Eco Features
Energy-Efficient Features
The benefits offered by these features differentiate our homes from the rest and save you money!
In addition to lower monthly costs, our home owners look forward to:
- Improved comfort
- Better indoor air quality
- Positioning for high resale value
- Quieter interiors
- High-quality construction
- Environmentally-friendly homes
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Exterior Eco Features
Exterior
Optimum Value Engineering
Using wood, a renewable resource, in the most efficient way while maintaining structural Integrity and saving space for Insulation.
Roof overhang
Properly designed overhang prevents release of worm air from the attic
Root Venting
Off ridge roof venting allows rising warm air to escape with no use of energy
Roof Baffles
Installed in soffited areas to ensure proper and maximum insulation depth in the attic
Air Barriers
Contains the desired air amount within the homes thermal envelope
Insulation
R-30 blown-in insulation provides a better barrier and superior protection from hot and cold air loss. Insulation Slows and reduces the amount of heat transfer into and out of a home.
Weather stripping / Caulking
Seals air leakage and reduces energy loss
Window and Door Flashing
Prevents both air and moisture intrusion
Grade Slopes
All grading is sloped away from home on four sides to prevent moisture intrusion
Vapor Retarders
Inhibits the movement of water vapors and moisture into the home
Windows
Energy efficient low-F windows one double paned with Argon gas between panes. Low-E windows reflects the heat out In the summer and prevents the cool from entering In the winter. Low-E windows also block damaging ultra violet light,
Energy efficient doors
Includes energy star rated solid door and sliding glass doors that ore double paned Low-e
HVAC refrigerant
Environmentally friendly Puron refrigerant
Exterior Penetration
All exterior wall penetrations are sealed with gaskets or foam insulation
Irrigation Sensor
Weather Sensing Irrigation controls overwatering when raining
Landscaping and Mulch
Environmentally native, low maintenance foliage grouped together for easy maintenance
Interior Eco Features
Interior
Air Conditioner/ Heat Pump
14 Seer High efficiency air handler and heat pump combination
HVAC System
Custom designed and properly sized for each home
Ductwork
HVAC ductwork and joints are sealed with mastic compound to low air leakage
Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Provides piece of mind for the detection at the colorless and odorless gas
Thermostat
Allows you to set the temperature of your home throughout the dc
Controlled Ventilation
All baths and dryers vented to exterior to reduce air moisture infiltration
Duct board
Insulated ductboard used at HVAC air handler and at junction boxes through out home
High efficiency bath tans
Reduces humidity in home to increase efficiency of HVAC
Water Heater
Quick recovery efficient electric water heater
Shower Heads
Low flow reduces unnecessary water consumption
Toilets
High Performance water conserving bowls
Dishwasher
Energy Star rated high efficiency dishwasher
Floor Decking
All 2 story homes have floor decking glued to exterior perimeter wall creating an air light seal
Floor Insulation
Floors with unheated spaces below are fully Insulated underneath to seal out unconditioned air