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Mountain View Home Builders

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Green Building

So What Exactly Is Green Building?

Its a good question. And it deserves an honest answer. A green home uses less energy, water and natural resources; creates less waste and is healthier and more comfortable for the occupants. 


Benefits of a green home include lower energy and water bills; reduced greenhouse gas emissions; and less exposure to mold, mildew and other indoor toxins. The net cost of owning a green home is comparable to that of owning a conventional home. Many companies today claim to be "Green Builders". We thought it necessary to define "Green Builder" if we were going to become one. There are any number of "Green Building" practices available to home builders. These range from simple, inexpensive practices that result in an energy efficient home to more expensive approaches such as solar or geo-thermal heating and exotic "green" materials that do not emit harmful gases into the environment. The list is long and getting longer. A "green builder" should have as a goal to build a home that has the least impact possible on the environment and requires the least amount of energy to sustain. 


Our Homes Are Built Differently From Other Homes


Energy savings of up to 50% can be realized just by incorporating some of the following techniques. Check out the information below.

Build Your green Home with confidence

Independent inspection and verification

Everything we do is inspected and verified by independent inspectors and verifiers. Energy Star and EarthCraft House provide their own highly trained Field Verifiers to insure that your home is built to their high standards of building green. And we build to the Georgia Energy Code where local building inspectors verify that we build to the standards of the code.


We believe in building homes that are sustainable and energy-efficient. We offer a range of green building options and can help you reduce your environmental footprint while saving money on energy bills.


The following categories are what we concentrate on as a Green Home Builder. Scroll down and read about the unique practices and methods that we use in the building of a Green Home.

Green Building PRACTICES

Air Sealing and Insulation

Air Sealing and Insulation

Air Sealing and Insulation

Sealing and insulating the "envelope" or "shell" of your home -- its outer walls, ceiling, windows, doors, and floors -- is often the most cost effective way to improve energy efficiency  and comfort. ENERGY STAR estimates savings of up to 20% on heating and  cooling costs (or up to 10% of the total annual energy bill) by sealing  and insulating properly.


As the home is under construction, we are incorporating strict practices  in sealing the outer envelope of your home. All homes are wrapped with  house wrap and all seams and connections to windows and doors are taped  according to Georgia Energy Code and Energy Star requirements. We also  use a seal under the walls of the home where it sits on the foundation.  This prevents air losses and leaks which can zap a home of heating and  cooling causing high energy bills. We pay particular attention to  weather stripping around all windows and doors. 
 

One  of the best investments a homeowner can make in their new home is to  provide adequate insulation. We adhere to Georgia Energy Code and  Federal Energy Star requirements for all insulation in your home. This  includes higher R-value insulation in the walls, floors and ceilings of  your home. Read more about Air Seal and Insulation at:


Air Seal/Insulation

Air Conditioning

Air Sealing and Insulation

Air Sealing and Insulation

As  much as half of the energy used in your home goes to heating and  cooling. So making smart decisions about your home's heating,  ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) system can have a big effect on  your utility bills, and your comfort.

 

We also comply with Georgia Energy Code and federal Energy Star requirements for  the heating and cooling systems in our homes. A 13 SEER rating is the  minimum efficiency rating we use with heat pumps. In addition, all duct  work is insulated and sealed to the system for minimal heating and  cooling loss. We also seal all vents and air returns to the floors,  walls and ceilings to prevent additional losses. As of 2009, the minimum  SEER rating for North Georgia will go to 14. We also offer dual fuel  systems which are hybrid electric/gas systems which can provide you with  even more options in controlling your energy costs. 


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Energy Efficient HVAC

Programmable Thermostat

Air Sealing and Insulation

Programmable Thermostat

The  average household spends more than $2,000 a year on energy bills —  nearly half of which goes to heating and cooling. Homeowners can save  about $180 or more per year by properly setting their programmable thermostats and  maintaining those settings. Programmable thermostats on all heating and  cooling systems allow you to minimize energy consumption while still  maintaining a comfortable home. In addition, programmable thermostats are now available with WIFI controlled features. You can control your heating and air from your mobile device anywhere you are. They also have features allowing the import of fresh air into your home, conditioning it (heating, cooling, dehumidifying) before it gets into your home.


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Energy Efficient Thermostats

Windows and Doors

Windows and Doors

Programmable Thermostat

Windows and doors can be one of your home's most attractive features. They  provide views, day lighting, ventilation, and solar heating in the  winter. Unfortunately, they can also account for 10% to 25% of your heating bill. We work with the homeowner to select windows and doors that meet their design and aesthetic requirements, but more  importantly, energy efficiency requirements. All of our windows and  doors comply with Georgia Energy Code and Federal Energy Star  specifications. All glass is at least double pane, argon gas filled, low-E to provide you with the minimum heating and cooling losses  resulting in lower energy bills. 

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Residential Windows, Doors, & Skylights 


Lighting

Windows and Doors

Appliances

ENERGY STAR qualified lighting products provide bright, warm light but uses about 75%  less energy than standard lighting, produce 75% less heat, and  lasts up to 10 times longer. You can save about $30 or more in  electricity costs over each bulb's lifetime. Ceiling fan/light  combination units that have earned the ENERGY STAR are about 50% more  efficient than conventional fan/light units. This can save you more  than $15 per year on utility bills. ENERGY STAR lighting is an option in  all of our homes. energy efficient lighting is also available in WIFI controlled products. These can be programmed and controlled by WIFI even when you are not at home. 

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Energy Star Lighting
 

Appliances

Windows and Doors

Appliances

When  buying an appliance, remember that it has two price tags: what you pay  to take it home and what you pay for the energy and water it uses.  ENERGY STAR qualified appliances incorporate advanced technologies that  use 10–50% less energy and water than standard models. The money you  save on your utility bills can more than make up for the cost of a more  expensive but more efficient ENERGY STAR model. We use ENERGY STAR  appliances in our homes. 


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Energy Star Appliances

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