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MasterCraft - An Innovative Leader Committed to Green Building in the Greater Boston Area

You probably have heard the term "Green Building." It’s all the rage. But what exactly does "green" mean you when it comes to your home? Green building provides value by slashing your utility bill and costly repair and replacement expenses for the life of your home.

Green Building Products Save Environmental Resources, Energy and Money and Promote a Healthy Living Environment...

Green Building Materials:

• Are made of renewable resources and last a long time.
• Help reduce energy use. Whenever possible, they are sourced locally to limit energy use in transit.
• Promote a healthy indoor air quality.

here are three main ways that MasterCraft serves as a green building home improvement contractor. MasterCraft is an approved installer for James Hardie Fiber Cement Siding, Energy Star Windows, HotEdge Ice Melt Roof Systems and Solar Star® Attic Roof Fans in the Greater Boston area.

James Hardie Green Fiber Cement Products

James Hardie manufactures eco-friendly building products that measure and meet all green standards. James Hardie fiber cement siding products are green because:

• Fiber cement siding is a durable product, highly resistant to fire, strong winds, moisture and insects.
• Products are composed of natural wood pulp, cement, sand and water that can be recycled within the manufacturing process up to four times.
• The Hardie unique ColorPlus Process delivers a quality and consistent finish on fiber cement siding that far out lasts any traditional paint.
• James Hardie’s 30-year limited transferable product warranty and 15-year finish warranty provide value with reduced need for replacement.
• The company is committed to reducing waste deposited in landfills.
• Raw materials are extracted and processed near manufacturing plants to reduce energy consumed in transportation.
• Ten manufacturing facilities throughout the U.S. support local economies and further reduce energy used in shipping.

The HardieZone™ System

When comparing energy efficiency ratings, it’s important to know that a product rated as energy efficient for Florida’s warm winters will not supply the same energy efficiency for a cold Massachusetts winter. With the Green HardieZone™ System, James Hardie engineers a durable siding product that is designed to meet the cold weather needs of the Greater Boston area and a different siding product for warm climates.

Green Solar Star® Attic Roof Fans

Solar attic roof fans by Solar Star are the ideal ventilation solution for elimination of harmful heat build-up and damaging moisture. Solar powered designs fit all roof types and can be installed in any sunny roof location or replace existing roof designs including whirlybirds, dormer and powered vents.

A Revolutionary Green Building Solution, Solar Star Attic Roof Fans:

• Keep your attic cool by preventing heat build up during warm months.
• Reduce air conditioning costs in the summer.
• Keep your living environment comfortable.
• Reduce moisture that can lead to mold with associated health risks.
• Prevent roof damage from harmful moisture accumulation.
• Protect insulation from moisture saturation.
• More about Solar Star attic fans...

Green HotEdge Roof Ice Melt Systems

Ice dam formations are extremely destructive to roofing, siding, interior building structures and furnishings. The damage occurs as snow melts. Water then seeps underneath the protective barrier of your roof, causing ice dam formation that leads to mold, mildew, leaks and expensive repairs.

Revolutionary HotEdge Roof Ice Melt Systems serve as green building products in these important ways:

• HotEdge roof ice melt systems prolong the life of a roof by effectively preventing damaging ice dams at the edge of the roof and a re-accumulation of ice on the roof after melting.
• They are extremely energy efficient, providing 50% more energy savings compared to traditional Zig-Zag ice melt cable systems and approximately 50-70% more savings compared to extruded metal design and silicon mesh mat systems.
• They significantly out perform traditional systems designed to create a path for melting snow rather than prevent ice dams.
• Of all ice melt methods, they offer the lowest overall costs to purchase, install and operate.
• HotEdge rail design extends the life of the installed cable, thereby reducing cable maintenance and replacement costs.

Energy Star Replacement Windows Green Building Products Save Homeowners 20-30% in Heating & Cooling Costs

Why is this important? Improperly fitted windows and doors account for 40% of heat and cooling energy costs. Rated Energy Star replacement windows are two to four times more efficient than single-pane windows. Properly installed Energy Star windows can save a homeowner as much as 20-30% in heating and cooling costs.

MasterCraft and Green Building

Whether considering James Hardie fibercement siding, HotEdge Roof Ice Melt Systems, energy efficient Replacement Windows, or any other home remodel or home improvement service in the Greater Boston area, MasterCraft can offer you superior and personal service at value prices.

Experienced Installation Can Save 20% on Heating & Cooling Your Home

All the green products on the market won’t make up for a drafty home caused by poor installation. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reports that a knowledgeable home improvement contractor can save homeowners up to 20% on heating and cooling costs. Ratings systems like Energy Star can help you to evaluate the best product, but even the best product will fail to deliver savings if improperly installed.

Owner John O’Brien will personally meet with you, explain your options and take the time to ensure you understand all of the implications of your green remodel or repair, including any applicable energy rebates. MasterCraft crews are made up of expert professionals who only work in their area of specialization. This specialized approach ensures that your energy savings are protected by expert installation and workmanship. You won’t ever get a roofer installing replacement windows and doors in your Greater Boston area home when you hire MasterCraft!