Green Features

Green building incorporates environmental considerations into very phase of the home building process. During the design, construction and operation of a home the overall impact on the environment is taken into account.

Green Products

• Perimeter drainage system for all foundation footings, sloped to daylight
• All disturbed areas around house are seeded and covered with mulch hay
• Gravel driveway
• Covered entry porches

• Ice & water shield at roof edges
• 30 year Certainteed Landmark roof shingles
• Aluminum gutters and downspouts
• Green Guard® Housewrap
• Oriented strand board sheathing on sidewalls, roofs & subfloor

• Energy Star rated pella Therma-star windows with low-E argon filled insulated glass
• Therma-tru insulated entry door

• Eljer plumbing fixtures with 1.6 gal. Flush toilets, pedestal sinks and a 36” x 60” whirlpool tub
• PEX hot & cold water lines
• York Diamond 90+ Energy Star rated gas hot air heating system with set-back thermostat
• All heat ducts are caulked, sealed and insulated to R-8 rating
• Delta water saving faucets and shower sets
• 50 gallon energy star hot water heater

• Carpet in bedrooms with recycled rubber padding
• Certified “Green” kitchen cabinets
• All walls and cavities air sealed
• Formaldehyde free fiberglass insulation, R-19 in walls, and a combination of fiberglass and blown insulation for R-50 in attics
• Thermax R-10.8 foam insulation on foundation walls
• No VOC paint used throughout interior

• G.E. Energy Star Rated Appliance
• Progress lighting fixtures with compact fluorescent bulbs
• Energy saving ceiling fan in living room

• Ever Grain®composite decking on porch and sundeck (25 year prorated Limited Warranty)
• LP Smartside Lap siding (50 year prorated Limited Warranty)
• Bamboo flooring in living room, dining room & kitchen
• Icestone recycled glass counter tops in kitchen
• Energy saving gas log fireplace with outside air intake and glass doors (wood burning fireplace also available)
• Recycled fiber carpet