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HIGH PERFORMANCE GREEN HOMES

Energy performance is the primary focus for high performance green homes. Performance building is a systematic design and build process with a focus on reducing energy loss, tightening the building envelope, reducing air leakage in the building and within the duct system. Also, right sizing the heating and cooling (HVAC) system, providing comfort, durability and affordability. In fact, it takes special care to ensure the home performs as good as it looks. The keys to high performance and energy efficiency are insulation, air sealing, rightsizing the HVAC system, and moisture control. This begins with the insulation you choose. Traditional fiberglass batt insulation leaves gaps and voids and is costing you money each month on your utility bills. If you want energy efficiency, you need a full cavity fill system. Guess homes provides an EnviroSmart cellulose (85% recycled material) blown in cavity filled-wall insulation in the exterior walls and a Lapolla spray foam insulated roof. This system is specially designed for each home. It provides you with a semi-conditioned attic and lengthens the life cycle of your HVAC system. Also, this will save you approximately 40% on your heating and cooling costs versus a standard new home.

The HERS index was established by RESNET to compare energy usage between multiple homes. A higher score indicates more energy usage. A 10 year old home will typically score 130.A standard new home will typically score 100.A High Performance Green Home will score in the lower 70s. Guess Homes takes this a step further including energy star appliances, water saving plumbing fixtures and drought resistant landscaping. The net result to you is a 40% savings on your utility bills.

Each home (with the energy package) is inspected by a third party. Duct blaster and blower door performance tests are performed on each home to verify the high performance specifications for each home. Guess Homes will guarantee the heating and cooling costs and comfort of your home for 2 years. Click on a star above for more Green features.