Total Performance Home

  • Total Performance means well-insulated ceilings, walls and floors; extra insulation at critical perimeter points; energy conserving doors and windows; complete weatherstripping and caulking.
  • Insul-glazed vinyl or aluminum clad windows.
  • Skylight vented or fixed. Aluminum-clad and insulated glass w/low-E.
  • Patio doors insul-glazed with screen.
  • Water-saving faucets, shower head and water closets.
Exterior Walls
  • 2X6, 16" on center studs with OSB sheathing, vapor barrier and Owens/Corning fiberglass insulation. Total insulating value: R-20*. Optional wall construction value R-28* is available.
Optional Ceiling Insulation
  • R-38 fiberglass with separate vapor barrier. Continuance ventilation at ridge and soffit.
Exterior Doors
  • Metal clad, insulated with R-14* polyurethane foam, gasket weatherstripped, adjustable oak sills, thermal break. Door and side light glass are fully insulated.
  • Additional ceiling insulation.
  • Low-E glass and argon gas filled glazing available on windows and patio doors.
  • Air-to-air heat exchanger is available for control of inside relative humidity and air quality, through-the-wall or ducted type.
  • Air filtration barrier housewrap.
* According to the insulation manufacturer, the respective thickness of insulation    specified will yield the respective R-value specified.
Optional Energy Features