used widely in the churches and cathedrals of Western Europe, usually staring down from pillars and gargoyles, sometimes with a quite friendly appearance, sometimes a bit more threatening. For some he is the god that dies and is reborn...a hope for the future. Mindful of this and the need today to be concerned about environmental things, we have chosen to associate our business with him. Who We Are Clayton and Suzanne Halley are home builders. With twenty years' experience in the construction industry and having seen the consequences suffered by uninformed buyers, we think we have a better idea. We have researched the latest in energy efficient building products and have established Greenman Homes to help a new home customer build a home we will both be proud of. What We Do Greenman Homes builds custom, energy-efficient homes to suit your tastes, your values and your budget. We pride ourselves on providing prospective buyers with the most current energy-efficient and environmentally-friendly options - not to mention being upfront and honest about the initial costs that these options may add to construction. Greenman Homes' primary mission is to design and build energy-efficient homes using technology that reduces both short and long term energy consumption. More Care - From the Ground UpThe Greenman Home concept asks new homeowners to think about their project before they start. Saving time at the beginning doesn't result in saving money in the end. Has the homeowner considered "volatile organic compounds" (VOC's)? Have they bought the mechanical system that will produce healthier air? We've seen too many housing projects ignore better material choices and building techniques that are readily available right now, because nobody suggested that the homeowner should consider their options. What You'll Find in a Greenman Home • Energy efficiency • Operating efficiency • Low maintenance materials • Materials you won't soon be replacing • A home that's dry and healthy • Air quality that's comfortable and clean • Environmentally-friendly products • Reduced water consumption • Reduced greenhouse gas emissions • Mortgage incentives through CMHC • Higher re-sale value The Foundation - Where it all Starts After a few years, problem houses start to show their flaws: cracked foundations, water seepage, black mould on the walls, unhealthy air. Greenman starts with the foundation and builds with materials that will eliminate capillary action or wicking of moisture into the foundation. The Upper Storeys - Sealed from the Elements A Healthy Home exists in an "envelope". The idea is to eliminate air currents and moisture problems, and that means sealing the inside from the outside. We like to make a continuous seal from the attic to the footing. And after the seal there's the insulation. A Greenman home will have superior insulation and an application process that will seal out moisture and eliminate air leakage. Operations - Built to Run Efficiently With air leakage and moisture sealed out, treating the air inside is lot easier. No matter whether the choice is in-floor heating, forced air heating, or air exchange systems, we start with dry air, healthy air. Which will result in more efficient treatment of air. And Keeping the Environment in Mind The benefits of operating efficiency are great for the pocketbook, but the benefits are there for the Environment, too, and we like that. The Greenman Home concept likes to encourage the use of recycled products. We like to find lumber from renewable forest resources. And we like knowing that our houses are operating with great reductions in greenhouse gases. Plan Ahead and Save with Greenman Homes The end result of a Greenman Home is a home built to the highest quality, a home that is energy efficient, a home that delivers a low environmental impact. We are confident that our homes will stand the test of time and will provide continuing benefits for the new home builder - benefits of low maintenance and lower operating costs. Call Greenman Homes and plan now to save later.