Green Building

We are Certified Green Professionals (CGP) with the National Association of Homebuilders. This exclusive designation indicates that we are knowledgeable about strategies for incorporating green building principals into homes using cost-effective and affordable options. During the design process, we can guide you on energy, water and resource efficiency; provide information on indoor air and environmental quality; and explore sustainable building options for incorporating appropriate green products that fit the style of your home.

In addition to incorporating green materials and techniques into conventionally framed homes, we offer expertise in timber framing, a form of sustainable design and construction that has been in practice much longer than green home building has been in vogue. As a timber frame builder, we are pleased to have recently been chosen as an independent representative for Timberpeg, the Artisans of Post and Beam®. Timberpeg® shares our passion for sustainable design and construction, providing package components that will contribute to reaching Energy Star and/or LEED certification:

Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified Douglas fir and Eastern white pine
SFI Certified materials
Salvaged/recycled timbers on request
Windows utilizing wood from Sustainable Forestry Initiative certified mills
Low-E windows
Energy efficient Energy Star Certified Structural Insulated Panels
When pre-stained timbers are requested, No-VOC or Lo-VOC products are available.

Because most of the Timberpeg® package is cut and prefit in its manufacturing facility, the amount of site waste is very small. Timberpeg® also collects cut-offs, sawdust, metal strapping and many other materials resulting from the manufacturing process and recycles them locally.

Howell Custom Building Group
The Riverwalk Complex, 360 Merrimack Street #5, Lawrence, MA 01843
978-989-9440

Howell Custom Building Group supports sustainability by encouraging our clients to donate reusable materials to the Habitat for Humanity ReStore. All proceeds help fund the local Habitat affiliate. Click here for a list of acceptable items to donate and additional information.

Communities we are currently serving include:

Andover MA, Beverly MA, Boxford MA, Byfield MA, Carlisle, MA, Concord, MA, Essex, MA, Gloucester MA, Hamilton MA, Ipswich MA, Lexington MA, Lynnfield, MA, Manchester, MA, Marblehead MA, Newburyport MA, North Andover, MA, Rockport MA, Salem MA, Sudbury, MA, Topsfield MA, Wenham MA, West Newbury MA, Exeter, NH, Hampton Falls, NH.

We welcome projects from all towns in Essex and Middlesex Counties, Merrimack Valley, MA, the North Shore, MA
and the Lakes and Seacoast, NH region.