Energy Efficiency &
Green Building Practices
At Boulder Creek Neighborhoods, we value efficient homes that protect the environment and save you money. Each of our lower-maintenance homes are built with both in mind.
Energy Efficiency & Green Building
- Energy-Star Rated Furnace, Programmable Thermostat, Dishwasher, Range Hood and optional Air Conditioning, and Refrigerators.
- Insulation Inspections
- Blown Fiberglass Insulation
- Insulated Wall Cavities, Ceilings, Garage Wall Cavities, and Basements and/or Crawlspace Walls
- Insulated Headers Above Window & Doors
- Insulated Exterior Doors & Garage Doors
- Low-E Windows with Argon Gas
- Windows Installed with Foam Seal
- LED Light Bulbs
- Transfer Grills in All Bedrooms
- Indoor Air Quality – ASHRAE 62.2
- Sill Sealing
- Blower Door Test to insure the proper air sealing measures were taken to prevent air leakage
- Formaldehyde free fiberglass insulation fits each cavity perfectly minimizing insulation air gaps thus substantially reducing heat loss/gain
- Low-E Argon gas filled windows also provide higher insulation values than traditional double pane window resulting in significant savings on energy costs
- LEDs light bulbs provide more than twice the lifespan and 10% more efficient than traditional CFLs without waiting for bulb warm up and are mercury free
- Engineered Lumber
- Ceramic Tile Installed with Low-Toxic Adhesives
- Advanced Roof Flashing Techniques
- Proper Flashing and Water Management
- Down-Spout with Splash Block
- Low-Toxic Mastic Sealed Duct Joints
- Low VOC Ceiling & Wall Paint
- Carpet – CRI Green Label Plus
- Carpet Pad Made of 100% Recycled Materials
- Certified Composite Wood Trim Materials
- EPA Water Sense H.E.T. (High Efficiency Toilets)
- Advanced Landscaping Techniques
- Advanced Drip Irrigation System
- Certification ensures superior performance
- Reduced exposure to toxins
- Rigorous testing to insure low-VOC-emitting carpet & adhesives
- More efficient use of lumber with less waste
- Creates more livable space
- Less maintenance and a longer life of your home
- Improve air quality & efficiency
- Minimize noise
- Reduce use of natural resources
- Reduce material going to our landfills
- Xeric landscaping with low water use ground cover and plants
- Use less water and save money
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From Boulder County, to Denver and beyond, you’ll find lower-maintenance neighborhoods that respect energy efficiency and green building practices.