My clients demand the very best from their Santa Clarita Home Inspector and Licensed Contractor.  I strive everyday to exceed their expectiations.   There are many things I do to stay current and keep my clients informed with new products for the home.  In the passed year I’ve attend classes at Edison on: Home Energy Savings, Rebates, Solar Power, Lighting, etc.  We don’t stop there.. online webinars, symposium for ASNT (Association of Non-Destructive Testing).  But one thing stands out above all ..Once a year the NAHB (National Home Builders Association) puts on the “BIG SHOW” the largest building show in the United States.  You would not believe the amount of new products for the home.  One Million square feet of exhibitor space!   Back in 2007 I flew to Orlando and walked over 11 Miles and didn’t get to see 1/5th of the show !

I enjoy visiting the booths and seeing large indoor displays.  New products are great but my main interest is  Home energy and efficency.

The Highlight of this year was meeting with Tom Silva of “This Old House”.

Celebrating his 22nd year during the 2008-09 season as a proud member of America’s favorite home improvement team, general contractor Tom Silva has provided years of expert advice to home enthusiasts across the country on This Old House He also brings his endless expertise to This Old House’s sister show,Ask This Old House. Tom and I discussed the changes to Home Building Industry, Energy Efficency, and we discussed ways to combat the growing problem of mold.  Big manufactures like Ownes-Corning Insulation come to the show, displaying their latest developments in Home Insulation  ”Think Pink !”™

If you live in Santa Clarita , you’re living in Climate Zone 10, Pink Panther…errr  Owen-Corning says you should have 15″ of insulation.  Bad News is the builder in most homes built in the late 80’s only installed 6 to 10″ inches if your lucky.” Improving your level of insulation in your home will lower your utility bill,  while improving your comfort.  Payback is less than 3 years, and every 3 years after is 100% return on your investment.

As you know we are a Proud EnergyStar Partner.  We have great news for Santa Clarita residents, EnergyStar is lauching a newHome Performance program in 2009 for Southern California.

This program will allow for homeowner to get money and Federal Tax credits for energy efficency improvement for their homes.  This is not an income quaifying program anyone can apply. With this program CR Construction will come to your home and conduct a whole-house analysis on the home and make a comprehesive list of energy saving recommendations.  EnergyStar thru sponsors such as the Energy Commision, will grant money to homeowners to make improvements to homes.

All New articulating kitchen faucets like the Karbon from Kohler and their shower heads that save home owners 5,800 gallons or 30% each year!   Over 2.5 showerheads or handshowers.

Kohler has perfected the Bidet with the add on “C3″, this seat can be added to your current toliet.  With Heated Seat and retractable self cleaning pulsating water wand.

If toliet seats left in the up position is a hot topic around your home you might want to look into Kohlers “automatic toliet seat” that is watersaving !

Want to save money,water and protect the environment ?  Water Optimizer Inc offers a “smart” sprinkler system that uses sensors to determine if the soil needs water.  Rather than just overwatering and wasting water that just runs off the lawn and down the drain.  This system responds to weather chages, Moisture senssors monitor the soils in indivdual zones, when applied to reclaimed water systems the water optimizer helps utilities manage reclaimed water.

Installing these products pay for themselves in water and energy savings.

Many clients have rooms of the house that are Hot, no mater how long the AC unit runs these rooms never seem to cool off in the summer months.  These west and south facing rooms are often times get a large amount of sunlight during the summer months.  Attic Foil is your answer.. These foil radiant barriers for attics is nothing new for us,  we’ve installed foil for sometime.  Helping our clients build homes that reduce energy costs and increase comfort.  Ask us about making a hot room more comfortable without spending alot of money.

Okay lets talk about Patio covers and outdoor living spaces Santa Clarita.  We have built patio covers from Palmdale to Hasley Canyon.

Now available for your one of a kind outdoor livings space is the Tempest Torch.

A gas appliance that swirls a flame that illuminates your patio cover in a very unique way.  This glass enclosed unit even provides you with some heat.  Now this isn’t something you see everyday!