Quality construction and energy-efficient construction are hot topics for today’s consumers. You need to look no further than the construction-oriented reality shows that dominate cable TV. The increased interest in these shows has exposed consumers to a variety of design ideas and products. Besides, you can find volumes of information about products and construction science processes on the internet. The instant access to information has opened the door to a variety of options not previously considered.

The greatest threat to occupant comfort and health – is air leakage. It has been documented that enough air escapes from a typical house every day to fill two Goodyear blimps. In addition to higher energy costs, this can lead to the transfer of airborne pollutants and pollens into your home and when warm outside air meets cool air-conditioned inside air, or when heated inside air meets cold outside air, condensation, moisture build-up, and a host of other problems, such as the growth of mold or mildew within the building cavity can occur.

“Not long ago, very little thought was given to the topic of energy-efficient construction. However, families today face problems that weren’t even issues when conventional insulation was developed: rising energy costs, unwanted noise, allergies, asthma, and mold,” says Mike Blake, President of Mike Blake Homes. “The problem is that too many builders are taking a single instead of a hybrid approach to insulation. Hybrid insulation systems combine two or more insulation products, utilizing the products’ best attributes to provide a cost-effective airtight seal around the home.”

That is why Mike Blake Homes has created a program called Engineered Energy Efficiency (EEE) that takes a hybrid construction science approach that is more cost-effective yet more energy efficient than the traditional approach. The result is that they are now the only 100% energy-star builder in East Texas. This is a significant feather in the cap of this building company, and for their clients, it means a 15 - 40% cost saving when compared to traditional home construction.

Uncontrolled air leakage has proven to create the greatest energy loss in almost any home. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) reports that up to 40% of the energy cost of heating and cooling a home is wasted by uncontrolled air leakage. With this in mind, the first goal of the EEE program approach is to build an airtight building envelope system that simultaneously improves thermal resistance. The second goal of the EEE building system is to improve thermal resistance through the roof, attic, and windows. The Mike Blake Homes’ EEE program goes beyond energy efficiency. It’s about providing energy-efficient, healthier, quieter, and overall, more comfort that makes the EEE program the choice for performance and comfort-minded buyers.

About Us

Mike Blake Custom Homes prides themselves on stylish design and beautifully crafted living spaces for their clients. This custom home builder is located in Dallas, Tx, and has a proud history spanning over fifty years with over 1000 homes built in North-East Texas. The Mike Blake team is committed to delivering a positive home construction experience to their clients by bringing knowledge, sophistication, craftmanship and simplicity to the building process. Their modern and open-minded approach affords them the ability to make any client’s home design dream to life. The team has designed several homes where they bring the outside in through 16-foot retractable patio doors and the like. For more information on Mike Blake Custom Homes, please visit https://mikeblakehomes.com/.