Spille Builders has “Gone Green”

 This home was built using environmentally friendly and energy

 saving techniques, resulting in both a GREEN and highly Energy Efficient home.

Below are some of the ENERGY STAR and Green Build Kentucky items in this home.

 ENERGY STAR Thermal Bypass items:

Duel fuel HVAC system, gas furnace/electric heat pump.
Overall alignment of insulation throughout home
Garage band joist air barrier
Attic eave baffles
Slab edge insulation
Sealed walls behind shower and fireplace
Sealed attic knee walls                                                                                           
Insulated attic slopes and walls
Staircase walls
Blown-in wall insulation (low to no air infiltration)
Fully sealed opening (blocking and/or caulk/foam)
Sealed ducts and pipes, where they penetrate to unconditioned space
All attic penetrations sealed
Attic access panel in unheated garage space
Air-tight recessed lighting fixture housings

Green Build Kentucky items:

Avoid environmentally sensitive areas
Established a knowledgeable team
Advanced framing techniques
Building materials that required no additional finish
Roof framing package
Covered front door entry
Perimeter drain for all basement footings
Gutter and downspout systems to divert water five feet out
Diverted surface water from all sides of home
Provided a water-resistant barrier
Employed proper flashing details
Facilitated the sorting and reuse of scrap building materials
2 recycled-content building materials were used
2 materials manufactured from renewable resources were used
Locally available indigenous materials used in the home
Sealed ducts, plenums and equipment
Air return ducts in every room
Low and/or no VOC indoor paints used
Energy star appliances
Water-efficient faucets                    
Direct vent equipment
Induced/mechanical draft combustion equipment
Direct-vent sealed-combustion fireplace
Tightly-sealed door between the garage and living area
Masked HVAC outlets during construction
Passive radon mitigation system in place
Moisture-resistant backer boards
Vapor retarder directly under the basement slap (6mil)
Protected unused moisture-sensitive materials from water damage
No plumbing supply lines in exterior walls
Provide a manual to owners  

Spille Builders & Developers, Inc…..

Your Green Build KY builder and Energy Star partner!

learn more at www.spillebuilders.com