DOE Tour of Zero: Foothills at the Dells by Mandalay Homes
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Mandalay Homes built this 1,648-square-foot production home in Prescott, Arizona, to the high performance criteria of the U.S. Department of Energy Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) program.
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Low-flow fixtures and ENERGY STAR appliances add to water and energy savings in this EPA WaterSense and ENERGY STAR-labeled home.
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A highly efficient heating and cooling system and a continuously operating energy recovery ventilator help provide clean air that is just the right temperature, both winter and summer.
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LED lighting and ENERGY STAR-rated windows with heat-blocking low-emissivity coatings provide plenty of light without adding heat to the cool interiors.
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Spray foam insulates and air-seals the underside of the roof, providing R-25 of continuous insulation.
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The home’s exterior walls were constructed to overhang the foundation wall, which will be covered with a durable high-density spray foam that meets the rigid foam that will cover the sheathing, providing a seamless thermal break.
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The builder directed all vents through the side walls for a clean, leak-resistant roof.
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A rigid foam and lathe layer cover the entire home in a continuous layer of insulation.
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“[The homes] consume less, conserve more, and give homebuyers the most comfortable and healthy living experience in the nation. The home is everything the buyer wants or needs and more.”
– Geoff Ferrell, Mandalay Homes
