List of Building Standards

We pride ourselves on being the most educated contractors in western Montana, and that means we know numerous ways to construct your home to best suit your needs. There are a variety of building standards we can adhere to when crafting your home. We take the time to discuss them with you so you feel empowered in your own knowledge, allowing us to determine the best solution for you together. We’re not just contractors, we’re collaborators, and we want to ensure the best possible outcome for you.

Below are some of the most common building standards we use.

  • Resilient Home Standard
    Meticulously designed and constructed to withstand extreme weather events and natural disasters, such as hurricanes, floods, and wildfire. Resilient homes incorporate specialized building techniques and materials that provide superior resistance to high winds, heavy rains, flooding, and seismic activities.

    The goal of a resilient home is not just to protect the structure itself, but also to ensure the safety and security of the inhabitants, minimize repair costs, and reduce disruptions to daily life following catastrophic events.
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  • Passive House Standard
    The Passive House Standard stands for quality, comfort and energy efficiency. Passive Houses require very little energy to achieve a comfortable temperature year round, making conventional heating and air conditioning systems obsolete. While delivering superior levels of comfort, the Passive House Standard also protects the building structure.
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  • Pretty Good House Standard
    The idea is to use good design and proven building science to reach a practical level of performance in a durable, lovable, net zero energy-ready structure. PGH considers home size per number of inhabitants, cost-effectiveness, use of natural materials, air movement, temperature control, and carbon footprint amongst other things in their methodology.
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  • Energy Star Standard
    ENERGY STAR certified homes and apartments are designed and constructed to be more efficient, exceeding minimum energy code requirements by at least 10 percent. They must be independently verified to meet the EPA’s rigorous requirements for insulation, windows, air sealing, and HVAC systems. These features are carefully engineered to improve comfort and performance for the life of the home.
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