Green Building

At Schellinger Brothers, we are aware of the impact that building new homes can have on the environment. For that reason, we strive to lessen the effects by careful planning and design. As green building technology advances, we continue to update and improve the homes we build. You can be confident that as a Schellinger Brothers homebuyer, you have purchased a home that is not only giving back to the world we live in, but saving you money as well.

ENVIRONMENTAL FOCUS:

Jobsite recycling for fewer products in our landfills
Subdivision bioswale to slow the flow of storm water into the storm drains, thus reducing sedimentation and other pollutants in the water
Low water-requiring fescue turf and mulching
Highly efficient zoned irrigation systems – minimizing overspray, evaporation and reducing runoff
Engineered lumber in lieu of solid sawn wood - reduces the need for large diameter old growth trees, more efficient than conventional lumber by eliminating material waste
OSB in lieu of plywood - lower formaldehyde content
Low-emitting recycled content insulation
Low VOC (volatile organic compounds) paints - minimizing formaldehyde and improving indoor air quality
Durable noncombustible siding - reducing repainting and other maintenance needs, extra protection from fire, and possibly lowering homeowners insurance rates

ENERGY EFFICIENT HOMES:

92% efficient sealed furnace
Gas insulated water heater
13 SEET air conditioning units
Energy Star qualified windows
Low-E windows
Low flow shower heads
Low 1.6 gallon per flush toilets
Night setback thermostats
Cost-saving fluorescent light fixtures
Dimmer switches used throughout the house