Making Room for the Environment
Did you know that by building a home today you are building greener than just a decade ago?
Construction materials and practices are changing rapidly to give greater consideration for the environment around us. Here are some standard products that go into every Monticello Homes residence:
- Windows that are clearer, tighter and offer greatly improved insulating capabilities
- Higher efficiency air conditioners, furnaces and water heaters
- Better insulation and insulation standards
- Air infiltration reduction techniques to reduce energy loss
- House wraps that keep the water out and at the same time lets your house breathe
- Formaldehyde free insulation
- Engineered lumber and plywood made from smaller farmed trees
- Recycled drywall board made from post-consumer and post-industry material
- Factory primed or painted cement sidings that carry a 50 year material warranty
- High tech water-based paints that adhere better and last longer
- Environmentally friendly and better quality adhesives
- Exterior decking made from recycled milk cartons and grocery bags
- Window, door and roof flashing techniques that prevent water leaks that lead to mold growth
You can also specify other custom options like:
- Low or no-VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) paints, adhesives and stains.
- Certifiable sustainably harvested hardwood flooring
- Air exchangers that bring in fresh outside air while minimizing energy loss
- Sensitively built kitchen and bath cabinetry that takes into account your family's health
- Electronic air cleaners that reduce allergens
- "Xeriscape" style landscaping designs, utilizing regional plants to reduce water consumption and maintenance
- Plumbing fixtures designed to use less water
- Radiant barriers for minimizing solar heating transfer into the house
- House designs that take into account the sun's natural heating abilities
Want to find out more about what you can do to build a cleaner greener home for your family? Email us or give us a call at 703-425-0001.