What are the Benefits of an Energy Star Home?
 | 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