Net Zero Foundations is a critical concept in the global effort to combat climate change and achieve sustainability. At its core, Net Zero Foundations refers to the fundamental building blocks and principles necessary to transition to a net-zero emissions society. Gilmore Building believes a solid and efficient foundation strategy encompasses various aspects, including energy production, transportation, industry, and agriculture, all of which need to be transformed to minimize greenhouse gas emissions.

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Heat pumps are a crucial component in the quest for energy-efficient air conditioning systems, especially in net-zero homes. These innovative devices offer a highly efficient and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional heating and cooling methods. By harnessing the principles of thermodynamics, heat pumps are capable of transferring heat from one location to another, providing both heating and cooling functions with minimal energy consumption.

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We are building a home that has loads of stories and we're not talking about the height of the house. We have collaborated with the owner, architect, engineers, interior designer, landscape designer and numerous highly skilled tradesmen to create some very custom designs including this French inspired artistic fireplace. Ben Kangos, our Jr. Project Manager gives us a tour of the home beginning with the cast stone replica of a 1800's French fireplace. There's so much more to this new home. So, be looking for our next post. We hope you enjoy watching this fabulous new home unfold on GBCo's Building Stories. Happy Holidays!

Topics: Custom Home Building

Gilmore Building Company believes that building a community takes more than adding nice new homes to the neighborhoods. It takes people passionate about helping to create an environment where growth and personal development can occur on a daily basis. Schools are such places in our communities where kids grow and learn due to the direct support of teachers. GBCo supports teachers and what they do for our communities.

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It's summer. It's hot. So, Many folks in America turn on their air conditioners. We know the issues related to using A/C.  They are not climate change friendly and do not use energy efficiently. How then, do we beat the heat and care about the planet?  Heat Pumps are more or less standard now in many of GBCo's new homes and energy renovations. Recently the New York Times posted an article detailing why and how America should invest in Heat Pumps to be installed in homes over A/C. 

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Before and after photos of a newly renovated home in Grafton, MA. Notice the new gables, iron work, and sunroom.

Topics: renovation, sunroom, gables, ironwork, Grafton, MA

A beautiful new GBCo 3 car garage built in Westborough, MA.

Topics: Custom Home Building, Design Build, Gilmore Building Co, New Home, Garage, Westborough, MA

 

 

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Recently, Tropical Storm Isaias caused power outages all over New England. One of GBCo's recent new construction clients sent the following statement of how their new energy efficient Net Zero home faired during the power outage.

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GBCo (Gilmore Building Company, Inc.) would like to take this opportunity to spotlight and thank our amazing clients, subcontractors and vendors because, during this pandemic, they have joined us in our efforts to protect us all as we move forward with meetings and construction of new home and remodeling projects. Thank you for your strength and for continuing to trust our ability to create a safe environment in these unnerving times. As the drawing in the driveway at one of our recent new home projects instructs - "Keep on Smiling."

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Now the list of "must haves" when building a new home includes innovative New Home Building Technology.  Why?  Because their use gives our clients extra value, such as, reducing ownership cost through lower energy usage, shorter construction time, and low maintenance materials. Gilmore Building Company, Inc. has been building new homes and remodeling projects that draw on such technologies for many years. Now, with new technologies available in abundance, we are placing even more emphasis on their use. 

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"Foundations are Forever"

We think the foundation experts at Superior Walls by Weaver said it best, "Foundations Are Forever.  You can upgrade to granite counter tops later, but you can not upgrade the foundation of your home."

Gilmore Building Company, Inc. is using Weaver's "Superior Walls" precast foundation panels as a New Home Building Technology.  Watch in the video below as the Company installs a Superior Walls panel foundation for a current new home project.

Topics: Custom Home Building, Home Building Technology

If you want to love the new home design build process, assemble the right team.  The Abergs did ... 

Robert and Lori Aberg's New Old Home was designed and built by Gilmore Building Company, Inc. of Central MA. When the project team at Gilmore Building learned the Abergs were willing to share their experience planning and building a traditional New England style home, they were excited. In the video below you will see images of the home and hear Mr. Aberg recount his design build story and tell how he and Lori still have warm feelings about the process and how, every day, they love being in their new home.

Topics: Custom Home Building, Client Reviews

Definitely custom design and build your next home!  Why?  Because, in that way, what you always wanted becomes yours.  With custom design, you get to personalize your home and control key living-style decisions.  As you will read in the testimonial below, teaming with Gilmore Building Co. can make the designing and building process comfortable and even enjoyable. 

Topics: Custom Home Building, Client Reviews

No need to worry says the Mr and Ms Treadway when you work with Gilmore Building Company, Inc of Grafton, MA.  The reasons they feel this way about their design / build company is provided in the post-project testimonial they penned.

