The importance of taking care of our planet is not lost on you, nor is it lost on our company. That's why Cornerstone Building Solutions is proud to be a supporter of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Green Building Program. Did you know the high quality modular construction process is inherently green? Also with superior modular construction there is less waste during the construction process as almost every piece of scrap is collected and recycled. Many of the "Green Building" standards adopted by the National Association of Home Builders are incorporated into every home we build. With Cornerstone Building Solutions, there are many Green products as standard features in your home, "Green" techniques are used to build your home and energy efficiency can be found throughout your Cornerstone Building Solutions home. Cornerstone Building Solutions homes are truly, Planet Friendly! Below you will find a list of Green products or practices already included in your Cornerstone Building Solutions home.
- Continuous recycling system that provides an efficient waste management plan
- Detailed framing techniques that maximize use of lumber
- Use of engineered wood products (ie) trusses, OSB, plywood panels to reduce environmental impact by using renewable resources
- Moisture content of lumber is checked to insure below 19% prior to surface or wall cavity enclosure
- Wider overhangs to provide better shading
- Insulated corners and headers to eliminate heat loss
- Foam around all receptacles and switches on exterior walls to reduce air infiltration
- Foam around all windows to reduce air infiltration
- Energy Star low E windows reduce air infiltration
- Low VOC paints and caulks enhancing air quality
- We use national manufacturers that subscribe to green building products and practices in their manufacturing and product sourcing
- Bulk purchasing of materials helps reduce our carbon footprint
- Water efficient lavatory faucets
- Efficient hot water distribution system
- Energy star or equivalent water conservation appliances used for dishwashers
- Energy saver hot water heater cuts energy costs
- Green guard house wrap to help control moisture
- Use of minimum R8 duct work in unconditioned spaces
- Use of programmable thermostats to help control energy usage
- Minimum 90% efficient hot air heating and cooling systems help with energy savings (standard installations)
- High density fiberglass insulation in walls
Optional Green Products for your Cornerstone Building Solutions Home
- On demand tankless hot water heaters
- Water efficient low flush toilets
- High density closed cell spray foam insulation
- High density fiberglass insulation available in ceilings
- Wood floor trusses, I-joists in place of standard dimensional lumber
- Energy Star bath fans
- Energy Star light fixtures
- We offer Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) lumber products upon request
- Sustainable flooring products such as engineered hardwood flooring, marmoleum flooring, and bamboo flooring to name a few
- Energy Star appliances