Green & Energy Efficient Home Features
GW Homes is the leader in building energy-efficient luxury homes for sale in Gainesville and Alachua County.
In addition to green and smart home features, part of the GW Homes promise to each and every new homeowner is: “Luxury Included Standard.”
Green & Energy Efficient Home Features
GW Homes is the leader in building energy-efficient luxury homes for sale in Gainesville and Alachua County.
In addition to green and smart home features, part of the GW Homes promise to each and every new homeowner is “Luxury Included Standard.”
Where Luxury Meets Energy-Efficiency
All of our new homes are equipped with an exclusive and robust luxury feature set designed to provide our home owners with the best in fine home fixtures, decorative features, air quality & comfort, water conservation, ergonomics, energy efficiency, ease of home maintenance, accessibility and technology.
Crown molding, granite countertops, elegant 5¼” baseboards, and GE stainless steel appliances, are but only a few of our elegant Luxury Included home features.
For Your Health
- Mechanical air cleaner/filter (MERV rating 10)
- Coated duct board
- Eco-friendly “healthy” insulation
- All paints, sealants and finishes are low/zero volatile organic compounds (VOC’s)
- Outside vented exhaust hood above stove in kitchen
- Quality fresh air duct to HVAC unit
- Carbon monoxide/smoke detectors in specified areas
- Direct vent fireplace with glass front (option)
For the Environment
- Resource efficient engineered wood material for roof & floor
- Concrete with recycled materials
- Recycled content in siding and materials
- Roof slopes designed by licensed engineer, allowing strong winds to pass by with ease
- Grade slopes away from building on all four sides for drainage
- Eco-friendly “healthy” flooring choices
- Eco-friendly interior trim (finger jointed)
- Plants with similar maintenance requirements are grouped together
- Plants and trees are selected as environmentally native and low maintenance foliage
- All vegetation will be 2 feet from foundation
- Resource efficient engineered wood material for roof & floor
- Concrete with recycled materials
- Recycled content in siding and materials
- Roof slopes designed by licensed engineer, allowing strong winds to pass by with ease
- Grade slopes away from building on all four sides for drainage
- Eco-friendly “healthy” flooring choices
- Eco-friendly interior trim (finger jointed)
- Plants with similar maintenance requirements are grouped together
- Plants and trees are selected as environmentally native and low maintenance foliage
- All vegetation will be 2 feet from foundation
For Your Wealth
- High efficiency tankless gas water heater
- High efficiency air conditioner up to 15-16 SEER
- Programmable thermostat
- GE Appliances
- Low flow shower heads in all bathrooms
- Low flow toilets in all bathrooms
- Insulated double pane low-e glass vinyl windows
- Radiant barrier insulation in attic
- Energy efficient R-38 insulation on ceilings
- Energy efficient R-19+ insulation on exterior walls
- Recessed, sealed and insulated LED light fixtures choices
- High efficient bathroom exhaust fans
- HVAC ductwork and joints sealed with mastic compound to lower air leakage
- All slab piping penetrations are sealed
- Large overhangs to help shed rain waters
- Proper window and door flashing
- Automatic yard irrigation system with rain sensor
- Energy efficient outdoor lighting choices
- Manual J sized heating and cooling system
- Thermal bypass checklist compliance
- ½” foam insulation on all hot water pipes
- Advanced framing to improve insulation coverage & reduce waste
Built to Last
