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The Inflation Reduction Act & Building Green

Oct 09, 2022 | Building a Custom Home in Grand Rapids, Building an Energy Efficient Home in Grand Rapids, ICF Custom Homes, Green Home Tips, Insulated Concrete Forms, Budget | 0 Comments

Green homes often come with a prohibitive price tag, or at least that’s a perception that keeps many homeowners from considering purchasing green homes or pursuing eco-friendly home improvements. The Inflation Reduction Act is not the only...

How To Build a Net-Zero Custom Home in Grand Rapids

Sep 15, 2022 | Building an Energy Efficient Home in Grand Rapids, ICF Custom Homes, Energy Saving Homes | 0 Comments

Bring balance into your life every day by building a net-zero home. Whether you’re looking to remove yourself from the grid or leave the smallest footprint possible, net-zero homes are a lofty goal in green residential technology that is becoming...

Parade of Homes 2022

Aug 20, 2022 | Building a Custom Home in Grand Rapids, Building an Energy Efficient Home in Grand Rapids, ICF Custom Homes, Energy Saving Homes, Green Home Tips, Insulated Concrete Forms | 0 Comments

R-Value Homes is pleased to promote our 2022 Parade of Homes showpiece. We cannot wait for you to take in these thoughtful features and detailed craftsmanship. You cannot help but feel the difference when standing inside an R-Value home. Nestled on...

Details Your Insulated Concrete Form Custom Home Needs in Grand Rapids

Jul 15, 2022 | Building a Custom Home in Grand Rapids, Building an Energy Efficient Home in Grand Rapids, ICF Custom Homes, Insulated Concrete Forms | 0 Comments

You’re planning on triple pane windows; you’re deciding on solar panels; you’re scanning the market for eco-friendly appliances! Choosing to build an Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) home often begins with a maze of decisions about details to include ...

What is an Airtight Custom Home and Do You Need One in Grand Rapids?

Jan 10, 2022 | Building an Energy Efficient Home in Grand Rapids, ICF Custom Homes, Energy Saving Homes, Insulated Concrete Forms, HVAC | 0 Comments

If you haven’t considered an airtight home for your custom build, you may want to reevaluate, as there is a long list of benefits, including energy efficiency and personal comfort. At R-Value Homes, our time-tested process follows the principle of...