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At PaintGreen, we strive to provide a positive painting experience for all our San Diego clients. We paint in a professional manner, are courteous of our client's needs, and are committed to painting in an Environment of Integrity. The paint and materials we use are of premium quality, each painter pays close attention to detail, and all our clients agree that we are a hard-working and motivated group of painters.
At PaintGreen, we strive to provide a positive painting experience for all our San Diego clients. We paint in a professional manner, are courteous of our client's needs, and are committed to painting in an Environment of Integrity. The paint and materials we use are of premium quality, each painter pays close attention to detail, and all our clients agree that we are a hard-working and motivated group of painters.
Local Green Contractor
Mon, Sep 29 2008 05:58
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Joey at Greener Visions has established his company with similar ethics and ideals as PaintGreen. We sat down with Joey and asked a few questions:
How long have you been in the building industry?
Green Vision Building & Design has only been operating for about a year. However, the owners of Green Vision have over 20 years of experience in the building industry working for other companies and for there own companies.
What inspired you to take your company "green"?
It really came down to quality. Buck and I both consider ourselves craftsmen, we enjoy completing quality projects that we can be proud of. As we delved deeper into higher quality in our construction we kept running into "green building" techniques, and finally we came to the conclusion that if we built green we also would be building to the highest quality standards available. It's also a nice bonus that our "green work" gives back to the community and the environment in so many beneficial ways.
What do you do differently than other builders?
First we come in as consultants and give you many options and ideas for ways that we (or you) can reduce your houses carbon footprint and energy consumption, within your current project and just in general. We usually start with many possible options and whittle them down to what works with your budget and tastes. Once construction begins you will notice that our demolition process has much less waste than other demolitions as we try to reuse as much of the old materials as we can. Of those materials that are not reused we recycle what we can. Unlike most construction companies we usually have a recycling bin on site along with a garbage bin. During construction we use materials that are sustainable and non-toxic whenever possible (we also work within a customers budget when it comes to materials). We implement building techniques that save our customers energy and money as a result of reduced energy consumption. We pride ourselves in creating a product that looks good, one in which we can be proud to have built and the customer can be proud to live in.
Is it more expensive to build green?
The reality is that "green building" really isn't that much more expensive than standard construction practices. There are certain things, such as solar panels, which are very expensive initially but that are paid off over time in energy savings. However, for the most part, green building isn't more expensive than standard building practices. For example, when we install insulation in a wall, we take time to insure that the insulation is installed correctly, that its not "squeezed" tightly into bays which are too small (as is often done), because this causes the insulation to lose much of its R-value (its ability to insulate). We also caulk joints around ducts, pipes, and other openings which allow air to leak in and out of the building. These better building "green" techniques may cost our customers an extra $200, but they will result in a wall that is in some cases 50% more efficient than the same wall installed without the same attention to detail. So going green really doesn't mean you have to drain your pocket book, and the end result is usually a more energy efficient and more comfortable home.
What is the most common mis-perception in your industry?
See above answer.
How should people contact you?
Call green vision at 619-972-2002 or email myself (Joey) or Buck at:
joey@greenervision.net
buck@greenervision.net
You can also view our website at www.greenervision.net.
www.paintgreen.com
How long have you been in the building industry?
Green Vision Building & Design has only been operating for about a year. However, the owners of Green Vision have over 20 years of experience in the building industry working for other companies and for there own companies.
What inspired you to take your company "green"?
It really came down to quality. Buck and I both consider ourselves craftsmen, we enjoy completing quality projects that we can be proud of. As we delved deeper into higher quality in our construction we kept running into "green building" techniques, and finally we came to the conclusion that if we built green we also would be building to the highest quality standards available. It's also a nice bonus that our "green work" gives back to the community and the environment in so many beneficial ways.
What do you do differently than other builders?
First we come in as consultants and give you many options and ideas for ways that we (or you) can reduce your houses carbon footprint and energy consumption, within your current project and just in general. We usually start with many possible options and whittle them down to what works with your budget and tastes. Once construction begins you will notice that our demolition process has much less waste than other demolitions as we try to reuse as much of the old materials as we can. Of those materials that are not reused we recycle what we can. Unlike most construction companies we usually have a recycling bin on site along with a garbage bin. During construction we use materials that are sustainable and non-toxic whenever possible (we also work within a customers budget when it comes to materials). We implement building techniques that save our customers energy and money as a result of reduced energy consumption. We pride ourselves in creating a product that looks good, one in which we can be proud to have built and the customer can be proud to live in.
Is it more expensive to build green?
The reality is that "green building" really isn't that much more expensive than standard construction practices. There are certain things, such as solar panels, which are very expensive initially but that are paid off over time in energy savings. However, for the most part, green building isn't more expensive than standard building practices. For example, when we install insulation in a wall, we take time to insure that the insulation is installed correctly, that its not "squeezed" tightly into bays which are too small (as is often done), because this causes the insulation to lose much of its R-value (its ability to insulate). We also caulk joints around ducts, pipes, and other openings which allow air to leak in and out of the building. These better building "green" techniques may cost our customers an extra $200, but they will result in a wall that is in some cases 50% more efficient than the same wall installed without the same attention to detail. So going green really doesn't mean you have to drain your pocket book, and the end result is usually a more energy efficient and more comfortable home.
What is the most common mis-perception in your industry?
See above answer.
How should people contact you?
Call green vision at 619-972-2002 or email myself (Joey) or Buck at:
joey@greenervision.net
buck@greenervision.net
You can also view our website at www.greenervision.net.
www.paintgreen.com
Comments
"I was so
impressed and happy that the painters vacuumed each
day! PaintGreen was about the same price as all the
other bids we got, but they used better paint that
was non-toxic."
- Julie, Mission Hills
- Julie, Mission Hills
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The best way to paint in an environmentally friendly way is to paint it right the first time. Quality paint applied properly with thorough prep will last several times longer than paint applied poorly. Even though they are not currently certifying painters we are committed to following the principles outlined by the San Diego County Green Business Program. We use paints that have been Green Seal Certified containing little or zero volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
The best way to paint in an environmentally friendly way is to paint it right the first time. Quality paint applied properly with thorough prep will last several times longer than paint applied poorly. Even though they are not currently certifying painters we are committed to following the principles outlined by the San Diego County Green Business Program. We use paints that have been Green Seal Certified containing little or zero volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
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