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When you think of a "green home", what comes to mind? According to third party surveys, what Pittsburgh thinks of the most is monthly savings from lower utility bills. Another popular answer was improved livability in the home due to better air quality, and rounding out the top three answers was environmentally friendly building processes. At Heartland Homes, we have combined all three into an enhanced set of standard features for every home we build called the Heartland Healthy Home.
These features, listed below - combine to lower utility bills, improve indoor air quality, and use earth friendly materials in every Heartland Home!
1. CLEANER INDOOR AIR - Our standard Lennox AIR CLEANER provides whole-home air filtration at the same level as a typical hospital laboratory!
2. THE BEST PROTECTION - An average 2,500 square-foot home has more than a 1/2 mile of cracks and crevices in the wall cavity. With an average 8 mph wind, you could lose up to 30% of the installed R-value. Tyvek is the ONLY house wrap that allows your home to breathe while keeping wind and water out - saving you money and offering peace of mind.
3. A DRY FOUNDATION - Tuff-N-Dri is a waterproofing membrane applied to the outside of the foundation wall that comes with a 15 year Limited Transferable Warranty! With finished lower levels becoming more popular - doesn't it make sense to protect your investment?
4. EFFECIENT APPLIANCES - Whirlpool was the FIRST company to receive the Sustained Excellence Award from Energy Star. It is given to companies that have exhibited outstanding environmental leadership year after year.
5. "BUILT STRONGER" WALL - Heartland's "Built Stronger" wall system provides for an 18 R-value at the cavity and 14.6 effective R-value compared with a conventional wall system's 12.9 effective R-value. This "small" difference can add up to big savings - up to $371 per year!
6. HIGH EFFICIENCY FURNACE - Our 92% efficient furnace offers superior heating of your home at an amazingly lower cost than a typical 80% efficient furnace. It helps the environment and your wallet! Saving up to $1,132 a year!
7. WATER CONSERVATION - Save our fresh water resources, and save money too! A typical family of four can reduce water waste by 22.4%, but all fixtures still perform the same as those that use more water. The best of both worlds! Save up to $175 per year.
8. EFFICIENT HOT WATER - Heartland’s standard single family water heater has a .67 energy factor and 50 gallon capacity. Not only will you have plenty of hot water, but you can save $37 per year compared to a .60 energy factor model.
9. INSULATED PLUMBING - Zurn PEX tubing has a higher R-value than either copper or CPVC and is more resistant to heat loss, so your hot water lines stay hotter longer - saving you money! It also can expand to 300% its original size to prevent leaks caused by freezing.
10. HIGH EFFICIENCY HVAC - Our high efficiency ratings can save you money every year, compared to a standard air conditioner.
11. WOOD WINDOWS - Did you know that Andersen gets over 70% of its wood from sustainable forests & uses wood by-products as the main energy source for their factory? PLUS these amazing windows also can save you up to $460 a year on utility bills!
READY TO LEARN MORE about the Heartland Healthy Home and how it can save your family up to $2,500 every year in your new custom home?
Visit any of our fully decorated model homes to get full details or click here to contact Sara - your online concierge.
All energy savings calculations are estimates based on third-party energy savings calculators. All information is for educational purposes only and is subject to change at any time. It is deemed reliable, but not guaranteed. For a complete list of the third-party energy calculators used, please send an email to: energycalculator@LoveHeartland.com. All specifications subject to change at any time.
