"Premier" is a new name for a type of construction that is "old hat" for me.

Most builders start their careers by building standard types of construction and then they might get involved in a different system later on.  But I went about it backwards.  I taught myself to build super-insulated homes first in 1988, and then learned about standard construction techniques later.   In fact, for the first 12 years I was in business, I built super-insulated homes exclusively.  Over the years I have refined that system of construction to become a very unique offering to my customers, and now I've decided to give it a name, "Premier Homes".  

Over the last few years, with the blossoming "Green" building movement taking hold across the country, I find myself expanding into different methods of building.  By using the same concepts that have guided me through my work with super-insulated homes, I've been able to adapt methods of increasing energy-efficiency, providing better indoor air quality, and building more durable homes into several different construction systems.  

But I worked so hard, for so many years to refine the super-insulated construction system that our company had become so well known for, that I didn't want that system to get lost in the mix of the other ideas that we've been working on.  I wanted to make sure I kept that system aside as a seperate and distinct option, and give it a special place within the offerings that we present to our customers.   Fewer than half the homes we build now are Premier, probably because of the high cost of the system.  But it is more refined and higher in quality now than it has ever been, and so it is still a viable option for those few people who recognize and desire the same things that I do in building a new home.

So what is a Premier home?  It's hard to summarize this system.   There are so many unique little construction details that go into it, most of which are not even seen when the house is finished.  If I had to summarize the system in one sentence, it would be this: The Premier Home from Design Concepts Company is built with the greatest attention to detail, offering superior energy-efficiency, comfort, and durability, as well as a healthier indoor environment.

The key word in that sentence is "detail".  That is really what sets a Premier Home apart from all others.  It is my desire and ability to pay close attention to the details from start to finish that make the Premier system more expensive, but also provides the greatest level of construction quality that I know of.

The benefits of owning and living in a Premier Home are profound, and there simply is no equal in the marketplace.  Even compared to other non-standard methods of construction, the Premier Home excels.

The Premier Home redefines the term "quality construction".  Every builder you talk to will tell you they build high quality homes.  Think about it, have you ever heard a builder say that he builds medium quality?   Of course not, but we all know that most homes built in Maine are built to medium quality, and some are low quality.  So who's building all of them?   It certainly is something interesting to think about.  I can say with certainty, that once you learn about the detailed construction methods that go into a Premier home, your definition of quality construction will change.

A Premier Home functions better because it is designed to do so.  There are many builders out there who have good intentions when it comes to building better quality homes, but the Premier Home delivers results well beyond what is typically provided in the marketplace.  It has taken me many years to refine this system.  It is not haphazard construction, it is a well-thought-out system that has been designed by hands-on work on over 50 homes, over an 18 year time span.  The Premier Home is better by design.

I recognize that a home is a system, made up of many different components, each of which affects all the other components of the system, and the home as a whole.   To build a higher quality home that performs to a higher standard and provides real benefits to my customers, I must take into consideration all aspects of all of the building components and how each one interacts with all the others.  Not to do so, risks the types of problems that are seen in standard homes built here in Maine every year, like indoor air quality problems, mold and moisture problems, air leakage and high energy use, durability issues from bulk water damage as well as moisture vapor leakage, squeaks and creaks, shrinkage and warpage, etc...

The Premier Home is not about being big, fancy or showy.  In fact, most of the Premier homes that have been built are fairly modest, and they have been built as small as 1000 square feet.  Most of our customers are interested in the practical aspects of owning a home that is built with higher quality construction methods, not bigger or with fancy features.  There are no limitations on the size or style of a Premier Home.