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Benefits of New Construction - NewBuilt.RealEstate™
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Foam or Structural Sheathing
Foam or structural sheathing help enhance energy efficiency, reduce condensation, and create an attractive long‐lasting home exterior. All seams are taped to provide an efficient water and air resistant barrier, allowing for no air infiltration into the home.
Radiant Barrier Roof Decking
Radiant Barrier Roof Decking reflects 97% of the sun's radiant heat, blocking and minimizing heat transfer through a home’s roof and insulation to interior living spaces - keeping your attic 30° cooler, lowering energy cost, and creating a more comfortable home environment.
Fresh Air systems
Air can become stale in tighter environments with reduced drafts. A well‐ventilated home guards against moisture and heat buildup. Fresh air systems optimize circulation and heat displacement helping reduce dust, odors, and indoor contaminants for improved indoor air quality.
Fiber Cement Exterior Siding and Trim
Fiber Cement is a low maintenance, fire, water, mildew, and terminate resistant cementitious product with a durable natural wood look requiring less painting and maintenance.
Low‐E Vinyl Windows
Low‐E vinyl window frames do not conduct heat and are three times more resistant to condensation. Filled with argon gas, they block 95% of the sun’s harmful rays, increasing your R ‐vale and minimizing heat and noise transfer through windows without affecting your view.
Engineer lumber and Floor Systems
Engineered lumber is stronger, virtually defect free, and capable of supporting heavy loads over a long span. With little or no shrinkage, engineered floor systems dramatically improve floor performance eliminating squeaky floors and producing a stable more secure floor.
Tankless Water Heaters
Tankless water heaters are a more efficient way to heat water. It heats water quickly and only when you need it, so it provides an abundant supply of hot water, so you never have cold showers and only pay for what you use.
Gasket Seal
Gasket seals provide a barrier between the foundation and wood frame of the house preventing the transfer of moisture and creating a more airtight seal resulting in less air and moisture infiltration into the home.
Post tension Foundation
Post tension foundations are reinforced with stranded steel cables that are tensioned after the concrete hardens. The stranded cables are slid inside of plastic‐sheathing, which prevents the stranded steel tendons from touching the concrete. Post‐tensioned concrete is stronger and more flexible than conventional steel‐reinforced concrete, helping reduce cracking from shrinkage as the concrete dries and holds together any cracks that do form.
PEX Plumbing Systems
PEX plumbing systems do not amplify sound, are corrosion resistant to mineral build up, and can expand up 300% of its original size without damage. They help maintain water quality and are more energy efficient, resulting in reduced maintenance and greater reliability.
16 SEER HVAC Systems
SEER refers to ‘Seasonal Energy Efficiency Rating.’ The higher the SEER the more efficient the A/C system is and the greater your electric savings. Compared to a standard 10 or 13 SEER unit, a 16 SEER unit provides on average a 38% electric cost savings
New Construction
- 1-year Workmanship and Materials Warranty
- 2-year Systems and Appliance Warranty (Plumbing, Electrical, HVAC)
- 10-year Structural Home Warranty
- Energy efficiency – translates into lower utility bills
- Personalization – select finishes, floorplans, and upgrades
- Smart and Healthy – state-of-the-art technology and materials
- Reduced Closing Cost
- Built and Ready to Move-In*
Pre-Existing
- Location - proximity to city centers
- Established Neighborhood
- Built and Ready to Move-In*
- Typically, less expensive with more opportunity to negotiate price
Lower Utility Bills
LEED homes are built to be highly energy-efficient, ensuring that your home can comfortably heat and cool itself with minimal energy usage.
Reduced Environmental Impact
LEED homes are designed to minimize indoor and outdoor water usage. Low flow fixtures and fittings, efficient irrigation systems and water-efficient appliances are some common features in LEED homes. LEED for Homes also ensures that construction waste is minimized and that environmentally-preferable products are used where possible.
Improved Indoor Air Quality
The EPA estimates that indoor air is between two and ten times more polluted than outdoor air. LEED homes require systems and materials that reduce moisture, ensure proper ventilation, and use high efficiency air filters to reduce contaminants such as mold, mildew, radon, carbon monoxide, and toxic chemicals.
Quality Construction
Each of our homes undergoes multiple third party inspections during the construction process before being regionally certified through Green Built Texas and nationally certified through the LEED for Homes program.
Increased Resale Value
According to the Austin Business Journal, "new homes built to LEED standards in the Austin area are worth $25,000 more on average than conventional houses. LONGER LASTING & LOWER MAINTENANCE HOMES More durable building materials and advanced construction techniques keep your home feeling new longer and reduce necessary maintenance.
Longer Lasting And Lower Maintenance Homes
More durable building materials and advanced construction techniques keep your home feeling new longer and reduce necessary maintenance.
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