Quality steel roofing requires minimal maintenance and is non-flammable. Steel roofing is made with partially recycled materials and can be recycled again. This inexpensive entry can be removed if an addition is built later. Efficient double-pane windows capture heat from the sun and reduce heat loss at night. This design maximizes south-facing glass for solar gain.
Windows create a pleasant living space filled with light.
Steel insulated entry doors are durable and energy efficient. Curtains are used to add color and reduce initial construction costs. Interior doorways are framed to accommodate standard wood doors that could be added later. Adobe floors in the Taos Pueblo in New Mexico are over 600 years old. Adobe floors are durable, beautiful, inexpensive, resilient, and more in keeping with the character of this home.