| ECO FRIENDLY FEATURES |
BENEFITS |
ESPRIT HOMES |
| THE EQUIPMENT |
• 90% efficient furnace.
• Properly sized ductwork carrying the heated/cooled air has all its seams sealed.
• Double pane Low-E coated, vinyl windows. |
• Reduces heating costs and related pollution.
• Low-E windows will keep the heat out in the summer and warmth in during winter. Reduces fading effects..
• Ductwork is built to provide air-flow and temperature throughout the home to deliver safety and comfort. |
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Yes
Yes |
| THE PROPER INSULATION |
• R38 (Attic), R19 (walls), R5 insulated exterior doors.
• Blown-in cellulose insulation with no gaps, voids or compression. |
• Keeps your home snug!
• This product is made from recycled material and blown in to provide high performance.
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| AIRTIGHT CONSTRUCTION |
• Sealed sill plate, plumbing wiring holes and ceiling fixtures
• Duct work sealant
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• Increases your comfort, reduces air infiltration and reduces heating/cooling costs and pollution.
• Reduces leakage into heating and cooling system for inside the home. |
Yes
Yes |
| AIR QUALITY |
| • Mechanical ventilation for fresh air inlet |
• Indoor air quality is improved by design. |
Yes |
| HEALTH AND SAFETY |
• 90% high efficiency furnace
• Energy Star® programmable thermostat |
• Prevents backdrafting of carbon monoxide into
home while reducing wasted energy. Improves overall performance of furnace.
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| PLUMBING |
| • Standard UPONOR branch and tee water
delivery system |
• Improves delivery of hot water to fixtures, reduces metal elements. Less material and waste in water supply. |
Yes |
| ADVANCED BUILDING TECHNIQUES |
• Engineered lumber, walls, floors and trusses
• Green Label Plus Carpet Program.
• 2x6 exterior wall construction |
• Maximum strength on a minimum amount of wood.
• Increases building strength. Allows for better insulation. |
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Yes |
| WATER CONSERVATION AND WASTE REDUCTION |
• Low-flow water fixtures through entire home
• Monier concrete roof tiles
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• Use less water when hand-washing and showering.
• Petrochemical oil products like asphalt shingles are not used which generally reduces home insurance
costs, reducing the costs of replacing roofing and keeping roofing materials out of landfills. |
Yes
Yes |
| CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL |
• Solid waste reduction
• Just plain good for the environment and the future.
• Maintenance free brick or stone, James Hardie
ColorPlus® siding-15 year limited warranty on paint
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APPLIANCES
• Bosch Energy Star kitchen appliances
YOU DECIDE
• Finished basement
• Air conditioning
• Stain-trim package
• Second story
• Extended gourmet kitchen |
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| ESPRIT HOMES |
Esprit Homes is committed to Esprit-Green Eco Friendly Homes. We’ve
integrated these strategies into each phase of the building process, from design
to construction. Whether improving air and water quality, reducing
the carbon footprint or improving the overall quality of your life, Esprit
Homes is committed to our eco-friendly pledge to assist in the conservation
and restoration of natural resources. |
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