Healthy Home - Durable, Efficient Home Construction
Healthy home building is an entirely new industry emerging from decades of poor practices and mass-produced materials that poison our living spaces. Healthy Home Construction is an awareness of what we building professionals must do to create:
Durable homes that last through generations
Healthy homes that allow inhabitants to thrive
Efficient homes that use and preserve nature
We are leaders, pioneers in this new industry. As such, we are teachers. We raise awareness of best practices. We promote use of healthy materials. We teach physics principals that relate to air control and heating/cooling.
Healthy Construction - RJD Product and Material Selection
Product selection is of prime importance in Healthy Construction. Every material from foundation to adhesives must be best-of-breed in relation to the health and quality of life for occupants of new buildings.
Licenses / Credentials:
General B License
Green Builder
Giving Your Home a New Face with an Oakland Remodeling Contractor
It seems that home remodeling has become one of America's favorite pastimes. The housing market may be caught up in in the current wide spread downturn, but Oakland remodeling continues to move forward as many homeowners are opting to remodel instead of moving. The average home is about 33 years old and with the nation's aging housing stock, Oakland remodeling projects such as replacing windows and roofs are an ongoing necessity. But home age aside, people are adding on, upgrading and remodeling their homes in greater numbers than ever before. Oakland remodeling is a big part of over 25 million U.S. homeowners undertaking some sort of home improvement project annually. Major remodeling projects now make up a large part of the money invested by homeowners. These include complete home remodeling, additions and kitchen upgrades.
Investing Your Oakland Remodeling Dollars Wisely
When planning your home remodel, it's important to remember that certain Oakland remodeling projects will add more value than some others. Usually kitchen, bath and bedroom upgrades or additions will show the greatest return for money invested should you decide to sell. Remember that you'll need to find the right remodeling contractor for the job. Once you've chosen a remodeling contractor, you should talk with them about the best work for your house. Finding the money for your Oakland remodeling project is also something a homeowner should think about. When it comes time to finance your Oakland remodeling project there are several ways to find the money you need. You'll want to find the lowest interest rates, tax deductible payments and above all you don't want to put yourself in the financial position of losing your home.
Planning Your Oakland Remodeling Budget
You need to develop a plan as well as a budget before you start any Oakland remodeling project to make certain it is something you'll be able to afford. You will have to determine if you'll need a loan to finance your project as well as what type of loan. It's important to talk to an Oakland remodeling professional to make sure you can get the appropriate permits before you commit to any project. It's true that a home remodeling project can be a trying time, but if you take the time to do a little research first and discuss everything with your Oakland remodeling contractor, you'll find that your remodeling job can be a complete success.