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