Energy Efficiency
We build energy efficient homes!
Building America is a private/public partnership that develops energy solutions for new and existing homes.The Building America Program combines the knowledge and resources of industry leaders with the US Department of Energy's technical capabilities.
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ENERGY STAR labeled homes are at least 30% more energy efficient than homes built to the national energy code. Even in states with more rigorous energy codes, EPA ensures that ENERGY STAR remains the symbol for truly energy-efficient performance.
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Comfort Home Package
- Properly sized HVAC equipment- Efficient & cost effective
- Low E Vinyl windows- Heat stays in during winter, out in summer
Comfort Home Package
- More value for your money- Superior cooling in an affordable home!
- Ducting runs thru conditioned air space - No Competing with attic temperatures
- Closed system- Positive filtering of particles in the air
Insulated Right
- R38/23 insulation- Better heating & cooling efficiency
- Blown-in insulation with no gaps, voids or compression- "Air barrier" touches "thermal barrier" throughout
Airtight Construction
- Sealed sill plate - Seals air leakage
- Sealed plumbing & wiring holes - at top plate-stops air leakage
- Sealed ceiling fixtures - Prevents air leakage into attic
Fully Tested
- Duct testing- Ensures no unwanted leakage of conditioned air
- Blower door testing- Insures home has no drafts
- Fresh air inlet adjusted- Ensures the proper amount of healthy air inside
- Room-to-room pressure adjusted & tested- Keeps all room conditioned whether doors are opened or closed, and insures all Air Registers are working properly.
Air Quality
- Fresh air inlet- Healthy air by design
- Homes slightly pressurized - Hold pressure against outside unconditioned air
- Room-to room flow balancing- All rooms get the right amount of air
- Bedroom return ducting- Allow home to condition duct space and provide circulation of Air when bedroom doors are closed.
Health & Safety
- Gas water heater in garage- Lowers chance of carbon monoxide, reduces risk of flame rollout
- Equipment is sized right, eliminating excess wasted flame, so air is not scorched, causing over drying of air, Filtered air year round for the healthiest environment possible.
Advanced Building Techniques
- Engineered lumber, including trusses- Maximum strength on a minimum amount of wood
- Elimination of wall-to-wall vertical voids - Helps lower thermal loss through unwanted air pockets
Water Conservation & Waste Reduction
- Refrigerated air conditioning saves up to 15,000 gallons for water yearly ... Water-wise ... saves money too!
