Recently, Chris and Eleanor designed and built their own personal home to passive house standards. They can personally testify to the quality, comfort, and efficiency: “It’s just so comfortable,” Eleanor says. “The air is fresh and clean. After just one night of sleeping in the house I noticed an improvement in my allergies.” “And it’s cheap to run,” Chris adds. “It stays warm in the winter and cool in the summer without the use of fossil fuels. If you start with efficiency first, you can reduce the need to rely on oil and gas.” Again, the company’s goal is to build to passive standards as much as possible, but they understand that sometimes it’s not possible within the client’s budget. All projects, however, at least have high performance elements, such as triple glaze windows and extra insulation – “otherwise, we’re not involved,” Chris says. Within their high performance niche, Chris believes clients choose CDH Carpentry “because we care.” “I think our clients can tell that we’re passionate and that we care,” he says. “I think they can tell that as the owner, I care a lot, and when our guys get on site, I think they can tell that they care too. I think that makes them feel comfortable. They feel like they’re in good hands and they’re going to get a good product.” Chris is also personally involved in all the company’s projects, to the point where he spends most of his time not just on, but on the tools. Eleanor believes that clients also respect that kind of personal commitment: JUNE 2023
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