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Homes have become so much more over the last year – a safe haven, an office, a gym, a classroom, and more. With so much more time being spent at home, people have been making a lot of improvements, from redecorating to remodeling to even building a new home. For those who are building, you may find it interesting to know that many home builders in Ohio work with Columbia Gas to build EfficiencyCrafted℠ Homes. These homes are built with higher energy efficiency standards and designed to increase comfort, reduce energy costs (up to 30% less than other new homes built to code), and maintain a home’s value.
As you know, I love a good site visit, so I was excited to have the opportunity to tour two EfficiencyCrafted Homes built by Rockford Homes recently: one that was pre-drywall and one that was finished. Many of the energy-efficient features are installed early in the process, so it was great to have that behind the scenes look to really appreciate it.
First, we walked through the pre-drywall home, and team members from Columbia Gas showed me many energy efficient features, including improved insulation, air sealing, high performance windows, and high-efficiency heating equipment. I was really impressed with the quality of the build. As someone who lives in an old home built in the 1920s, I can recognize the value of these upgrades. I know exactly where I’m losing heat in the winter and cool air in the summer, and that isn’t going to happen nearly as much in this home. It is built for comfort.
Once we finished touring the pre-drywall home, we walked down the street to tour the finished home. It was beautiful with custom millwork, fine finishes, and high ceilings. To complete the space, they added ENERGY STAR® certified appliances and lighting, which meet high standards for energy performance and are well designed.
After the tour, the team showed me how a third-party Home Energy Rating System (HERS) rater inspects and tests the home. It includes a blower door test, which shows how air tight and energy efficient a home can be. It was loud but fun to see, and this home more than passed the test.
No matter the price range, EfficiencyCrafted Homes are built to higher energy efficiency standards and pass a rigorous inspection. Building a home with exceptional design elements and materials delivers higher quality, comfort, and energy savings. Saving money and resources is a win-win.
To learn more visit https://efficiencycraftedhomesohio.com, and to find a builder visit https://efficiencycraftedhomesohio.com/find-builder.
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