Built America Magazine | South Designing for the DMV and Beyond Operating in the DMV presents its own unique challenges, and GBG has turned those into a proving ground. “The region has gone through quite a bit of climate change over the past decade,” Ned says. “We have four seasons here. It’s not Florida or California. We have to deal with extreme heat and sometimes extreme cold. So you do have to build your homes to address both.” That means robust envelopes, airtight construction, and materials chosen not just for beauty but for endurance. “We’ve been using 2x6s for a long time,” Ned notes. “We use higher R- values, closed-cell insulation, and other things that help mitigate climate effects and provide a healthier environment for the occupants.”
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