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Green Philosophy

Here in Vermont we are surrounded by beauty and constantly reminded of the importance of protecting the land and the way of life that drew us here or kept us here in the first place. But we are not unique. The urgent need to protect and preserve the earth’s limited resources is becoming more palpable everyday, and there is a growing awareness that we each need to do our part to create a more sustainable world.

“Sustainable development” refers to development that “meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.”(1) At Sisler Builders, this concept has permeated and guided our work for more than 40 years.  It informs every aspect of what we do from building design to material choices to construction methods. While many of our clients are interested in “going green,” the choices and considerations along the way can seem complicated and confusing, and the cost can be significant. Our trained and certified professionals pride themselves on their ability to stay abreast of the current “best” sustainable building practices and their ability to explain and demystify them for our clients.

We understand that construction budgets and lifestyle considerations will influence choices. We quantify the upfront cost and economic payback of each of our recommendations as well as the impact they will have on the environment and on the way our clients live. With this information our clients can choose the most suitable recommendations to achieve their goals.

(1) United Nations. 1987. “Report of the World Commission on Environment and Development.” General Assembly Resolution 42/187, 11 December 1987.

Testimonials

“Every last draft was addressed and the insulation made a huge difference our home’s efficiency and overall comfort.”

Erin Daly - Stowe, VT

“We appreciate the difficult, dirty, and sometimes invisible work sealing and insulating our now tight, well-ventilated and energy-efficient house.”

Eric & Dale Smeltzer - Waterbury Ctr., VT

“The energy team’s knowledge was invaluable. We now have a tight, well-ventilated, and energy-efficient house.”

Eric & Dale Smeltzer - Waterbury Ctr., VT

“The crew was thoughtful, eager to help, and extremely professional. They even took the dog for a walk during lunch break.”

J. Lourchai - Stowe, VT

“Sisler Builders has solid building technology skills and a real commitment to energy efficiency.”

Milford Cushman
Cushman Design Group - Stowe, VT

“I engaged Sisler Builders to fix a roof ice dam that was destroying our roof and starting to create water damage. They proposed an energy audit first – at a nominal fee to provide the analytical data on what needed to be done that made sense financially to fix the problem as well as overall energy efficiency payback. The analysis came back with a list of items that all met the criteria for Efficiency Vermont rebates. This amounted to almost 10% of the cost and Sisler would handle the paperwork. We did it all including substantial air gap sealing and roof insulation. The guys were very professional and accommodating – they even agreed to free up the cabin one weekend by moving their equipment out so we could use it. Then they did a post construction audit. We had forecast a 35 % reduction in air flow. Instead we got 55%. Efficiency Vermont gave the full rebate plus a $500 bonus.”

Jeff Jonson - Brookeville, MD & Morrisville, VT

“Last winter I saved 300 gallons of oil and my living room is no longer a wind tunnel. In the summer my house no longer needs AC. “

Michelle Abajian - Waterbury, VT

“The crew was in and out of the house regularly for a couple of weeks, but it was barely noticeable. They were professional, efficient, polite, respectful, and most of all, quiet, which was important for my elderly parents. I highly recommend Sisler Builders’ Energy Team.”

Mary Curtis Skelton, Stowe, VT

Last winter I saved 300 gallons of oil and my living room is no longer a wind tunnel.  In the summer my house no longer needs AC. 

Michelle Abajian, Waterbury, VT

“The team was professional, courteous and communicated well. They were easy to have around.”

Erin Daly - Stowe, VT

“Watching the Sisler Buliders energy crew audit my house was like watching a skilled doctor diagnose an illness.”

David Goodman - Waterbury Ctr., VT

“I no longer need that extra blanket on cold nights.”

Kate Carter - Waterbury Ctr., VT

“Our propane usage has dropped significnatly, and we immediately noticed an increase in the comfort level of our home.”

Stan & Judith Needleman - Waitsfiled, VT

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