Certified Green
At Bartlett Construction, we know you care about the environment, and we do too. That is why we have invested the time to earn the Certified Green Professional designation. The Certified Green designation requires training courses approved by the National Association of Home Builders, and additional continuing education every three years. Subjects covered in training include how green homes provide buyers with lower energy costs and higher value, and strategies for incorporating green-building principles into homes without driving up the cost of construction.
The benefits of a green home include lower operating costs, less maintenance, better indoor environmental quality, and a smaller carbon footprint. Green homes incorporate environmental considerations and resource efficiency into every step of the building and development process to minimize environmental impact. The design, construction, and operation of a home focuses on energy and water efficiency, resource efficient building design and materials, indoor environmental quality, and takes the home’s overall impact on the environment into account.
Sealed Crawl Space
Sealed Crawl Spaces reduce moisture, mold, and rot. It protects a home’s comfort and air quality from outside temperatures and air contaminants. Sealed crawl spaces allow an average of 15% costs savings. Eliminates odor, less
Movement & buckling with hardwood floors, increases home value
Spray Foam Insulation
Spray foam insulation is less susceptible to airborne moisture, pollutants and allergens. Icynene spray foam is healthier, quieter, and more energy efficient. Spray foam can reduce energy costs up to 50% versus conventional insulation.
Tankless Water Heater
Tankless water heaters are durable and efficient. They stabilize temperature fluctuations while boosting performance of flow rate. Water heating bills are lower because there is no pilot light. As a result, one can save about half the cost of regular water heaters since there is no re-heating of water.
Radiant Barrier
Radiant barriers are installed (mostly) in the attic of homes. This reduces heat transfer by thermal radiation across air space between the roof deck and the attic floor. It is accepted by the Department of Energy that installing radiant barrier in the attic can reduce heat gain through the ceiling by up to 42%. This reduced heat load can result in savings of up to 17% on cooling utility bills.
Direct Vent Fireplace
Vented fireplaces provide clean air without any possibility of indoor pollution. Double pipe allows for gas to escape while other pipe allows fresh air in. In addition, vented fireplaces provide an excellent source of heat because of its efficiency rating of 80%.
High Seer Dual Fuel HVAC w/ Programmable Thermostat
This particular HVAC system above is a 15 seer dual fuel variable speed air handler. This system offers a 33% savings among your heating and cooling monthly bill. Along with the HVAC system comes a programmable thermostat.
Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures
Low flow plumbing fixtures save substantial amounts of water compared to conventional fixtures. Low flow toilets could save up to 22,000 gallons of water in a year for a family of four. The new technology allows the same pressure with less water.
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