
INSIGHT HOMES:
A superior house, at a lower cost
Super Efficient
- 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
- LED lighting that uses 70% to 80% less electricity than CFL lighting
- 8 times less (<3%) duct leakage than the 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 (up to 20 SEER) for air conditioning unit
- Dense pack blown insulation eliminates energy-wasting voids and air gaps
Unbelievably Affordable
- 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
- 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%)
- 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 manufactured without materials that generate airborne poisons
Easier to Maintain
- 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 eliminate 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)
- Water heater with an average life 3 times (24 years) the average water heater
Ridiculously Cheap to Own
- Electric bills that are on average 30% less than a comparable ENERGY STAR® home
- Warranties that surpass what the average builder offers