Decide Your Footprint

Why invest in a Cobble Creek “Green Home?

Your new home will feature some of the most innovative technology to decrease the “footprint” you and your home make on the environment. All homes are built with a standard package that earns the National Association Of Homebuilders (NAHB) bronze level of green home building and also scores a 60 on the E-Scale thus meeting and exceeding the builders challenge goal set by the DOE.

Geothermal Systems

A geothermal heat pump (GHP) system is a central heating and/or air conditioning system that actively pumps heat to or from the shallow ground. It uses the earth as either a source of heat in the winter, or as a coolant in the summer. This design takes advantage of moderate temperatures in the shallow ground to boost efficiency and reduce operational costs. It may be combined with solar heating to form a “geosolar” system with even greater efficiency. Click to Learn More

Home Solar

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There are many types of systems available for home use, first you need to decide the right one for your new home. Think about whether you’re going to use photovoltaic panels for your solar home power. These are the ones you probably see most often. They’re usually placed atop the home using specially designed mounting racks, and they gather the sun’s power using silicon cells.

Home solar thermal power systems are an alternative to the typical photovoltaic solar home power. Thermal systems are cheaper and they take up less space. The downside is that they function primarily for hot water. This is important, however, as water heating is usually one of the most significant sources of home energy costs.

Mechanical Systems

All Systems Are Engineered To Optimize The Home Size
Geothermal Heating And Cooling
Tankless Water Heater

Tankless water heaters heat water on demand as needed which reduces the need for static energy used to heat “standby” water.

Sealed Ductwork
Energy Star 92% Efficient Systems
Air Handling Unit Placed In Air Conditioned Space
Programmable Thermostat

Controlling the temperatures in your home is a simple way to save energy by having mechanical systems operating only when needed.

CFL Use

All homes use CFL’s throughout all fixtures. Use of CFL’s in your home is just one small step to saving energy expense and impact. An ENERGY STAR qualified compact fluorescent light bulb (CFL) will save about $30 over its lifetime and pay for itself in about 6 months. It uses 75 percent less energy and lasts about 10 times longer than an incandescent bulb.

Insulation

R-50 Ceiling Insulation

The minimum insulation required by Montrose building code is R-30.

R-30 Wall Insulation

The minimum insulation required by Montrose building code is R-19. More insulation limits thermal conductivity into and out of
your home and keeps your home quiet from room to room.

Windows

Low-E Double Pane Insulated Vinyl

New window technology keeps more of the warmth inside during the winter months and more of the heat outside during summer months. UV coatings insure that your flooring and furniture are not damaged from the sunlight.

Envelope

Sealed House Wrap
Sealed Exterior Openings

Expanding foam is used to fill all openings to create a continuous sealed barrier between the interior and exterior. This improves interior air quality by reducing drafts.

Radiant Heat Barrier On The Roof

Interior

Low VOC Paint

New environmental regulations, and consumer demand, have led to the development of low-VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) and zero-VOC paints and finishes. These new paints are durable, cost effective and less harmful to human and environmental health.