by Gary | Feb 4, 2016 | Tucson Green Building, Tucson Green Construction
The construction industry has evolved over time based on consumers desires and price constraints. Tucson has not been immune to these shifts and in recent years we have seen a strong interest to have green building products and efficiencies incorporated into our...
by Sue Hayes | Sep 17, 2012 | Tucson Green Building, Tucson Green Construction, Uncategorized
What a waste! You see the storm clouds rolling in for another thunderous monsoon downpour and you are excited that your plants are going to get some much needed water. To your disappointment though, as quick as the rains came, the water has washed away. From the sky,...
by Sue Hayes | Aug 22, 2012 | Tucson Green Building, Tucson Green Construction, Tucson Home Builders, Tucson Remodeling
Hello everyone! I wanted to let you all know about a great new website out there that helps prospective clients find design ideas for future projects. The website is houzz.com. Hayes Construction, Inc. has a page there that features some of our past jobs. This website...
by Sue Hayes | Mar 16, 2012 | Tucson Green Building, Tucson Green Construction
Water can be classified in three distinct categories; drinking water (white), sewage (black), and “in between” water (grey). This “in between” water is water that comes from the laundry machine, dishwasher and shower/bath drains. This water, although polluted, is not...
by Sue Hayes | Oct 19, 2011 | Tucson Green Construction
Rastra is an insulating concrete form (ICF) used to make walls for buildings. Its main components are concrete and thastyron which is a mixture of plastic foam and binder which are subsequently molded into blocks. The main components of rastra are cement, water and...
by Sue Hayes | Sep 26, 2011 | Tucson Green Construction
Solar water heaters, or solar domestic hot water systems, can be a very cost effective way to generate hot water for your home. They can be used in any climate, and the fuel they use (sunshine) is both clean and free. Solar water heating systems include storage tanks...
