New Day Builders - Green Builders in Chapel Hill, Chatham County, Raleigh and other parts of the Triangle.
If you think about it, there's a lot going on inside and outside of a home. So when someone says a home is green, it can mean a number of things.
Here are just some of the things New Day can do to make your home green.
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Energy efficiency
Energy efficient design, increased R-values, air seals and barriers, heating unit efficiency, lighting and appliances, renewable energy sources |
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Lot design and development
Minimal land disturbance, erosion controls, placement of the house for best solar advantages, storm water management |
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Environmentally friendly materials and techniques
Roof and floor trusses, indigenous materials, recycled materials, advanced framing techniques |
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Indoor air quality
Garage air barrier, low-VOC paints, moisture management |
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Water efficiency
Efficient hot water heaters, location of water heaters, low-flow toilets and shower heads, low-volume irrigation systems |
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