Would you purchase a stock with out researching its quality and performance? Would you purchase a home without researching its quality and performance? The purchase of a home is one of the single largest investments we make in our life. Think about it. Building Feature Benefit to You Exceeds requirements for government tax credit Homes exceed the minimum energy requirements of the Department of Energy by 50% (I.E Energy Star only exceeds the min DOE by 15%). Properly sized HVAC equipment More efficient & cost effective Water heater circulating pump Insulated lines in the slab and provides instant hot water at scheduled peek times. Saves time and money. Dual glazed windows with Low-E high performance glass Heat stays in during winter, out in summer Building Feature Benefit to You 90% efficiency gas heating system Trane 19 I 17.25 to19.25 Seer. Dual Compressor Veritable speed air conditioning system with 10 Year Parts and Labor Warranty. Save money, comes with longer warranties and have fewer maintenance problems All Ducting is in conditioned space No competing with attic temperatures, no wasted energy or drawing attic air into house Mastic-sealed ducts Allows for installation of smaller equipment & reduced energy bills Building Feature Benefit to You Full encapsulation of the building with open cell foam insulation Better heating & cooling efficiency & more comfortable Open cell foam insulation Better thermal barrier with no gaps, voids or compression Insulated steel front doors and garage doors Attention to detail means better comfort & more durable entries Building Feature Benefit to You Sealed sill plate Seals a major air leakage source Sealed plumbing & wiring holes No rain leaking into house & no conditioned air leaking out Sealed roof rafters Prevents “heat stack” air leakage Air seal caulking around windows, doors and joints Prevents drafts & energy leakage Building Feature Benefit to You Duct testing Ensures no unwanted leakage of conditioned air Blower door testing Proves conditioned air will stay inside Fresh air inlet adjusted Ensures the proper amount of healthy air inside Room-to-room pressure adjusted & tested Keeps all rooms conditioned whether doors are opened or closed Building Feature Benefit to You ERV (Energy Recovery Vent) Fresh-air ventilation system Moves fresh air in and exhausts stale air out, throughout house, improves comfort & reduces odors. Retains up to 76% of energy and reduces humidity. High efficiency pollen, dust & particle filtering (Pre filter, Ionizer, HEPTA filter, Filters 99.98% to .3Microns) 100 times more efficient than normal 1” filters Homes slightly pressurized Holds pressure against outside unconditioned air Room-to-room flow balancing All rooms receive the right amount of air, no hot or cold rooms Bedroom return ducting Helps conditioned, filtered air to circulate & removes hot or cold spaces Building Feature Benefit to You Fresh filtered air Minimizes dust and pollen in the house to promote clean healthy environment for the whole family Building Feature Benefit to You Sub metering in garage Provide a sub meter that only records energy use of HVAC and ventilation system to determine the exact electrical usage of heating and cooling the home. (Great for resale.) Tyvek House Wrap Providing the best balance of weather protection, moisture management and durability Advanced framing Techniques Minimizing lumber waste and thermal bypass while increasing open areas for more insulation 100% OSB Sheathing Maximizes the structural integrity of exterior walls. Engineered lumber, including trusses Maximum strength, minimum amount of wood Minimal warping finger-jointed studs Straighter walls that stay straight & fewer nail pops 30-year manufacturer’s warranty on shingles Longer lasting roof, less burden on landfill Building Feature Benefit to You Graduate Master Builder NAHB Knowledge, and Experience Min 10 years experience 14 NAHB Approved classes Mandatory continuing education Knowledge of the newest innovations and technologies in the building science industry Provides 10-year Warranty, Bonded builders warranty Best warranty in the building industry Printer Friendly Document home | showcase homes | guest registration | testimonials | contact Copyright © 2007 Parkwood Homes, Inc. All rights reserved. Web Design by Lana Kernan. Click here to see more sites by Lana. Site Administration