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Energy Star - Green Features – Sustainability
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A certified thirdparty inspector reviews the construction documents and makes
recommendations on the thermo envelope detailing, insulation, windows,
mechanical systems, etc. to reduce your energy usage, saving you money and
increasing the home's sustainability. |
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PV Solar panels to generate part of your buildings electrical usage for years to come. |
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R38 closed cell spray foam in the roof. Fiberglass net and blow bibs insulation with
vapor retardant in the exterior walls. The insulation combined with the sealing of all
penetrations is designed to tightly seal your home's envelope to keep heat or cool air
inside or the heat or cold outside. |
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Large windows on the living room, dining areas to allow more natural light into your
home. All the bedrooms have exterior windows for natural ventilation. |
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Waste water management rain and melted snow are channeled from the roof and
drives into a drainage system that stores the water in a detention vault underneath
the ground. The water is stored and released slowly into the storm water system to
remove impurities from the water to keep our rivers clean and healthy for nature's
fish and animals. |
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Energy Star qualified windows with Low E glass with plenty of natural light and
ventilation. |
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VOC paint (Volatile OrganicCompound). |
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Energy Star qualified refrigerator and dishwasher. |
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Low-flow plumbing fixtures, dual force toilets, manifold plumbing system, and lowwater
consumption landscaping. |
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Resource efficiency for roofing. Durability and proven long lifecycle of membranes
further reduce the burden on landfills as well as the destruction of both non and
renewable resources. |
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Energy qualified hot water heater. |
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Recycling site material and building waste during the construction process. |
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Urban infill development. Walk Score of 79 out of 100 . Very Walkable. |
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Engineered framing materials are incorporated in the construction. |
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Moisture management including:
a. Stucco, lath, bond break over a drain wrap material over semipermeable sheathing.
b. Brick/block, air space, drainage plane with air and moisture outlets.
c. Windows-window flashing tie into the drainage wrap with window sill pan flashing for drainage. |
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Your home will have a blower door test to verify your home's air infiltration rate. |
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The opportunity to select green products for your interior finishes. |
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Energy Star certificate showing the Home Energy Rating System (HERSR) score for
your home. The lower the score, the closer your home is to a Net Zero Home. A Net
Zero Home will produce its own energy needs. |
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Located Between 27th and 28th on Walnut
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Summit Legend’s never-ending commitment to design, construction and market conditions necessitates that all pricing,
specifications, features, designs, materials, scheduling and delivery of homes are subject to change without prior notice.
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