Franklin TN Real Estate - Akamai construction is striving for the highest standard of building energy efficient green homes in a convenient Franklin location. Using the most advanced materials and building techniques they are able to build exceptionally energy efficient homes with recyclable materials
Some of the standard Creekstone features
Ventless Insulated Sealed Crawl Space Vapor free moisture barrier in crawl space (10ml vs 4 ml) Biobased insulation green spray foam insulation Insulated roofline in attic for climate control external thermal break radiant barrier 2x6 exterior wall studs to allow for 50 percent more insulation r21 insulation factor low-e pella Windows U factor of 32 16 seer hvac equipment with dual heating with 95% efficient Furnace Lennox model
Creekstone is the first neighborhood in Tennessee where every home offers advanced building techniques and technologies to earn the coveted ENERGY STAR Rating and to be part of the Department of Energy's Builders Challenge Program. In addition, all homes are part of the National Association of Home Builders Green Program, and the ENERGY STAR or EPA Indoor Air Package.
Well that is a great start, to go for the green, and hopefully not just for $$$. But let me ask you where are the solar panels, and why not use GeoThermal Heat pump that has an SEER of 30+ for that money your asking on this house, this should be included or am I wrong?
Michael - Thanks. I try. Hopefully people will be able to get the message.
Ralph A Geothermal heat pumps haven't really had a good return on investment in Tennessee. They work better farther north where winters are much longer and colder. Total cost of energy for one of these homes is gong to average around $1000 per year. And that includes every electrical appliance. Spending more money for a seer 30 heat pump will probably only reduce the energy bill by a few dollars per month. To break even would take many years, and that doesn't include the extra maintenance involved with a geothermal unit.
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Neat video Larry. Did you shoot this on your filp?