The Treadway's home was complete in the Spring of 2019 in Central MA in the Town of Harvard. The home's architectural concept is the New Old Home.  It was designed by the Treadway's team that included Connor Mill-Built Homes of Burlington, VT and Gilmore Building Co. The home was built by Gilmore Building Company using factory-built panels provide by Connor.

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Now available at Merriam Woods in Grafton, MA is your opportunity to build a new home that you custom design.  Your new home will be elegant and located in a comfortable historic country setting that is close to Boston and Worcester.  Merriam Woods offers unusually distinguished living because it is part of an intimate development of just four multi-acre building sites and it is located on the Boston side of historically-preserved Town of Grafton.  Additionally, Merriam Woods homeowners have deeded access rights to the winding brooks and horse friendly / walking trails of the Great Meadow Conservation Area.  These land and finished home bundles start at $1,169,000. 

To learn more contact Gilmore Building Company, Inc.  For a detailed picture brochure, click the button below.

Topics: Custom Home Building, Homes and Land For Sale

Gilmore Building Co. is known for using innovative New Home Building Technology when designing and building new homes.  The Company's current new home project is using a factory-built panel system to build the home's foundation.  As will be explained below, this system trims homeowner costs. 

Topics: Custom Home Building, Home Building Technology

Gilmore Building Company, Inc. (Gilmore Builders) recently completed an amazing new home in Carlisle, MA.  The historically authentic 1800's cape style design was built using 21st century innovative building technologies and energy efficient geothermal systems.  This new old home looks classically old New England but its layout is very open and its amenities are today.  It was designed and built with engineered efficiency as the goal.  As a result its construction used cost efficient methods and low maintenance materials that will provide the owner enduring value. 

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A house with "good bones" built in the last few decades can be changed to create a home with the warmth and character of those that lined the Main Streets of New England in the early 18th and 19th centuries.  Just by changing the exterior appearance, a house can be transformed into an elegant home adorned with classic architectural inspired details like Greek Revival style elements (Greek Revival style was popular in the early 1800's).  This change would immediately enhance the home's "curb appeal."

Topics: Custom Home Building, Home Remodeling

Gilmore Building Company, Inc. has established its second office. The location is in Westford, MA at 364 Littleton Road, Suite #3. This new office will allow our clients and prospective clients that are located in the area around Westford to be conveniently served by our project teams. (Until all is firmly established, it may be easier to find us by using the address for Cutting Edge Systems Corp. which is co-located in the same building.)

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NEW WEBSITE AND LOGO HAVE BEEN PUBLISHED

On June 6, 2018, the Gilmore Building Co website revision and upgrade was completed and published. It contains photo albums of new home and home remodeling projects we have completed and descriptions of our company services. There is also information about our great staff and a form allowing visitors to contact us. The Company Blog, The Grafton Builder Writes is also found on the website.

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Construction progress photos of the latest New England Style Home by Gilmore Building Co.

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Gilmore Building Co., Inc., a new home builder, working on behalf of the Green Boylston LLC, completed the construction of another custom designed home located at 22 Pleasant Lane in Boylston, MA.  This is a New England style home.  The details are below.

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The Millbury National Bank spotlighted Gilmore Building Co., Inc. in its January 2013 newsletter, "MNBnews."  The newsletter recognized the Company for its success in home remodeling and as a custom home builder in Grafton, MA.  In addition to being a custom home builder in Grafton, the Company also offers its design and building services throughout Central and Eastern MA.  The Company has a no cost project design consultation service and you can take advantage of it by clicking on this free consultation  link and completing the form provided.  

Topics: Custom Home Building, Home Remodeling

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Assuring Heating and Cooling Energy Efficiency

This is the 6th article in the series, "How A New Home Is Built."  The series, presented by a custom home builder in Shrewsbury, MA, describes step-by-step the building of a New England style home.  The previous article, Making the Roof Weather Tight discussed building the roof's water barrier system used to keep moisture out.

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Making the Roof Weather-Tight

This is the 5th article in the series, "How A New Home Is Built."  The series describes step-by-step the building of a New England style new old home.  The previous article discussed the 1st floor framing. To review any of the previous articles, click here to browse the list of articles under the Custom Home Building category.  

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Building the 1st Floor - Framing the Walls and Floor Deck

This is the 4th article in the series, "How A New Home Is Built."  It is presented by Gilmore Building Co., Inc. a custom home builder in Boylston Ma  The series of articles describe step-by-step the building of a New England style new old home.  In the previous article the septic system (wastewater disposal system) was explained. To review any of the previous articles, click here to browse the list of articles under the Custom Home Building category.  

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Building the Septic System Leach Field

This is the 3rd article in a series by Gilmore Building Co., Inc., a custom home builder in Southborough Ma that will describe the building of a New England style new old home.  In the last article the discussion was about building the foundation. To review any of the previous articles, click here to browse under the Custom Home Building category.  

