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Winning workspaces. Consider accessibility, storage, finishes, and craftsmanship in your plans from the start. Daily tasks are much more enjoyable in a well-appointed space.

SOURCES: Room design and interior elevations: Adam Gerndt Appliances: AllSouth Appliance Group Gas: Spire Insulation: Allied Insulation Cabinet construction: Chris Hamm Custom Cabinetry Hardware: Brandino Brass Tile and stone: Triton Stone Group Fixtures: VW Gallerie at V&W Supply Company Lighting: Inline Lighting & Electric Supply Paint: Rainbow Paint & Decorating Rug: LillieKat Rugs Art: Studio by the Tracks Windows: Southern Sash Supply

nergy and e ciency go hand in hand when it comes to home design. By combining

Esmart appointments with attractive, sizable task areas, you can create a home that performs well for daily tasks—and that makes a di erence on your bills. Saunders Bradford chose natural gas for appliances and heat, a decision that will both cut the homeowner’s costs and be convenient when the power grid fails. Additionally, the builder chose spray-foam insulation, a material that not only aids in the e ciency of heating and cooling systems but also o ers a noise barrier and an airtight seal to protect against mold and mildew. “As a custom builder, it’s important for me to think through every little detail—the ones you can see and the ones you can’t,” says builder Mitch Bradford of Saunders Bradford.

Partner

Allied Insulation, LLC

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Allied Insulation’s goal is to bring knowledge, organization, and communication to customers in the hectic world of construction. This helps each job flow more smoothly and shows customers the added value that Allied Insulation brings to each project. The company prides itself on the team’s knowledge of both insulation and building science. This translates to understanding building envelopes and insulation, as well as how each part of the construction process is integral to the functionality of the build. This knowledge and experience in the industry allows Allied Insulation to see problems before they happen and then prepare accordingly. The team members pride themselves on meeting deadlines and maintaining good communication within their company and with their customers.

Partner

Spire

800.292.4008 spireenergy.com FB / IG: spireenergy Spire believes energy exists to help people’s lives. It’s a simple idea that is at the heart of the company. Every day, Spire serves 1.7 million homes and businesses, making it the fifth largest publicly-traded natural gas company in the country. Spire helps people fuel their daily lives through gas utilities serving Alabama, Mississippi, and Missouri.

SMART INSULATION

Open-cell, spray-foam insulation provides both air and thermal barriers in the home. It enhances the efficiency of the heating and cooling systems, provides more consistent comfort through winter and summer seasons, and helps with noise reduction and humidity levels in the house. The use of closed-cell, spray-foam insulation in a crawlspace provides benefits such as an airtight seal, a clean environment, a moisture barrier, and improved air quality in both the crawlspace and the house. It also is a deterrent to mold and helps with noise reduction.

BENEFITS OF NATURAL GAS

• Natural gas appliances cost less to operate and work even when the power is out. • Professional chefs prefer natural gas because you can choose precise temperature controls and options for charring, toasting, and flambéing. • Natural gas water heaters heat water twice as fast. • Natural gas tankless water heaters only heat the water you’re actively using, which makes them 34% more efficient than traditional models. Plus, their small size saves space. • No matter how cold it gets, natural gas furnaces keep your home cozy. Electric heat pumps need supplemental heat when temperatures drop below 32 degrees. And natural gas furnaces are more durable and have twice the lifespan. • Natural gas fireplaces are cleaner and easier to operate. • Natural gas outdoor lights offer dependable security and safety— and they don’t attract bugs. • Natural gas is affordable. On average, U.S. households that use natural gas for heating, cooking, and clothes drying save nearly $900 every year compared to homes using electricity for the same activities.* • Natural gas is reliable. Thanks to its efficient, underground delivery system, natural gas remains one of the safest, most reliable forms of energy for homes and businesses—even during the most severe weather.* • Natural gas is clean. More efficient energy means cleaner energy. 91% of natural gas from the original source makes it directly to your home. In comparison, by the time electricity is generated and transported to you, only 36% of the original energy makes it to your home.* *Source: American Gas Association

Make your house a home with natural gas

Affordable, reliable comfort—inside and out

Natural gas works behind the scenes to keep homes cozy, water warm and meals perfectly cooked. Discover the value of what natural gas brings to your every day.

Stoves

Natural gas stoves provide more precise temperature control, cost less to operate and work even when the power is out.

Outdoor living

Grills, fire pits and outdoor heaters fueled by natural gas create a year-round oasis with no hassle, no preparing and no fuss. Water heaters

Natural gas water heaters heat water twice as fast, providing more hot water, faster—even when the power is out.

Outdoor lighting

When the sun goes down, natural gas outdoor lights offer dependable security and safety, work when the power is out and don’t attract bugs. Furnaces

Natural gas furnaces keep homes cozy no matter how cold it is outside and can last twice as long as an electric heat pump.

Whole house generators

Natural gas generators provide homeowners with continuous comfort, safety and peace of mind through all types of severe weather and power outages.

Make sure your home is equipped with comfort and efficiency in mind. Learn more about natural gas and all the benefits it provides at SpireEnergy.com/Benefits.