Green Building

Gorrell Windows

Partnering with Gorell allows Andrew Ladd Builders to provide customers with increased comfort and home heating efficiency in the most cost effective manner. Gorell windows are the leader in economic and energy efficient vinyl windows in the marketplace today. The flagship of their energy efficient window line is the Thermo Master III with R10 Glass and a 50-year warrantee. Learn more at Gorell's website.

Wind Power

Wind Power is the harnessing of the wind to produce electricity. Vermont is better suited for wind power than most people believe. Depending upon your location and budget, wind energy can be used to offset your utilities from 10% to 100%. Andrew Ladd Builders works with its customers to upgrade existing power systems or incorporate wind energy into new projects.

Geo Thermal

Andrew Ladd Builders believes in the potential of geothermal heating and air conditioning for new and old homes. Geothermal heating and cooling systems use groundwater as a source of heat in the winter and a cooling in the summer. Using geothermal technology has proven to cut home heat and cooling costs by 30-50%.

Spray Foam Insulation

Spray foam insulation has come of age with new green non-toxic formulas. It is now a viable and effective tool for creating comfortable homes and long-term savings. Andrew Ladd Builders uses spray foam insulation as an environmentally friendly way to reduce our customers heating bills for new and existing homes. Learn more at Vermont Foam Insulations website.

Eco Block

Eco Block is an environmentally sound, insulated concrete form (ICF), creating concrete walls and foundations that are insulated to R30, which translates directly into more comfort and energy savings. Andrew Ladd Builders uses Eco Block construction to provide more energy savings to customers every day. Learn more at Eco-Blocks website.

Solar

Andrew Ladd Builders provides its customers with solar hot water systems and solar electric power. Depending on your site location and budget, solar hot water and electrical systems can be designed and scaled to provide some or all of your home hot water and electrical needs.