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Why Go Green for New in Central Colorado

In good ole Colorado, custom outbuildings must endure many kinds of weather patterns. Harsh and changeable weather affects the environment in both the interior and exterior. Colorado metal buildings and Pole building construction methods help mitigate waste. But why does it make any difference?

Why Go Green?

Although there are various definitions of “green” as used in the building industry, green is also a term used for conserving energy as a way of life. Simple decisions to improve energy efficiency and cut waste can go a long way to achieving green goals. Easy steps to not only improve the air quality but the bottom line can be yours with a Lester Buildings pole barn.

In businesses benefit from the ability to market green practices. This creates trust and loyalty, as many buyers are looking to do business with conscientious businesses. Employees – from farmers to retailers – will also appreciate spending time in a safer environment.

Easy Ways to Get Green

Following are some of the initiatives the individuals and companies work with to motivate green habits. They just make sense.

1. Make the best use of natural and artificial light
2. Choose lightbulbs that are energy efficient – LEDS and CFL’s.
3. Cut out hazardous manufactured products and substances
4. Add plants to reduce indoor pollution
5. Use energy efficient appliances and tools
6. Turn off and unplug the electric appliances when not in use
7. Reuse and recycle
8. Find the best water sources for human and animal consumption
9. Align the building out of danger of flooding
10. Design windows and doors to make the most of natural air flow
11. Take advantage of tax benefits, credits, and deductions

Green Aspects of Post Frame Construction

Owners who go with post-frame construction find out how amazing the high ceilings and huge open space can be managed well. The open span allows for strategically placed overhangs, windows, doors and overhead doors, and other important features perfect energy flow.

1. Site Location
   The first green decision happens on the drawing board when the building is designed and placed in the best angles on a property. The building placement will affect not only the sunlight but wind and air quality. Roof design can help with snow removal and rain direction. Strategically placed outside porches and overhangs can help mitigate the hot and cold weather patterns.
2. Precision Insulation
   Top quality insulation is another important green feature. Not only insulation, but the scientific placement of the right grades of insulation in the roof, walls, floors, etc. keeps the building freer from escaping cool air during summer and heat during winter. Or vice versa.
3. Complete engineered systems by Lester Buildings
   We select specific nuts, purlins, boards—every component perfectly seals with the next. Thanks to skilled architects, engineers, and the industry’s most comprehensive spec distribution program.
4. Lifetime Warranty
   Lester provides the only Lifetime Structural Design Warranty in the pole-building industry for loads not exceeding design requirements. The warranty also provides strong paint manufacturer pass-through protection.

Colorado Builders – Custom Pole Buildings

For information about Colorado custom outbuildings–pole buildings, pole barns, and metal buildings–for Storage, Hobbies, Farm & Ranch, and Commercial uses, contact Sapphire Construction, Inc. at (303) 619-7213. Our team custom designs each building using high-quality, engineer-tested materials from Lester Buildings.