Green Home Buying | Know the Green-Living Standards
Posted by Kelly Asmus on Feb 8, 2012 in Construction Corner, Latest News | 0 comments
The term “green” is being used to market everything from food to furniture, and it’s also becoming an enticement for the biggest purchase most of us will ever make: buying a home. That’s why understanding certain environmental criteria before you shop for a new home can help...
Survey | People want more green homes
Posted by Kelly Asmus on Dec 27, 2011 in Construction Corner, Latest News, _Special | 1 comment
It turns out that a green, energy efficient home built with sustainable materials is “most wanted,” according to a Yahoo! Real Estate survey of 1,500 current and aspiring homeowners. Homeowners prefer a green home (50%) over a custom home (38%), water view (38%), suburb (31%), or living on...
Construction Corner: Winter Home Maintenance
Posted by Kelly Asmus on Nov 14, 2011 in Construction Corner, Latest News, _Special | 0 comments
As the cold and wet weather sets in, there are a few steps you can take to ensure your home serves you well through the coming months. Please take the time to check these items in and around your home and attend to any that need maintenance.Clean and test smoke alarms. Change the furnace...
Understanding New Home Certification
Posted by Kelly Asmus on Oct 10, 2011 in Construction Corner, Latest News, _Special | 0 comments
Renaissance Homes is the Portland leader in energy-efficiency and green building technology. Our homes are all ENERGY STAR® certified. Renaissance Woods and Rosemont Pointe are both Earth Advantage® certified. All Renaissance Vintage homes in Portland are LEED® certified. Read more for details...
Construction Corner: Benefits of Rain Screen
Posted by Kelly Asmus on Sep 19, 2011 in Construction Corner, Latest News, _Special | 0 comments
Wet conditions are part of our climate here in the Northwest. Renaissance Rain Screen is a moisture management system designed to address and protect against the causes of water intrusion and the resulting damage that it can cause to a home. While there are different types of Rain Screen and many...
Construction Corner: Indoor Air Quality
Posted by Kelly Asmus on Sep 8, 2011 in Construction Corner, Latest News, _Special | 0 comments
Many people have specific health problems which can be improved by addressing the air quality issues in their homes. It is not necessarily the home itself that is causing the problem. More specifically, it may be the conditions in the home, or the contents of the home that may be causing the...
Renaissance Homes featured in HVAC Case Study
Posted by Kelly Asmus on Sep 1, 2011 in Construction Corner, Latest News, _Special | 0 comments
Earth Advantage Institute and the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance have produced a series of case studies that illustrate successful implementation of the “Ducts Inside” strategy, where the air handler and all ductwork are located inside the conditioned space of a new home. This practice...
Construction Corner: Rain Screen Siding
Posted by Kelly Asmus on Aug 15, 2011 in Construction Corner, Latest News, _Special | 0 comments
Since early 2003, Renaissance Homes has built all of their homes in the Portland metro and Vancouver/ Clark County areas with an exterior cladding system that is known as Rain Screen. Renaissance realizes that the average consumer may not be aware of these new and innovative building practices....
Construction Corner: Benefits of Energy Star Certification
Posted by Kelly Asmus on Aug 1, 2011 in Construction Corner, Latest News, _Special | 0 comments
To earn the ENERGY STAR, a home must meet guidelines for energy efficiency set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. These homes are at least 15% more energy efficient than homes built to the 2004 International Residential Code (IRC) and include additional energy-saving features that...
Construction Corner: Open Web Floor Trusses
Posted by Kelly Asmus on Jul 11, 2011 in Construction Corner, Latest News, _Special | 0 comments
Considered to be the ‘Cadillac’ of floor systems, open web floor trusses are growing in popularity over engineered joist systems. Their superior span capability allows them to create more spacious rooms free of awkward columns or support posts. Open web trusses are especially popular with...
Oregon’s #1 LEED Homebuilder
Posted by Kelly Asmus on Jun 30, 2011 in Construction Corner, Latest News, _Special | 0 comments
Renaissance Homes has committed to building all of our Portland Vintage homes with the LEED certification. This makes Renaissance Homes Oregon’s #1 LEED Certified homebuilder. We are dedicated to leading the industry in sustainable building practices. LEED: Leadership in Energy and...
Certified Homes Outperform Non-Certified Homes
Posted by Kelly Asmus on Jun 16, 2011 in Construction Corner, Latest News, _Special | 0 comments
Earth Advantage Institute, a nonprofit green building resource, announced the results of its annual certified home analysis in the Portland metropolitan region for the 2010 to 2011 year. The study is part of the organization’s research efforts that include gathering data on green building...
Renaissance Homes wins Ultimate EPS award
Posted by Kelly Asmus on May 20, 2011 in Construction Corner, Latest News, _Special | 0 comments
Energy Trust of Oregon selected Renaissance Homes as winner of the 2011 Ultimate EPS award for the best EPS on a home over 2,500 sq ft on the Ultimate Open House Tour. The Cleary, 1608 SE 20th, won with an EPS score of 80 and estimated monthly utility bills of $111 per month. The Energy Performance...
