Peace of Mind. With the best building practices followed by rigorous inspections and testing, you can be confident that things were done right
Comfort. With an energy efficient heating and cooling system you will enjoy consistent temperatures across every room of your home.
Lasting Quality. The combination of energy efficient features, materials and equipment delivers a better performance and superior
Value. Better energy efficiency and performance means lower utility bills and maintenance. ENERGY STAR certified homes are at least 10% more efficient than homes built to code.
What's Included
At Grand Homes every home we build is designed, engineered, constructed, inspected, tested, rated and certified ENERGY STAR. Our standard Energy Efficient Features deliver a better protection against cold/heat drafts, moisture, pollution, and noise. Compared to existing homes, Grand Homes use less energy for heating, cooling, and water... which means significant savings on your utility bills!
ATTIC INSULATION
14" of fiberglass attic insulation vs 10"
equaling 40% more insulation
Will not settle or compress over time
Gives you an R Value of 38 vs. R Value of 30,
keeping your home 5 - 8 degrees cooler
The greater the R Value, the more resistant
it is to heat flow
THERMO SHEATHING
Five times more resistant to water penetration
than the code standard
All seams taped allowing no air infiltration
WALL CONSTRUCTION
2 x 6 exterior walls
R-13 wall insulation
60% more R Value than Pre-Owned Homes
HVAC SYSTEM
16 SEER HVAC System
SEER refers to Seasonal Energy Efficiency Rating.
The higher the SEER, the more efficient the AC system
ENGINEERED I-JOIST FLOOR SYSTEM
More reliable wood product that adds
greater strength and stability
Little or no shrinkage helps
eliminate squeaky floors
More efficient use of valuable
natural resources
All the floors are screwed & glued
for a tight and stable finish
GASKET SEAL
Additional air and moisture infiltration barrier between
foundation and frame
RADIANT BARRIER DECKING
Reflects 97% of the sun's radiant heat
Keeping your attic 30 degrees cooler
Provides 17% energy savings over
standard roof decking
ROOF
240lbs Premium Architectural Shingles with 30-year warranty
Twice the thickness of a standard 3-tab shingle
Weather lock self sealing ice and water barrier
Three dimensional look for greater curb appeal
70 mph wind resistance
FIBER CEMENT BOARD
Fire/Water/Termite resistant
Low maintenance cementitious product with a natural wood look, requiring less painting
Durable & long lasting with a 50-year warranty
WINDOW SEALANT
We apply silicone caulk & use screws instead of nails to ensure a tight installation
Then we seal with a fortiflash membrane which provides the
best insurance against water intrusion and air infiltration to
improve indoor air quality
VINYL LOW-E WINDOWS
Vinyl window frame vs. aluminum
frame that won't conduct heat
Low E, double pane, multi silver
layered glass
Three times more resistant
to condensation
Blocks 95% of the sun's harmful
UV rays without affecting your view
ROOF
240lbs Premium Architectural Shingles with 30-year warranty
Twice the thickness of a standard 3-tab shingle
Weather lock self sealing ice and water barrier
Three dimensional look for greater curb appeal
70 mph wind resistance
WALL CONSTRUCTION
2 x 6 exterior walls
R-13 wall insulation
60% more R Value than Pre-Owned Homes
VINYL LOW-E WINDOWS
Vinyl window frame vs. aluminum
frame that won't conduct heat
Low E, double pane, multi silver
layered glass
Three times more resistant
to condensation
Blocks 95% of the sun's harmful
UV rays without affecting your view
WINDOW SEALANT
We apply silicone caulk & use screws instead of nails to ensure a tight installation
Then we seal with a fortiflash membrane which provides the
best insurance against water intrusion and air infiltration to
improve indoor air quality
GASKET SEAL
Additional air and moisture infiltration barrier between
foundation and frame
RADIANT BARRIER DECKING
Reflects 97% of the sun's radiant heat
Keeping your attic 30 degrees cooler
Provides 17% energy savings over
standard roof decking
ATTIC INSULATION
14" of fiberglass attic insulation vs 10"
equaling 40% more insulation
Will not settle or compress over time
Gives you an R Value of 38 vs. R Value of 30,
keeping your home 5 - 8 degrees cooler
The greater the R Value, the more resistant
it is to heat flow
ENGINEERED I-JOIST FLOOR SYSTEM
More reliable wood product that adds
greater strength and stability
Little or no shrinkage helps
eliminate squeaky floors
More efficient use of valuable
natural resources
All the floors are screwed & glued
for a tight and stable finish
THERMO SHEATHING
Five times more resistant to water penetration
than the code standard
All seams taped allowing no air infiltration
FIBER CEMENT BOARD
Fire/Water/Termite resistant
Low maintenance cementitious product with a natural wood look, requiring less painting
Durable & long lasting with a 50-year warranty
HVAC SYSTEM
16 SEER HVAC System
SEER refers to Seasonal Energy Efficiency Rating.
The higher the SEER, the more efficient the AC system