At
M Squared Builders, we believe our basic home to be superior in providing you
with the comfort, durability, design and peace of mind you are seeking. We are
offering this checklist to assist you in evaluating our homes in comparison to
others you may be considering. We trust you will find an M Squared Builders'
home is the best home available on the market today.
Features & Benefits: The M
Squared Builders’ Difference
An M Squared Home
Other Homes
Money $aver Energy
Efficiency Features: Lower Monthly Operational Costs
·
EPA Energy Star Certified Homes
·
High Energy Efficient Heat Pump with
programmable thermidstat and 5" pleated filter
·
Heat pump Seer 14
·
High Energy Efficient Low-e glass
windows
·
Insulated exterior doors/if have glass
it is Low-e
·
Hybrid insulation of sprayfoam and formladehyde free wall insulation
·
Sealed, properly insulated crawl space
(floor insulation doesn't work)
Air sealing package
·
EPA Energy Star appliances
·
Energy efficient/low sones bathfans
Health House
Features: Superior Air Quality for You and Your Family
·
Fresh air ventilation in every
house
·
Sealed exterior building shell-eliminates
passage of dust, pollens, molds, moisture
·
Properly installed and sealed duct
work-keeps the attic air in the attic
·
Countertops are non-porous, non-chemically treated
·
Filter installed on incoming water line
·
No or low VOC paint and cabinets-eliminates
toxic outgassing
·
Termite bait system-no chemicals poured
into the earth
Green Building
Practices-Insures You Are Being Environmentally Friendly
·
ANSI (American National Standards Institute) compliant
·
Properly sited homes for least impact
on the natural environment
·
Recycled or natural products used (i.e., carpet & Insulation)
·
Engineered floor and roof trusses used
instead of larger lumber
·
Recycled construction waste (as much as
municipalities can handle)
·
Designs that include as much natural
light and solar gain as possible
·
Water efficient plumbing fixtures and
landscaping that conserves water
·
"Green" cabinet line
Solar or PV (photovoltaics) upgrades
Geothermal heating upgrade
Cistern/gray water installation
Design Features-Each
Home is Designed to Your Needs
·
Offer family and boomer plans for
modification for your specific needs
·
Each home has smooth ceilings and walls
·
Custom designed cabinets in natural stains
·
Solid Surface countertops in
kitchens/cultured marble in baths
·
Ceiling fans in all bedrooms and family
room
·
Heat-n-Glow direct vent gas fireplace
with mantle choices
