What is a Super Home?

SUPER HOME:
a superior house, at a lower cost

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make a house a Super Home
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Super Efficient features...

Home is guaranteed to be within the top 1% of energy efficient homes in the nation

Continuous hot water heating system that saves up to 60% in energy costs

Highly efficient gas furnace converting 97 cents of every dollar spent as useful heat

Energy Star appliances that use 20-30% less energy

Compact fluorescent lighting that uses 70% to 80% less electricity

8 times less (<3%) duct leakage than average house (average house is 25%)

High energy efficient windows that block 93% of solar heat (low-e only blocks 45%)

Most efficient rating available (16/18 SEER) for air conditioning unit

Dense pack blown insulation eliminates energy wasting voids and air gaps

Approval of the Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy

Unbelievably Affordable features...

Offered at a lower cost per square foot of homes showing lesser features

Many upgraded features are standard, including:

granite kitchen countertops

ceiling fans in major living areas

pendant lighting in kitchen

recessed lighting

hardwood flooring in foyer

wider door casing and baseboard trim

Perfectly Healthy features...

Low VOC (volatile organic compound) paints that do not emit significant pollutants and are virtually odor free

Particles from central vacuum bag are sent outside and away from your house

Filters (MERV 13) that catch up to 97% of dust and dirt particles (typical house catches 60-80%)

Whole house dehumidifier regulates humidity eliminating mold growth and dust mites

Fresh air system continually pulls in fresh air and is spread evenly throughout the home

Carbon monoxide detector alerts you of dangerous levels of the odorless, colorless and toxic gas

Green fiber carpeting manufacturered without materials that generate airborne poisons

Easier to Maintain features...

Carpets made from food-grade plastic bottles; stronger means less wear and tear

Air filters located in the interior walls (not the attic or basement) that only need to be changed every 6 months

Fiberglass front doors eliminates rusting that occurs with metal doors

Granite standard in kitchen; less damage to countertops

Paint used on all trim is highly durable and scrub-able

Longer lasting lighting (6-10 times than standard incandescent lighting)

Hot water heater with a average life 3 times (24 years) the average hot water heater

Ridiculously Cheap to Own features...

Electric bills that are on average 75% cheaper than your current bill

Warranties that are at least double what the average builder offers