| "> | | | | For instance, do you want to save $3,000 on |
| It seems that the more people talk about green | | | | your window package purchase just to have |
| building, the more they're open to the idea of long | | | | them (two years later) rattle when the wind |
| term value. This is a real positive in my eyes. | | | | blows, give you a chill every time you walk by, |
| While this article is not about green building, the | | | | and make the house feel constantly drafty? Will |
| movement has made us more aware of the | | | | that bug you so much that you end up replacing |
| term "lifetime value." | | | | them with the windows you should have |
| Building is partly about construction methods, but | | | | purchased to begin with? |
| it also has a great deal to do with the products | | | | But how do you judge the quality for yourself |
| that go into the homes. | | | | ahead of time? |
| Question: What do you look for when judging the | | | | - Research well |
| quality of home building materials? | | | | - Consider the Pros and Cons of each choice |
| Answer: | | | | - Match against your personal desires |
| Building a home requires great planning and | | | | - Use a Home Building Coach and his/her |
| professional help. Owner builders use many | | | | experience |
| industry professionals to help them make the | | | | There is really no excuse for a lack of research. |
| important decisions, as well as execute a | | | | It's so easy these days to gather information. |
| successful building strategy, and get what they | | | | And it only takes a little more time to make a |
| want. | | | | few calls and assess the pros and cons of your |
| When it comes to your home building materials, | | | | best options. |
| this becomes even more critical. You want quality | | | | Resale Value Will be Enhanced Too |
| ... pure and simple! | | | | Even if you're not sure how long you'll be in your |
| Lifetime Value Saves Money | | | | home, quality is again becoming "in." If you make |
| What's the tangible benefit of lifetime value? What | | | | wise choices that contribute to lifetime value, it will |
| does it mean in dollars and cents? Simply put, you | | | | pay off for you now as well as enhance the |
| can choose to save a few dollars up front by | | | | future value of your home. |
| buying inferior products with poor performance | | | | Don't shortchange yourself. You're looking at |
| and replace them repeatedly, or you can invest a | | | | many years of comfort, enjoyment, and a |
| little more at the beginning, enjoy their benefits, | | | | lifetime of value. So, get help, choose wisely and |
| and keep them far longer. | | | | buy quality. |