AuraLast Wood – building GREEN

JELD-WEN Ups the Ante on Wood Window and Door Performance ... Again CHARLOTTE, N.C. ̶ When it comes to wood, JELD-WEN is not only changing the game, it’s completely rewriting the rules. The company is tightening its stronghold on pushing the limits of wood window and patio door performance by introducing a new industry-leading lifetime limited warranty on all of its products made with solid pine AuraLast® Wood. JELD-WEN has also formed a partnership with OSI, which offers a premier installation system that helps ensure proper window and door installation to prevent energy loss and water penetration. “We’ve taken a three-prong approach - the best warranty, installation method and technology - to deliver the most reliable wood window and door products on the market,” said Elizabeth Souders, director of product management for JELD-WEN. An industry-transforming approach: The beauty of JELD-WEN AuraLast® Wood JELD-WEN introduced AuraLast Wood nearly 12 years ago and revolutionized the market with its proprietary vacuum-pressured treatment process that helps protect solid pine wood all the way through to the core. With the unique ability to protect against rot, termites and water saturation, wood could finally be considered a resilient, long-lasting choice alongside other highly durable, weather-resistant window and door materials. Yet AuraLast Wood also offers the beauty and design flexibility that homeowners, builders and architects appreciate about real wood. (more…)

Are green home buyers happy home buyers?

A new survey shows that they are. 

It’s National Designation Month, when the National Association of Home Builders shine the spotlight on those industry professionals who go the extra mile by seeking the education and training they need to attain professional designations that signify their specialized knowledge.

It’s especially important with green ─ high-performance ─ building. More and more consumers are looking for homes designed to save energy and water and that incorporate locally sourced materials. Choosing a builder or remodeler who holds the NAHB Certified Green Professional (CGP) or Master Certified Green Professional designations is one way to find someone with the latest knowledge of these high-performance practices.

These industry professionals have studied the interplay between energy efficiency and indoor air quality, understand the principles of environmentally sensitive lot design and are trained to help their buyers make decisions to result in a home that is green as they want it to be.

Many of these professionals also turn to certification programs such as the ENERGY STAR and whole-house certification programs such as those based on the ICC National Green Building Standard (NGBS), a nationally accredited rating system that forms the foundation of their training.

The result: Measurable customer satisfaction.

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The Levine’s Custom Petite Alexandra

“The process of design/build and creating something that is so energy efficient is a miracle to me. Sean has a way of putting things together so that we get the product that we want and then he puts together the quality product that he knows he can build.” Dr Steve Levine.  “We found Sean to be a man of his word, honorable and he takes such pride in his work.” Cheryl Levine

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Energy Efficiency Testimonial

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“The energy efficiency of the house has made it very comfortable through some very extreme weather and our energy bills have been remarkably low. I cannot believe how well we did on energy costs every month. The energy star rating of the home has really paid off. Truly, I haven’t had energy costs this low in 20 years.” Gary Holstein 

Every home we build is Energy Star Certified.  Why?

With ENERGY STAR, you know you are making the right decision—for your wallet, for your family, and for the environment—bringing these important benefits:

Lower Utility Bills

By using less energy for heating, cooling, and water heating, ENERGY STAR certified homes deliver approximately 20% savings on annual utility bills. Over the 7 to 8 years that a typical family lives in a home, you can save thousands of dollars in maintenance cost.

Enhanced Performance

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