Builders
 Energy Roof & Walls |
Energy Roofs & Walls
“The first two things that come to a lot of our clients’ minds is that they want a roof that supports a clean environment and one that can save them energy. Our ceramic coating, Super Therm, provides both, as we paint and insulate at the same time with a gold-LEED certified product,” says Bob McBryde with Energy Roofs & Walls in North Little Rock. “Instead of tearing off an old tar or metal roof and hauling to the dump, we encapsulate the tar or rusty metal roof in place, and then coat it with the reflective coating Super Therm, helping the environment and saving the homeowner money.”
Paul Page Dwellings
“Clients want to know what I can do to make their homes more energy efficient, such as regressive passive techniques and utilizing local and more sustainable materials,” says Page Wilson of Paul Page Dwellings in Little Rock. “I continue to stress the importance of water conservation and the use of more metal products on exteriors instead of wood.”
 Stitt Energy |
Stitt Energy
Stitt Energy, which developes energy-efficient homes that are environmentally responsible, has seen a record growth over the past year. “Since last year, we’ve experienced a growth of more than 50 percent,” Orlo Stitt says. “We’re doing a lot of design-builds and emphasizing passive solar orientation, rigorous air-sealing and solar water heaters. We’re Energy-Star builders and have committed to only build to their standards.”
Stellar Sun
Stellar Sun formed in 1991 as a Little Rock based company that specializes in renewable energy technologies with a focus on solar water heating, solar electric systems and engineering design services. Woodglen Park—the solar subdivision that owner Bill Ball is creating in Little Rock—offers homes that meet a high standard of energy efficiency, incorporate passive solar design and produce at least 50 percent of their electrical usage from solar photovoltaics.
To minimize the environmental footprint of your home, Ball suggests looking for building materials that are not a scarce resource, involve the least amount of energy to produce or extract from the Earth and leave little to no damage in the process. “Try to find materials that are high in recycled content and are near or indigenous to your region,” he says.
River Rock Builders
Keith Wingfield, certified green building and certified green professional, of River Rock Builders in Little Rock, began focusing on green building several years ago with an interest in energy-saving features. “This is why River Rock Builders joined the Energy Star program in 2006,” Wingfield says. “Energy Star is a program created through the EPA that establishes guidelines for energy performance. Building our homes to the Energy Star certification rules ensures that the energy performance of the home is 15 percent more efficient than the National Energy Code requires.”
One key to Wingfield’s high energy efficiency lies with the materials he chooses, including Thermawrap from Dupont. “This is a highly reflective moisture barrier that we wrap each house in to prevent moisture intrusion,” he says. “We also install tankless water heaters, low-E argon gas-filled window and door glass and high-efficiency heating and cooling equipment.”
Construction Materials
 Pella |
Pella
Pella’s Designer Series wood patio doors were featured in one of the first single-family home remodeling projects that met the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED standard for homes. Pella also offers a wide selection of windows and doors that meet the Energy Star guidelines, including triple-pane and Low-E insulating glass. Available at Pella Windows & Doors in North Little Rock and Springdale.
Bray Sheet Metal
Bray Sheet Metal in Little Rock receives daily inquires regarding green roof products, and they’ve expanded their offerings to include Energy Star-rated metal roof systems with reflectivity that meet green standards. They also utilize recyclable materials within the insulation and roofing system.
Stallman Construction
Stallman Construction offers clients a variety of energy-saving building materials from vinyl siding to replacement windows. Their siding is virtually maintenance free and won’t warp, rot, chip or peel. It also provides better insulation and protection for your home in harsh weather conditions. Their replacement windows are a wonderful investment thanks to their maintenance-free reliability and energy savings year round.
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