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Capstone Homes built this 2,196-square-foot affordable home in Greenville, South Carolina, to the high performance criteria of the U.S. Department of Energy Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) program.
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Overhangs and porches protect the composite wood siding while ice-and-water shield provides extra weather resistance at all ridges, valleys, and along the eaves under the 30-year asphalt shingles.
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ENERGY STAR appliances, advanced LED lighting, and motion sensor-controlled lights add to energy savings.
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A high-efficiency tankless gas water heater provides endless hot water.
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Low- and no-VOC primers and adhesives help minimize contaminants in the EPA Indoor airPLUS certified home.
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An energy recovery ventilator fresh air system with a MERV 7 filter provides clean air throughout the home.
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The home is centrally heated and cooled with a high-efficiency gas furnace and air conditioner located in the sealed, conditioned attic.
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The home’s 2-by-6, 16-inch on-center walls are sheathed with 7/16-inch OSB and filled with open-cell spray foam then covered with house wrap.
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To minimize heat loss, all of the home’s ducts are located within the conditioned space of the home, either in open-web floor joists or in the conditioned attic.
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Capstone Homes touts the benefits of DOE Zero Energy Ready Home construction.
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