In North Carolina these days, people are talking about sustainable homes that reflect attention to detail . The focus on excellence ultimately translates into a top notch product in high demand by residential property clients.The NC Healthy Built home is something homebuyers appreciate. 
Here is a partial checklist of those details.... Top Green Points that score big for real estate investors.
Top Green Points
- Efficiency --Energy efficiency is based on heating, cooling, and hot water energy use achieved through a combination of tightly sealed building envelopes, high performance windows, controlled air infiltration, heating and air conditioning systems, tight duct systems, and water-heating equipment-- Look for:
Energy Star appliances
florescent bulbs
high efficiency water heaters
fifty year shingles
low flow faucets and showerheads
sealed crawl spaces Talking about NC HealthyBuilt Home
cellulose and icynene insulation
solar preheat for hot water - Low Toxicity
Low VOC paints
Bamboo, hardwood or Marmoleum® a natural linoleum floor that is made with 100% natural ingredients: linseed oil, cork, limestone, tree rosin and natural minerals
Fly ash concrete mixture .This uses far less fossil fuel to produce than conventional concrete. It is a byproduct of coal-burning power plants. The ash is created at high temperatures and becomes tiny, beady glass particles. According to UC Berkeley, of the 60 million tons produced every year in this country, about 75 percent of fly ash is trucked off to landfills rather than converted into building material.
Benefits Checklist
Lower utility bills for heating and cooling
Improved indoor air quality
Lasting value
Lower Environmental Impact
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