Energy Efficient Great Room Addition in Cocoa Beach

Balda Development used Insulated Concrete Forms for this great room addition in Cocoa Beach. The homeowner is expanding the home and capitalizing on their amazing canal view. The addition will also include an enclosed patio.   

These walls went up in a few days opposed to the few weeks concrete mason blocks take and didn't cost more! Energy efficient and quick installation are just a few of the benefits.  

By using Balda's proven green building techniques, at no additional charge, the homeowner does not need to upgrade their current air conditioning system, resulting in a significant savings.

Improve Your Property Value and Health with a Green Remodel

A green home remodel is approached with the mindset of improving your home’s appearance and function with both you and the environment in consideration. Do you want a healthier home? Lower utility bills? To reduce maintenance? A cleaner planet?  With so many elements to consider, how do you know what is right for you? With careful planning, and a trusting partnership with a designer or contractor, you can create a home that combines beauty, efficiency, comfort and convenience with wellbeing and preservation.

A well designed remodel maximizes the use of natural lighting, keeping in mind window placement and seasonal shading.  Incorporating natural or high quality lighting, design details and natural elements will provide an attractive, comfortable home.

Heating and cooling your home accounts for 50 to 70% of the energy used. Upgrading your homes insulation will immediately lower your utility bills. Once the energy savings have paid for the upgraded insulation, energy conserved is money saved. This will only increase in time as utility rates rise. Energy-efficient windows are an additional barrier to the outside elements.  

Window replacement is one of the best home remodel projects in terms of investment return. Remodel Magazine reported in their annual Cost vs. Value issue, vinyl windows recoup 75% of project cost in added home value. If your window selections qualify for the Federal Tax Credit you can earn up to $1500 credit. Combine these factors with utility savings, energy-efficient windows prove to be a good investment.

Your home may be your sanctuary but it could also be harmful to your health. Dirty air, mold spores and chemicals can contribute to an unhealthy home environment. The EPA lists poor indoor air quality in their top five most urgent public health risks. Using low-toxic materials such as low-VOC paint and improved ventilation techniques can help prevent mold, allergens and low air quality, which surprisingly can be 2-5 times higher than outdoor levels.

Recent statistics show 96% of home buyers are looking for homes with green features. Unfortunately 80% of homebuyer’s state new homes don’t meet their environmental expectations. Remodeling your home with the environment and efficiency in mind will give you a step ahead of the competition. CNN reported in certain markets homes with green certification sell for 8.5% more per square foot then comparable non-green homes. These homes sell 22% quicker as well.

Rick Balda is the owner of Balda Development & Construction and is located in Indian Harbour Beach. They are the leading expert in Brevard County for custom designed and built sustainable green homes and commercial buildings. The company employees a U.S. Green Building Coalition LEED Accredited Professional as well as a Registered Certifying Agent for the Florida Green Building Coalition.

Please call 321-777-4026 for help with your remodel or new build.

Rick & Aimee Balda featured in Brevard Business News for Remodel and Interior Decorating Success

Aimee and Rick Balda are on the cover of Brevard Business News this week highlighting their success in the remodel and interior decorating market.

While many construction companies are struggling during these challenging economic times both Balda Development and Balda Interiors are thriving.

Working hard to help clients achieve their dream space has cemented the Balda’s reputation for excellence and resulted in referrals as their main source of business. As Aimee says in the feature, “No number is too small for our firm. If a customer, for example, has $5,000 to spend on is or her home, I’m going to work to give them the biggest $5,000 ‘wow’ they can get for their buck.”


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Balda Starting Fire Damage Restoration Project

Balda Development & Construction will be starting the restoration and remodel for a home with fire damage. Luckily for the homeowner much of the fire was contained to the garage, and everyone was safe. Unfortunately the smoke and soot spread through the entire home through the vents and there is major cleaning to be done. Smoke leaves a greasy ash over the wall, ceiling, floors...everything. Getting the smoke smell out of the home is a challenge and next to impossible if not done properly.

Balda will be restoring the home to it's original beauty, adding a bathroom and changing all paint colors - interior and exterior.
 

Home Sales In Brevard Boost Home Improvement Business

Florida Today Newspaper reported July sales of existing homes rose 22% in July and many of those buyers are remodeling and doing interior design work to their new homes. Terrific news for Balda Development. It has been a busy summer for us with remodel projects and we are always ready for more.

What have we been up to? These are two of the projects we have completed (pictures will be posted soon). Do they inspire you to make changes?  If so call us 321-777-4026.

Complete back yard transformations - enormous upstairs deck with beautiful custom railing, stone pavers to maximize pool area for entertaining, reroofing and finding the leaks while providing a fresh look for the home, exterior paint transforming weathered to brilliant, amazing landscape lighting illuminating the lush landscape and unique exterior lighting on the home reminiscent of charming New Orleans.

Transforming a sparse great room into an entertainers dream - adding hand crafted wet bar customized to clients specific needs, maximizing river views with large picture windows and french doors, cozy seating areas while maintaining the open flow of the room. Gorgeous!!

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Spaces Magazine features Balda's Eco-friendly Wallpaper Soutions

We are honored to have Spaces Magazine once again feature our 'green' solution to design and building without sacrificing style, in this months issue. Wallpaper should no longer be feared. It is a terrific design element for any room and easy to install and remove when you are ready for a change. 

Click her to view Eco-friendly Wallpaper solutions by Balda Interiors

Rick Balda Honored with LEAD Brevard 4 under 40 Award

LEAD Brevard recognized Rick Balda for his dedication to community service and leadership at this years Celebrating the Next Generation of Leaders gala.
 
The selection was based on communication skills, originality, knowledge and understanding of the community, social entrepreneurship, tangible improvement in the lives of others, strengthening community institutions, and a sustainable impact on the community.

Rick's is heavily involved with Junior Achievement of the Space Coast and the Co-founder and Director of the Balda Family Foundation providing donations and scholarships to the Brevard Zoo, Brevard Art Museum, Florida's Institute of Technology, Brevard Community College, Ascension Catholic School and Take Stock in Children.