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*Research shows 86% of Americans
would choose one home over another based on energy
efficiency
Demand for energy efficient and healthy
homes on the rise
Wausau Homes and Wausau Homes’ Builders
use “applied building science” in
the design and construction of new High Performance
homes. A High Performance home relies on systems-engineered
design, quality-controlled construction, and performance
testing to ensure that it is healthy, comfortable,
affordable, energy-efficient, durable and environmentally
responsible. As a result, the homes benefit the
homeowner and the environment by meeting some
of the highest building quality and performance
standards in the country.
Energy Star® homes are designed,
built, tested and certified to ensure:
- Energy Efficiency - By ensuring
correct framing, superior insulation installation,
high performance windows, energy efficient heating,
cooling and ventilation systems, sealed ductwork
and improved whole house air-sealing processes.
- Lower Ownership Cost –The
homes use substantially less energy for heating,
cooling, water heating and lighting. Using Energy
Star® qualified products can save the consumer
25% to 30% on energy bills.
- Comfort & Performance –
Energy efficient homes help ensure consistent
temperatures between and across rooms, reduce
drafts by controlling airflow, reduce indoor
pollution, reduce noise and provide a healthier
indoor air quality.
- Long Term Durability –
By controlling moisture that can damage the
structure. Indoor moisture is controlled with
managed ventilation and properly installed vapor
barriers. Outdoor moisture is controlled by
using advanced window and door weatherization
flashing.
- Combustion & Air Safety –
By requiring combustion equipment that vents
gases outdoors and providing carbon monoxide
(CO) detectors on every floor with a bedroom.
Green Built Homes™, also called
“sustainable design”, are built to
provide:
- Environmental Benefits –
Enhance and protect biodiversity and ecosystems,
improve air and water quality, and conserve
and restore natural resources with landscape
conservation and stormwater management. Materials
are re-used and recycled, which reduces landfill
waste.
- Economic Benefits –
Green buildings are designed to reduce operating
costs, are of better quality, are more durable,
have less maintenance and related expenses,
have lower utility bills, are safer for people,
and have a higher resale value. Green buildings
are also easier to finance with high performance
mortgages because they allow the lenders to
use estimated energy savings to help qualify
the buyers.
- Social Benefits – Enhance
occupant comfort and health, by using material
with zero or low emissions to improve and have
healthier air quality. Green building improves
overall quality of life, sense of well being
and of doing good.
Think about these benefits as you consider how
you want your home built. It’s another important
reason why you may feel that the Wausau Homes
approach to home construction is a
better way to build.
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*Source: 2006 Energy Pulse survey by the
Shelton Group, as reported in Nation’s Building
News Online for the week of April 9, 2007,
Please call Wausau Homes at: 715.
359. 7272
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