Friday, March 25, 2011

Our Project Managers quote centerpiece for Pella Postcard


Recently our Project Manager here at Abode, Gerald Fransen was showcased in a promotional feature by Pella Windows! This was used at the recent Pro Expo event and will also be used in the upcoming N.H. Home Builders annual directory.


We typically use various sizes of their Proline Architectural series of Low-E double paned Argon filled energy star rated windows and doors as seen in our Mountain model home on this card.


The interior is wood which can be prestained(water based) to match your woodwork or preprimed saving time. The foldaway crank handle lies flat not interferring with blinds and not scraping your knuckles.

The exterior is aluminum clad with a baked on finish (available in a spectrum of colors) is a great low maintenance feature that doesn't give that chalky finish over time.

With the amount of traffic here on Tenney Mountain highway (read-18 wheelers and lumber trucks down shifting) the noise could be conversation stopping, but not so once inside. These beautiful casement windows let you see the assorted vehicles, but you never need raise your voice over the outside din due to the thermal and accoustical properties these windows have.
The passive solar orientation of our model allows the brightness of sunshine into these rooms, but 86% of the u/v rays are blocked, thereby minimizing damage to our textiles.

So, keep a lookout for Gerald's tag line on the Pella postcards that we will be mailing out shortly!


Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Holderness School Senior Colloquium



Abode was pleased to host a visit by 4 Seniors of the Holderness School as part of their 10 day Immersion program, learning about our Green building philosophy and the LEED Platinum certification our model home possesses.


New construction to LEED standards currently happening at Holderness, will give students the opportunity to make educated suggestions towards that process.
Points of interest touched upon were Led & cfl lighting, use of no -VOC paint, specifically designated area's for recycling, the use of products with recycled content (from shingles to carpet) as well as appliances that conserve water (dual flush commodes, low flow shower heads)and mechanical systems with high efficiency (tankless hot water on demand and heat recovery ventilation).


Plymouth State University senior intern Chris Cook, was also on hand to discuss his experiences when working with PSU's Eco-House transformation.