At Terramark Homes we adhere to many Green building practices to improve your quality of living, the energy efficiency and cost effectiveness of your home and to do our utmost to minimize waste of the natural resources that are utilized in the building process.

Below is a list of just some of the Green things we do that you be assured of when you purchase a Terramark Home.

 

Site Management and Waste Reduction
Compliance with all local ordinances for tree protection and preservation.

  1. Reuse of form board on slabs and flatwork
  2. Utilization of detailed framing layouts to minimize lumber waste
  3. Ordering of drywall in optimal dimensions to reduce material waste
  4. Detailed estimating of masonry material to reduce material waste

Resource Conservation-Water Efficiency

  1. Use of water efficient toilets
  2. Use of low flow lavatory and kitchen faucets
  3. Use of low flow shower heads
  4. Energy Star rated dishwashers
  5. Separately zoned irrigation systems
  6. Installation of 2 inch deep mulch in landscape beds

Resource Conservation-Energy Efficiency

  1. Use of radiant barrier roof decking
  2. Use of 14 SEER air conditioners
  3. Use of Energy Star rated appliances
  4. Use of Low – E double glazed windows

Indoor Air Quality

  • Install continuous drainage plane on exterior walls behind cladding material
  • Do not use vapor barrier on inside of exterior walls
  • Ensure proper flashing at windows and doors
  • Install vapor barrier under slab