As a custom home builder, part of my job is protecting each client from the endless sea of options. Every build comes with a specific set of needs and preferences. Straying from those needs and preferences is, 99% of the time, a waste of everyone’s energy.
So, when it’s time for the client to make a choice, I consider it my job to be familiar with all available options. Then I can present only the two or three most viable. Then the client isn’t worn out in their dream home’s infancy.
One choice to make for each home is how to heat the place! Heating is a traditionally costly and inefficient necessity. While things like internal wall insulation can help, we need to treat this problem at the source. An option I always consider is a heat pump- there are a few kinds, so ask your custom home builder about what may work for you.
Regardless of the type you choose, you’re looking at a system that saves money as you go, is safer with less maintenance, and get this. In warmer weather, you can reverse the system to cool your home! This isn’t a perfect system, as it becomes less effective with extreme heat, and can be taxing on a power grid in extreme cold.
You’ll likely want backup plans on hand for the hottest and coldest days. However, here in the hill country, the savings can be astronomical! That tradeoff is for you and your custom home builder to work out.
Always Ask Your Custom Home Builder
No single climate control solution will work for everyone, but going in with all viable options can help find yours. Be sure to share your needs and preferences with your custom home builder so they can narrow things down for you.
For any questions, or to start working together on your custom home, please feel free to reach out!
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