The Benefits of Blown-in Wall Insulation
by HiLine Hal
December 22, 2015
Efforts are being made in many industries to find ways to be more energy-efficient. One of the ways that HiLine Homes focuses on this issue is by using a blow-in wall insulation system in all of their homes. A well-insulated home needs less energy to heat in the winter and less energy to cool in […] read more
Why You Should Add Natural Gas & Propane to Your Home
by HiLine Hal
December 3, 2015
Are you building your new home in an area that offers natural gas utility service? Are you considering installing a propane service on your rural property? Energy costs, energy efficiency, convenience, and availability will most definitely influence your decision of how you’d like to equip your new home, and HiLine Homes offers many optional features […] read more
Blower Door Test Guarantees Energy Efficiency
by HiLine Hal
August 11, 2015
In order to test the airtightness of your home, professional energy auditors will use a Blower Door Test. For this test, a large fan is mounted in the frame of an exterior door. The fan then withdraws air from the home, causing the air pressure inside the house to drop. Measurements of the rate of change of […] read more
Benefits of Buying a New Custom Home: Less Maintenance
by HiLine Hal
July 28, 2015
Buying a new custom home means you will enjoy less maintenance or fewer costs. One of the traps home buyers fall into is buying an older home because of the bargain price. Hiring a contractor, designer, or architect to turn the dilapidated older home into a dream home could cost tens of thousands if not […] read more
Insulation: Energy Efficiency & Environmental Impact
by HiLine Hal
July 14, 2015
Modern home builders and buyers do well to consider energy-efficiency as a priority when customizing a new home. HiLine Homes offers the latest construction techniques and materials so the new homeowner will maximize their investment and benefit from energy-efficient future returns. There are several applications homeowners have at their disposal to create a more energy-efficient […] read more
Indoor Air Quality When Building Your New Home
by HiLine Hal
July 7, 2015
When building a new home, indoor air quality is often overlooked, but it is much more important than most people realize. According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission, the air inside a home can contain more pollution than the outdoor air in even the most polluted cities. Since most people spend 90 percent of their […] read more