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Green Within Reach

Green Building Ideas that can be done today!

The design and construction practice that promotes the economic health and well being of a family, community and environment

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Green Within Reach

Goals for Today

1) Help you Sell More Homes

2) Green Building vs. Energy Efficient Homes

3) Recognize Green Products in a Home

4) Green Home Certification Options

5) Your Client’s Benefits

Green Today78% of home buyers are willing to pay more

to have greater energy efficiency in their next home

Most requested upgrades are tankless water heaters, increased insulation, Energy Star rated appliances, air sealing

Source: NAHB

It’s More Than Energy Savings

Lowering Energy Cost, Energy Star

Reduce Indoor Air Pollution

Water Quality, Recycling,

Product Life Cycle

Leg OneEnergy Savings

Energy Savings

Products & Practices to Reduce Energy Use

Energy Star DefinedEPA & Dept of Energy Joint Venture to help save Energy

10-50% savings in home energy use

Appliances (10%+ less energy and water usage)

Requires certification of home and builder

Energy Program not a Green Building Program

Tankless Water Heater

Heats water ONLY when you need it.

Would you leave your oven turned on all day?

25% lower operating cost

7x more hot water per hour!

Energy Savings

Windows & Doors

• LowE (Low-Emittance) Glass• Reduces passive heat loss• U Factor (Lower is better)

Energy Savings

Seal it Up

Seal it tight and ventilate it right

Air loss = Energy Loss

Up to 20% more energy efficiency

Energy Savings

Blower Door TestProve the House Doesn’t Leak

Pressurize the house and test for excess leaks

Poorly sealed home can leak 30% more air

Energy Savings

Fiberglass BattLeast expensive

Must be installed properly

InsulationBlown fiberglass35% Recycled Content

2x cost of fiberglass batt

Fills cavity better less voids to leak

CelluloseMade from Recycled paper

2x cost of fiberglass batt

Fills cavity better

Spray Foam4x cost of batt

Insulator and Air Sealer

Energy Savings

It is the Little ThingsInsulated Window & Door Headers

Energy Savings

Keep Your Cool

• SEER Rating (Season Energy Efficiency Ratio)

• It is not just about SEER, it is system sizing and design

• Good MPG and Underinflated tires = No Good

Energy Savings

Keep Your CoolDuct Blaster Test

Certify it was done right. Leakage within acceptable ranges

Don’t cool your crawlspace

Energy Savings

Leg TwoEnvironmental Impact

Renewable Products Product Life Cycle Water Management

Environmental Impact

Bamboo Flooring

• Renewable – Grows back in 3 years vs 100 years

• Durable• Some have FSC designation

(Forestry Stewardship Council)

Environmental Impact

Rain Barrel

• ½” of rain can produce 350 gallons of water

• Water plants & garden

• Slows run off to creeks

Environmental Impact

Factory Finished Siding

• Last the life of the home • Plant located in SW Virginia

(within 500 miles)

• Factory finished paint• 15 year warranty on paint

Environmental Impact

Not All Lumber is EqualEngineered Lumber:

I-Joist with OSB (Oriented strand board) = Less trees used per home

Spans further (larger rooms!)

Dimensional Lumber:

Requires larger pieces of lumber = More trees per home

Environmental Impact

Leg ThreeAir Quality

VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds)Off Gassing

Improves Air Quality

Kitchen Cabinets

• FSC rated (Forestry Stewardship Council)

• Lower VOC emissions

Improves Air Quality

Gas Fireplace

• Direct Vent Gas Fireplace• Uses Outside for Combustion• Exhausts to outside

Improves Air Quality

The Air We BreatheMERV Filters (Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value)

Higher number = better filtration

MERV 16 Filters = Better Indoor Air Quality

Improves Air Quality

Complete Green Home Solution

More than Energy, It is good for the Earth

Green Building Program

Comprehensive (Energy, Air Quality, Environmental Impact)

Applicable to the southeast

Points System Based: More points means more green

EarthCraft, NAHB Green Building, LEED, Others

Who’s WatchingGreen Washing vs Green Certification

Builder and Home Certification is a must

Your Client’s Benefits

1) Healthier & More Comfortable Home

2) Lower Operating Cost = Save $

3) Lower Impact on Environment (Better World for Our Children)

4) Better Resale

Hands On Tours Weekly

Every Sunday Afternoon

2:00 to 5:00 PM

No appt necessary

The Builder will be on site

1074 Gardenia St, Baxter Village

Steve Risser 704.227.6590

srisser@evanscoghill.com