Features of ENERGY STAR® Homes in Utah
At FieldStone Homes, we have always focused on providing our homeowners with
energy-efficient designs. We understand your family's health and comfort come first
and protecting the environment is important to you. We know better than most that
today’s rising energy prices demand more energy-efficient homes than those built even
five or 10 years ago. As a result, we have taken our commitment to energy efficiency
further by becoming a highly regarded ENERGY STAR home builder.
1. Tight Ducts
The air in a heating and air
conditioning system is carried
throughout the home by a duct
system. Well insulated ducts keep temperatures even
by reducing air loss and heat exchange. FieldStone
Homes meets duct leakage standards by using sealed
ducts, proper insulation and tightly sealing HVAC
connections. These techniques limit wear on HVAC
equipment and result in:
- Lower utility bills
- Improved indoor air quality
- Improved comfort with temperature consistency
2. Efficient Heating and Cooling Equipment
At FieldStone Homes, we want our
homeowners to save money and
energy. We know that approximately 70 percent of the
energy used in a home is due to heating and air
conditioning systems. Because of this, FieldStone Homes
offers an energy-efficient Goodman 13 S.E.E.R. heating
and cooling system with digital thermostat that is more
efficient than building code requires. Benefits of this
state-of-the-art HVAC design include:
- Lower utility bills
- Individually engineered per home
- Improved comfort with moisture control
- More energy efficient than standard models in older homes
3. Effective Insulation
While older homes have improper
insulation or none at all, FieldStone
Homes insulates each home to
maintain even temperatures inside and to create a
barrier to excessive heat or cold outside. We ensure a
proper fit minus gaps or folds, particularly around
pipes, electrical wiring and outlets. We use friction-fit,
non-faced insulation to help prevent mold in walls.
FieldStone Homes offers the right combination of
insulation and ventilation which provides all-season
comfort, uses less energy and reduces energy bills.
4. High-Performance Windows and Doors
Windows and doors can account for
up to 50 percent of a home’s heating
and cooling energy gain and loss. At FieldStone Homes,
we use air-tight, double-pane, Low-E windows that
have advanced coating on each window that lets light
in and reflects heat out for greater indoor comfort. The
only way to get similar performance in a pre-owned
or foreclosed home is to purchase and install new
windows and doors.
5. Tight Construction
One of the most critical features of
an energy-efficient home is the
correct sealing of holes and cracks
in the homes "envelope." FieldStone Homes eliminates
gaps and performs blower-door testing using third party
professionals. We caulk and foam gaps to reduce
energy loss and to reduce air infiltration in walls and
floors to prevent moisture and mold problems. Unlike
drafty older homes, FieldStone Homes stops drafts and
prevents moisture intrusion by insulating and sealing
base plates with expanding foam sealant. You’ll benefit
even more from our tight construction that:
- Lower utility bills
- Reduces noise
- Improves comfort and indoor air quality
- Limits drafts, moisture, dust and pollen