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Building the Foundation

This is the second article in a series by Gilmore Building Co., Inc., a custom home builder in Westborough Ma that will describe the building of a New England style new old home.  In the last article the discussion was about creating site access and installing the well. To review any of the previous articles, click here to browse under the Custom Home Building category.  

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Article #1, Providing Site Access and Installing a Well

This is the first in a series of articles by a custom home builder in Central Ma that will describe the building of a New England style new old home.  The story begins with an undeveloped lot located in a beautiful farm setting in Central Ma and will end when the landscaping is complete. 

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Gilmore Building Co., Inc., a custom home builder in Boylston MA, working on behalf of the Green Boylston LLC, completed the construction of a New England style custom designed home located at 11 Pleasant Lane in Boylston, MA.  Please see the details below.

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Wow!  In the next ten seconds, I think you will agree that the testimonial quoted below truly defines the term "satisfied customer."

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For the past few months, Gilmore Building Co. (The Grafton Builder) has been working to complete a fantastic new home project located at 21 Maple Way in Boylston, MA.  Since the construction and landscaping for the home will be completed in just a few weeks, it is now being offered for purchase. 

This home is not usual; just look at the view it presents!  As if being located in the wonderful family-living Town of Boylston wasn't enough, the home also has a fantastic view of Mount Waschusett and it is adjacent to the Mount Pleasant Country Club.  So a relaxing view is at your finger tips and skiing and golfing are "right next door."

All that and we have not even begun to talk about the home istself.  It sits on a 1 acre wooded lot in the neighborhood called Pleasant Hill Estates.  It has 9 rooms plus 3 full baths and one 1/2 bath.  Its design and construction features provide the all important energy conservation and low maintenance.  

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In the fall of 2010, Gilmore Building Co., Inc., a custom home builder in Boylston MA, working on behalf of the Green Boylston LLC, completed the construction of a New England style custom designed home located at 21 Maple Way in Boylston, MA. 

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION

This 3,318 sq.ft. colonial style home provides stunning views of Mount Wachusett (see picture below) and it is located adjacent to the Mount Pleasant Country Club.  It is being offered for sale at $708,000.  The home provides 9 rooms, 4 bedrooms with 3 full baths and one-half bathroom.  The home's exterior has been elegantly decorated and enhanced by the landscape architecture that draws in the natural features of the nearly one full acre (0.99 acre) wooded very private lot.

DESIGN FEATURES

The interior has been laid out with convenience and functionality in mind with many custom design features.  For example, the kitchen cabinets are custom crafted from cherry wood and its countertops are granite.  The appliances are stainless steel.  The granite has been extended to all bathroom countertops as well.  Ceramic tile flooring has been used in all baths, the laundry room and the mud room.    The flooring is three-coat finished hardwood.  The rear decking is made of durable and highly attractive mahogany wood.  

Elegance in the interior is achieved with extensive use of distinctive crown molding, 5 inch tall baseboard molding, and 6 panel doors.  Stair case railings are of maple wood.

ENERGY SAVINGS BONUS FEATURES

Features intended to minimize energy usage have been built into this home.  They will lower the home owner's annual cost for energy and save the environment and our natural resources.  To begin with, the home is Energy Star Certified.  It has been constructed with 6 inch studs which support the highly efficient low heat loss spray in foam insulation.  The heating and cooling system is a 3-zone hydro-air oil fired.  The windows are by Pella and they are insulated with a 20/10 year warranty.  The doors to the outside are also by Pella and have a 10 year warranty. 

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In the spring of 2010, Gilmore Building Co., Inc., a custom home builder in Boylston MA, working on behalf of the Pleasant Hill Farms LLC, completed the construction of a New England style custom designed home located at 156 Green Street in Boylston, MA. 

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION

For a selling price of approximately $650,000, this 3200 sq. ft. colonial style home provides 4 bedrooms and 3 - 1/2 baths.  The home's exterior is elegantly decorated and finished with landscape architect designed grounds that draw in the natural features of the 1.05 acre very private wooded lot.

The home's interior is of custom design and interior decorator inspired.  It has cherry/granite kitchen, stainless steel appliances, hardwood flooring, high detailing in the mouldings and trim, 2 master bedroom suites, and a dramatic 2-story fireplaced family room with balcony view from above.

COST and ENERGY SAVING FEATURES

Energy efficiency and low maintenance features were built into this home that will lower the owner's annual cost for energy and maintenance.  These features included: Zip Wall Systems, Pella high efficiency windows, cement board siding, Meritech Trim, damp-proofed / waterproofed basement.  For a detailed explanation of these features, contact Gilmore Building Co., Inc. or the listing agent whose name is provided below.

The Listing Agent was Julie Sprindzunas (508) 450-5736 Listing Office:  ERA Key Realty Services 508-853-0964

 

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