Healthy Home Features

Air filtration is essential to a healthy home. The best whole-home air filter protects your HVAC system and improves its performance while reducing indoor pollutants and providing a healthier indoor environment. MERV rating assesses the effectiveness of air filters. The higher the MERV rating, the greater percentage of particles captured.

Volatile organic compounds, or VOCs, are carbon-containing substances that easily become vapors or gases. Their release is called off-gassing, and occurs over time, not just during application or drying. Some paints may emit VOCs that can serve as an irritant to people with allergies and breathing issues. Our homes feature low-VOC paints that help improve indoor air quality.

Straightforward, proven, and flexible, this third-party certification program, founded by Southern Energy Management, includes a checklist for HERS ratings, high performance building envelope, energy efficient lighting, high efficiency HVAC, reduced water usage, and advanced air sealing.

TechShield radiant barrier sheathing is an energy-saving enhancement. This cutting-edge technology reflects the sun’s UV rays and keeps your home cooler, while saving energy and money. With TechShield on the roof deck, attics stay cooler, cooling loads are reduced, and energy consumption goes down.

House wrap is a breathable material that helps keep wind, water and moisture out, while allowing your home to breathe. It delivers weather protection, moisture management, and durability. It also helps improve energy efficiency by retaining heat and reducing drafts.