Homes Built Green

Built Green Features Inside A Powell Home

• We Use Non-Toxic/Low-Toxic Outdoor Materials for Landscaping
  Helping to Build Biodiversity and Increasing Soil Nutrient Reserves Without Contaminating Waterways

• We Fully Insulate Corners by Requiring 2-Stud Corners Instead of 3-Stud Corners
  Permitting Space for Additional Insulation

• We Install Thermostats With On-Switch For Furnace Fan To Circulate Air
  Allowing Warm Air to Circulate Throughout the House Without Running the Furnace

• We Clean Furnace and Air Ducts Thoroughly Before Residents Move In
  Providing Better Air Quality

• We Verify Seals At Doors, Windows, Plumbing and Electrical Penetrations Against Moisture and Air Leaks
  Preventing Cold Air From Entering Rooms, Thus Limiting High Relative Humidity which Restricts Condensation and Mold Growth

• We Use Gas Fireplaces
  Reducing Indoor Concentrations of Carbon Monoxide, Nitric Oxide, and Suspended Particles Normally Produced by Wood Burning Fireplaces

Our Partnership with ENERGY STAR®

We are proud to offer new homes that have earned the ENERGY STAR® label. ENERGY STAR qualified new homes are substantially more energy efficient than homes built to the minimum code requirements. Our ENERGY STAR qualified new homes are independently verified by a third-party Home Energy Rater to ensure they meet ENERGY STAR energy efficiency guidelines. These homes are better for the environment and better for you.

Learn more about ENERGY STAR qualified new homes at http://www.energystar.gov/.