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Buyers! -
ENERGY
STAR
If builders are not listed
on the
EnergyStar.gov
website as energy star
partners they are not
following the energy
efficient protocols. If the
builders homes do not have
the energy star seal on
their new homes electrical
panel they have not been
rated as energy efficient
homes. This claim can only
be made by builders
following the Energy Star
protocols and earning the
Energy Star Blue Seal.
Capital Home Builders still
remains the True first
Energy Star builder that has
earned the Energy Star Blue
Seal in the South Georgia
Area." So buyers
beware, look for the Energy
Star Blue Seal and logon to
EnergyStar.gov
to make sure your builders
is a partner.
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Fiber Glass Insulation VS
Cellulose (Cellulose
still used by 99% of Thomasville, South Georgia and
other Builders)
FIBER GLASS INSULATION
vs.
CELLULOSE INSULATION: Facts you should know
before you insulate CLAIM: An assertion of
something as a fact; a positive statement or
declaration. Thomas Jefferson used an
early form of cellulose insulation in
Monticello. Modern cellulose insulation dates
from the 1920s, and it came into general use
during the post World War II building boom.
Cellulose insulation was used extensively in
electrically-heated homes during the 1950s. It
was the only thing at that time that was
affordable and still being used today by
99% of Thomasville, South Georgia and other
builders for its low cost.
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AFTER A FEW YEARS
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The
Spray Foam Insulation System
Spray Foam air barrier system is becoming
the industry standard for providing maximum
building envelope performance. Foam pour and
spray formulations represent a breakthrough
in the science of moisture and thermal
management.
Spray Foam
is the leading insulation that minimizes air
leakage for increased energy efficiency,
creates a healthier indoor environment,
reduces airborne sounds and offers greater
design freedom. Foam maintains its
performance with no loss of
R-value
over time. It does not shrink, sag or
settle. Foam adheres to most construction
materials and is the perfect insulation for
walls, attics, ceilings and floors.
Spray Formula
Applied as a liquid, expands to 100 times
its volume in seconds to fill every crack
and crevice while remaining flexible so that
the integrity of the building envelope seal
remains intact over time. Foam spray formula
has an
R-value
of 3.6 per inch. It acts as a complete
insulation and air barrier to minimize air
leakage and seal the building envelope for
optimal airtightness.
Pour Fill Formula
Foam pour fill variation is an
insulation and air barrier that injects
the latest building technology into an
older building to maximize energy
efficiency while still preserving its
original architectural details. Foam
fills the wall cavity completely,
starting at the bottom and slowly
expanding upwards to 60 times its
initial volume. Since Foam expands in
the direction of least resistance, it
will not expand outward and damage the
wall. The pour fill formula has an
R-value
of 4 per inch.
Learn more
about The Foam Insulation System
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Save More, Use Less with h
ENERGY STAR®
from CHB HOMES
America’s desire for
environmentally friendly
buildings is growing, and
superior energy efficiency —
identified by the ENERGY STAR —
is a critical element of green
building. Buildings that earn
the ENERGY STAR are the top
performers for energy efficiency
nationwide and use about 35
percent less energy than average
buildings. More than 3,200
buildings in all 50 states
representing almost 575 million
square feet have earned the
prestigious ENERGY STAR.
With the free tools and
guidelines offered by ENERGY
STAR, more and more buildings
are earning the ENERGY STAR
every day! |
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Home Performance with with
ENERGY STAR®
A drafty home, rooms that
are too hot or too cold, and
high energy bills are all
common issues for
homeowners. Installing a new
heating or air conditioning
system, buying replacement
windows, or adding more
insulation may fix part of
the problem. But the way to
better results is through
integrated "whole-house"
approach that looks at your
house as a system.
Home Performance with ENERGY
STAR, a national program
from the U.S. EPA and U.S.
DOE, offers a comprehensive,
whole-house approach to
improving energy efficiency
and comfort at home, while
helping to protect the
environment.
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As much as
half of the energy used in your
home goes to heating and
cooling. So making smart
decisions about your home's
heating, ventilating, and air
conditioning (HVAC) system can
have a big effect on your
utility bills — and your
comfort. Take these steps to
increase the efficiency of your
heating and cooling system. For
more information, see our
Guide to
Energy Efficient Heating &
Cooling
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Choose an ENERGY STAR®
CHB
Homes is working with the ENERGY STAR New Homes
program to build ENERGY STAR qualified homes in
Thomasville, Valdosta and the South Georgia area. Every
ENERGY STAR home is built for energy savings and
comfort—which means lower energy costs
year-round and fewer emissions that contribute
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ENERGY STAR qualified homes meet strict
guidelines for energy efficiency set by the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency.
ENERGY STAR qualified new homes use
new trend
and true technologies and
construction practices.
ENERGY STAR qualified homes offer
homebuyers all the features they want in a
new home, plus energy-efficient improvements
that deliver better performance, greater
comfort, and lower utility bills.
ENERGY STAR is a nationally recognized, voluntary
labeling program designed to identify and promote
energy-efficient products, new homes and buildings to
consumers and business owners across the United States.
Initiated by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
in 1992, ENERGY STAR is now a joint effort of EPA and
the US Department of Energy. EPA is responsible for
administering the ENERGY STAR label for homes.
An ENERGY STAR qualified home is significantly more
energy efficient in its heating, cooling, and water
heating than a comparable standard code home. This
increased level of energy efficiency can be met using
standard technologies and manufacturing practices by
successfully integrating three key home components:
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An energy-efficient
building envelope (e.g., effective insulation,
tight construction, and high-performance
windows)
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Energy-efficient air distribution (e.g.,
airtight, well-insulated ducts).
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Energy-efficient equipment (e.g., space
heating, space cooling, and hot water heating).
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