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Check it out — you decide…WHAT ? WHY ?
David WeekleyEnergySaverTM
Home
10-year Old Home Competition
2x6 Exterior WallsOur Advanced Framing techniques use 2x6 walls,
which allow for almost 50% more insulation in the walls, for a quieter, more energy-efficient home.
YES! NO
SEER RatingHVAC System
The higher the number, the more efficient your home’s air conditioning system will operate. 16 SEER 10 SEER
Environments For Living® Energy Usage Guarantee
Each home that closes will be given a certificate that indicates the average yearly maximum energy usage for heating and air
conditioning (only) to be guaranteed by Environments For Living. This will vary based on the size, number of windows, etc. per home.
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Low-E3 Vinyl Windows
Windows are a huge energy drain. Our Low-E3 windows with vinyl frames reflect up to 79% of the heat coming from the sun,
keeping your home cooler and your utility bills lower.YES! NO
Radiant BarrierDecking
Hot attics = Less efficient HVAC system.Radiant barrier roof decking under shingled roofs reflects the
sun’s solar radiation keeping your attic cooler, which allows your air conditioning systems to operate more efficiently.
YES! NO
R-Value CeilingInsulation
Higher number = Less outside heat comes into your home.Less outside heat means less use of your
air conditioning — saving you money.38 26
R-Value Wall System Higher number = Less outside heat comes into your home.
Again, you can save energy by keeping outside heat where it belongs — outside!
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Air Conditioning Filters
Higher = Better filtration.A higher number indicates a more efficient
filtering of the air in your home.11 3
Mold Resistant Shower
and Tub Walls
HardieBacker® Cement Board and anti-fracture coatings(No drywall or greenboard allowed in wet areas.)
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Fresh Air SystemBetter air quality.
Air can become stale. In tighter environments with reduced drafts, a fresh air system helps you live better in your home.
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Hard-cast Sealed Ductwork
To avoid unnecessary cooling of your attic, we’ve cut ductwork leakage from 20% to less than 3%. 3% 20%
Quality Control/Inspections
Thorough and unbiased third-party inspections are performed on all homes to verify requirements have been met. YES! NO
Green is Goodin Austin
“David Weekley EnergySaver™ Homes” is a trademark of Weekley Homes, LLC, which describes certain features and criteria designed to reduce energy consumption and the resulting environmental impact. It does not infer sponsorship, approval, or affiliation with any other program or green building certification other than those specifically stated in the product features, warranty or contract. Environments For Living® is a registered service mark of TopBuild Home Services. All-electric homes may not currently qualify for Environments For Living certification or the heating and cooling usage guarantee. U.S. Department of Energy, ENERGY STAR® and ENERGY STAR are registered U.S. marks owned by the U.S. government. See a David Weekley Homes Sales Consultant for details. Prices, plans, dimensions, features, specifications, materials, and availability of homes or communities are subject to change without notice or obligation. Illustrations are artist’s depictions only and may differ from completed improvements. Copyright © 2017 David Weekley Homes – All Rights Reserved. Austin, TX (AUSO86484)