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About Us

   Why has Ripon Area Builders grown so rapidly?
   Why choose Ripon Area Builders as your builder?

Home Building Planner

    Consider why you need a new home
    How will you pay for your home?
    Selecting a builder
    Contracts
    Choosing a site
    Design, budget and specifications
    Preliminary steps
    Construction process
    Homeowner orientation
    Closing
    Moving day
    Your home care plan
    Warranties

  Insulation   

    What is an R-value?
    Does R-value refer to inches?
    Since blankets compress so easily, can I increase the effectiveness of my insulation by squeezing a
        5  1/2" R-21 blanket into a 2x4 wall instead of using 3 1/2", R-15 blanket?
    What is a vapor barrier?
    Why is ventilation important?
    Why increase the insulation in your home?
    Will insulating my home increase the resale value?

Roofing

    What is the difference between what are commonly referred to as asphalt shingles and fiberglass shingles?
    What type of warranty should I look for?
    Is it always necessary to tear off existing shingles before re-roofing?
    What function does shingle underlayment serve?

Building Terms

     

Home Buying Terms