GREAT building = GREEN building
FIBER CEMENT SIDNG
Sustainable material...Long-lasting and maintenance free which helps reduce landfill impact...Does not contain wood...Does not require many coats of paint...Termite Resistant
WINDOWS
Energy Star qualified with Low E coating which reduces the U-Factor (how well the window prevents heat from escaping) and Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (how well the window blocks heat from sunlight)
INSULATION
"According to the Department of Energy, batt insulation can reduce utility bills by up to 10%." In Stoney River homes, we install:
R-13 Wall Insulation
R-19 Floor Insulation
R-30 Ceiling Insulation
DUAL FLUSH TOILETS
Use 20% less water than standard toilets
FLOORING
Hardwoods come from managed forests...Carpet is Green Label Plus with low VOCs
DIRECT VENT FIREPLACE
Energy efficient (glass doors radiate heat while preventing warm room air from being lost up the flue...No need to buy and store wood...Burns clean
BUILDING ENVELOPE
House Wrap -- Stops air movement through walls...Moisture prevention
Caulk and Seal House at All Interior and Exterior Penetrations
HEATING AND COOLING
13 SEER Air Conditoners and High Efficiency Furnaces
QUICK RECOVERY HOT WATER HEATER WITH RECIRCULATING PUMP
Instant hot water throughout home...Conserves water