Payne & Payne Builders is an active member of the green
building initiative in Northeastern Ohio. The
principals of green building are incorporated in new Payne &
Payne homes built in Geauga, Lake and Cuyahoga counties.
Owners of green homes can reap various benefits, including
utility savings,
improved indoor air quality and less overall maintenance. By building green, homeowners will
also benefit the entire community. The voluntary guidelines can be tailored to the needs of
interested home buyers during the building process. Green building practices examine the
potential to save energy and reduce waste, both during and after construction..
Green Building is more akin to “High Performance Homebuilding”.
It is a broad application of green building techniques applied to the entire project, as opposed to a couple major changes.
The 7 major focuses of Green Building are
Less site impact
More resource efficient (less waste, use more sustainable products, recycle)
More energy efficient
Less water usage
Improved indoor air quality
Operation, maintenance, and homeowner education
Global impact
Green building does not need to be more expensive, there are many, many ways to implement green building practices without adding cost.
How Homes Become Green
ENERGY INNOVATION is a concept that takes energy efficiency to it's highest levels. Homes are built using products that last longer, preventing heat loss and using native, composite , or
recycled materials.
Energy Innovation can be demonstrated in almost every area of a home. Insulating foundations, correctly sized heating, cooling, and
water heating equipment, or geothermal, a
higher R-value insulation, low-e glass windows and
solar window design
are a good path toward HVAC efficiency.
Factory built trusses,
OSB, covered entries,
vinyl siding, and
solar roofing products increase
durability, reducing replacement costs.
Natural or organic flooring, energy star appliances, and advanced plumbing fixtures keep things
efficient on the inside.
Composite materials for decks, xeriscaping (using native
plants, significantly reduces the need for watering,
fertilizers and herbicides), and tree preservation will help the outdoors.
ENERGY STAR
was created to help consumers
easily identify products and homes that save energy and
money, and help protect the environment. As the
government-backed, trusted symbol for energy efficiency, the
ENERGY STAR label
identifies highly efficient products that meet strict
guidelines set by the US Environmental Protection Agency and
the US Department of Energy. In addition, this label insures
healthier and more comfortable air.
Compared with standard NEW homes, ENERGY STAR homes
use up to 30% less energy on heating, cooling, and hot water
heating. Homeowners can
expect to save over $600 on a typical 3200 sq. foot house.
With ENERGY STAR,
money isn't all you're saving - you are also making a difference
in protecting the environment.
Payne
& Payne Builders, Inc. is proud to be an ENERGY STAR ® Partner.
