We see green homes advertised in national publications all the time. While it is debatable whether or not the earth is warming, I feel that it is our responsibility to be kind to the Florence environment when we can. While many “green” details cannot be retrofitted to existing construction, there are several simple ways to reduce your “utility footprint” on the world when building a new home in Florence. As a bonus, YOU SHOULD HAVE GREATLY REDUCED HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING BILLS.
If you are planning to build your dream home in Florence, plan to ask your chosen builder about a few easy changes to the norm:
1 – Construct the outside walls using 2 X 6 studs instead of 2 X 4. The extra space will allow the use of R-19 insulation instead of the more common R-15.
2 – Insulate the attic with R-42 value product.
3 – Use Low E, argon insulated windows
4 – Consider a front loading washer. They use 50%less energy and 33% less water.
5 – Tank less water heaters reduce energy consumption by up to 40% by heating water only on demand and avoiding standby loss.
6 – A radiant barrier applied to the attic roof. There is emerging technology in attic roof coatings that will also reduce heat penetration in the Florence, South Carolina summers.
Above chart shows an actual Florence home built using these features, showing the 2007 utility bills. CONSIDER THE VALUE OF A FEW EXTRA CONSTRUCTION DOLLARS OVER THE MONTHS, YEARS, AND DECADES YOU WILL OWN YOUR NEW HOME IN FLORENCE.
Check out these sites to make your home more green: tankless hot water heater, radiant barrier, low-E Argon gas windows, front loading washing machines.
Avg. Sales Price: $164,657
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