Rating Green Contractors
Last Post 08 Feb 2008 03:35 PM by Jhuanger629. 7 Replies.
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13 Mar 2007 11:10 PM
What do you all think of starting a thread rating green contractors? Our house has been a nightmarish experience, and I wish I had known what I know now, when I started. It might be a good way to warn some, and recommend others? * E
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14 Mar 2007 12:11 PM
I agree there should be some sort of credentials that prove that they are a green contractor. This is going to be the wave of the future and we need to stop thinking of the quick and easy and think more of convservation of mother earth.**Doc

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15 Mar 2007 05:16 PM
It's just like anything else though -- since it's clearly the "wave of the future" -- there will be plenty that climb aboard driven by the $GREEN$ rather than the ... green. That's been my experience, anyway. (if you're interested, you can check out my blog: http://earthaven.blogspot.com )
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16 Mar 2007 09:15 PM
I think this is a good idea, though I guess it should be organized geographically.  We're building in Central FL, and our contractor is great.  Sure, there are some things he could improve on, just as far as the "green" building is concerned, but not as far as quality is concerned.  He uses top of the line materials, and we are very appreciative of his attention to quality.  My father, who is in commercial construction, came to watch when they were pouring our ICF walls, and he was very impressed, so I can't fault our builder at all.

Anyway, for anyone in Central Florida, our builder is Woody Dortch of Classic Structures, Inc.  He is a very honest, reliable, good quality general contractor.

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31 Jan 2008 04:38 PM
I also agree with some of the above statements. There are many products on the market today that have met standards for being green building products they are only a part of the total product of a complete home or structure.

Contractors can be qualified in some states and actually recieve a certifacte from the state government or a recognized green building association. This requires so many hours of traing and inspections of the structure being built.

I would say you should check with your state commerce department as they are usually the ones that regulate this, or would have info in this regard.
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01 Feb 2008 09:39 AM
I think people should rate us as contractors,So many contractors say they are green,but they still build the same old way with no thought on enegry use and building longevity and a heathy enivoment for people to live,and last but not least storm resistant structure.You have to think outside the box on building green. I am a Florida certified Building,Roofing,and Solar Contractor that only does green projects in Central Florida.I have too many hours invested with FGBC and LEEDS to stay green certified,But it still the problem of the public not knowing what is green that I am allways doing workshops to educate the public on this subject.Thought I would put my 2 cents worth in..Ralph Locke,Deland Fl.....................www.Flagreenbuilder.com
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02 Feb 2008 08:02 AM
As a contractor who has designed built green (and loved it) I would have to say that most of the impetus is on the owner and architect to specify green structures and practices. A SIP house will save a lot in energy costs and will drastically reduce on site waste but that's not for me to specify, nor are low VOC and renewable finish choices, appliance choices, HVAC options or trying to fit the design around common material dimensions. I can make suggestions though.

Any good contractor will be open to new building methods and make sure the building is structurally sound. A good contractor will clearly communicate with the client so surprises are minimized. On a new building I am not sure that there is much difference between a green contractor and a good contractor. A good contractor will follow the specs, make suggestions on cost/design tweaks, keep a clean and secure site and finish on time and at cost. If the architect and owner have asked for a green building then the good contractor will have become a green contractor.

I wish there were drywall recycling centers in Philadelphia. That is my biggest waste.
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08 Feb 2008 03:35 PM
Are there any green contractors that people can recommend here in Southern California?
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