green builders: WaterSense Toilets - Rebates and How Much They Save
- 04/26/10 10:53 PM
Residents of Raleigh and some surrounding areas can qualify for a $100 rebate on each new WaterSense High Efficiency Toilet they purchase and install - and save lots of water (and money) each year. But what is a WaterSense toilet, and why is it important? What is a WaterSense Toilet? A WaterSense high-efficiency toilet uses a maximum of 1.28 gallons per flush, or 20% less than the current federal standard of 1.6 gallons per flush. WaterSense toilets are measured carefully for both performance and efficiency through independent laboratory testing - after all, it doesn't save water if you have to flush twice! Look … (4 comments)
green builders: Kitchen and Bath Features that Make Sense - New Home Trends
- 03/30/10 10:28 PM
New Home Trends - Kitchens and Baths What's Hot and What's Not New Home Kitchens and Baths Getting a Makeover With continued attention on the budget, homebuyers are opting for features that will pay back, instead of costly extras that add to the overall price tag of the home. The American Institute of Architects just released their Home Design Trends Survey from the 4th quarter of 2009. This survey focused on kitchens and baths. Kitchen Trends The kitchen is still the biggest focus in the home - but instead of ultra-high end appliances, homebuyers are focusing on features that are functional, appealing, … (4 comments)
The Brogan will be one of the new green homes featured in the 2010 Triangle Green Home Tour. Green Home Tour - Two Weekends in May May 15/16 and May 22/23 Homes are open Noon to 6 pm This custom-designed home offers a tidy 2584 square feet, with Craftsman elements and indoor and outdoor living space. Open Island Kitchen Downstairs Office or Guest Suite Huge Bonus Room Covered Front Porch Mudroom with Drop Zone Green elements in the Stanton Home home in Horizon's green … (0 comments)
green builders: Lowering Home Energy Usage | Reduce Your New Home HERS Score
- 11/16/09 09:28 PM
Raleigh Relocation Information How To Lower Home Energy Usage Reduce Your HERS Score in Your New Home Any home's energy usage can be "rated" by a certified third party Home Energy Rater. Whether you're buying new or buying an older home in a great location, a HERS score will help you understand how much energy your new home requires. What's a Good HERS Score? A home build to standard construction methods has a HERS score of 100. An ENERGY STAR home uses 15% less energy, and has a HERS score rating of 85 or lower. What are some good ways to reduce … (2 comments)
green builders: "Green" Countertop Options | Green Kitchen Countertops in Your New Home
- 11/16/09 03:23 AM
Green Homes Raleigh NC "Green" Countertop Options Choosing a Green Kitchen Countertop for Your New Home If you're considering green options for your new home or kitchen remodel, your kitchen countertops may be one of your focus areas! There are many different kitchen countertop ideas that can count towards "green points" during the green home certification process. Here's a brief overview, along with a very general pricing structure: Torzo Torzo is a composite wheat straw material with no added formaldehyde. Torzo is rapidly renewable, 70% pre-consumer recycled content. The cost of Torzo countertops is roughly 20-30% higher than granite.
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green builders: What is a HERS Rating? How Energy Efficient Is Your New Home?
- 11/12/09 10:28 PM
Home Builders NC What is a HERS Rating? HERS = Home Energy Rating Score Any home can be "rated" by a certified third party Home Energy Rater. Whether you're buying new or buying an older home in a great location, a HERS score will help you understand how much energy your new home requires. The home energy rater will provide an analysis of the home, including review of floor plans, onsite inspections, and tests such as a blower door test (to test the leakiness of the house) and a duct test (to test the leakiness of the ducts). A complex software program … (0 comments)
green builders: Finding Green Floor Plans - AVID Design Reduces Waste
- 06/21/09 11:38 PM
Green Homes Raleigh NC AVID Offers Green Design Gorgeous Floor Plans Keep it Green AVID - A Vision in Design is a local Raleigh area architectural firm offering many different unique floor plans, including Bungalow, Ranch, Traditional, Craftsman, and Colonial designs, along with an extensive collection of European designs. Here's how they help keep every home green: Green Building Techniques - Reduce Waste The Specialty Plan Package helps builders reduce waste during the building process, with a specially designed system. - Sill Plate and Girder Layout Includes a detailed material take off, but even more important, includes every cut required and even allows exact … (0 comments)
green builders: Will Not Going ENERGY STAR Mean You Can't Sell Your Home Later?
- 05/25/09 07:07 AM
Energy Star Homes Raleigh NC ENERGY STAR Homes Continue to Increase in Raleigh Buying a Home Without ENERGY STAR May Make Future Resale Tougher ENERGY STAR continues to quietly transform the way new homes are built. Percentage of ENERGY STAR Homes Increasing The number of homes built to exacting ENERGY STAR standards in the Raleigh area INCREASED in 2008 (versus 2007), by 66%! Even more significantly - overall construction decreased in 2008. The number of permits issued in Wake County Jan-July 2008 was down 24%. And yet the number of fully certified ENERGY STAR homes came close to doubling! Here's the trend in ENERGY STAR homes over … (6 comments)
green builders: Green is Getting Less Expensive in NC - Find Out Why
- 04/16/09 02:00 AM
Green Homes Raleigh NC NC Utility Companies Adding New "Green" Incentives Combine with State and Fed Tax Rebates Going green is getting less expensive for Triangle homeowners! PSNC Energy "Green" Home Programs PSNC Energy is offering rebates on installation of energy efficient gas and water heaters. Not only that, but Energy Star homeowners can save .05/therm, or about 5%, on their monthly energy bills. Progress Energy "Green" Incentives Progress Energy is working on more incentive programs - here's what they already offer: Home Energy Check - a comprehensive residential energy analysis that can show homeowners where they might best save. Lower … (2 comments)
green builders: Top 9 New Home Features in '09 - What To Look For! Raleigh NC Home Builders Top Tips
- 01/12/09 09:23 PM
Custom Home Builders Raleigh NC Top 9 New Home Features in '09 Recommended Renovation Projects Important in New Homes Too Buying a home with long-lasting value is always important. A recent article focused on the top recommended home improvement and renovation projects for 2009. When buying a home, you'll want to consider each of these factors. They may be features you'll need to consider renovating yourself. Or if you're leaning towards a new home, you'll want to know how many of these Top Features are included! 1. Siding and Windows The quality of the siding and windows in your home are both … (6 comments)
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Residents of Raleigh and some surrounding areas can qualify for a $100 rebate on each new WaterSense High Efficiency Toilet they purchase and install - and save lots of water (and money) each year.
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