Why Do We Do What We Do? (Cal Episode)

Building “green”  for me has to do with integrity. I believe that as creatures on this planet we are all related to, and affect, all other aspects of our world. The butterfly flapping its wings in one part of the world may have helped shape a hurricane in...

Are Solar Panels Feasible for You?

Good morning friends! During our Ask the Author feature, we got this question posted on our blog. “I’m interested in putting up solar panels, but I live in a century home and I’m not sure if my roof can handle the weight of them. I have 10″ roof boards on the roof...

Why Do We Do What We Do? (Josh Episode)

Good morning friends! Today we’re going to get into a short blurb explaining to you why we do what we do. Why Dueck Builders tries to push sustainability through transparent contracts and cost-plus building. First let’s tackle why we do cost-plus building....

Insulation

Here’s an interesting one. This is a topic of much discussion in the green building community, the building official community and the home owner community. What insulation should I use to keep me warm (or cool)? There are many insulation products available, so...

Benefits of Rural Living

Good morning friends! Today will be the first day of a two part series comparing rural and urban living. Most people will have an idyllic concept of their dream home location, so hopefully these posts will only address some of the more “hidden” advantages...