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From
beginning to end Carter Construction provides individual services to each
client that only a true Custom Home Builder can provide. Throughout the
building process you will meet with all the principals at different stages
from initial planning to move in day.
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Carter Construction assists in the design phase, meeting with clients throughout the design process to assure the design is consistent with their vision but also is within their budget. | |
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Susan meets with each client to discuss interior details and choices | |
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Every effort is made to help clients make choices that ensure green upgrades don’t compromise the comfort level and aesthetic appeal of the homes but actually improve them. | |
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Carter Construction believes building a home is a work in process. Sometimes changes are necessary as clients begin to feel their home. | |
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Buyers have the option of choosing for structural purposes, insulated concrete form walls , traditional frame walls or concrete block. | |
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Our homes are built with an advanced technique that combines concrete and insulation or walls framed with steel or borate treated trusses. | |
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Borate treated wood is a green alternative to traditional chromated copper arsenate treated wood, which can leak arsenic into the ground. These choices help ensure the homes remain termite and rot-free. |
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We are proud to offer new homes that have earned the ENERGY STAR® label. ENERGY STAR qualified new homes are substantially more energy efficient than homes built to the minimum code requirements. Our ENERGY STAR qualified new homes are independently verified by a third-party Home Energy Rater to ensure they meet ENERGY STAR energy efficiency guidelines. These homes are better for the environment and better for you. Learn more about ENERGY STAR qualified new homes at http://www.energystar.gov/. |
Buyers have the option of choosing:
| Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF) | ||
| Durable and composed of non-cellulose materials, ICF has an insulation level more than double that of conventional frame construction. ICF construction also provides enhanced strength that withstands high winds, water intrusion, air borne debris damage, reduce sound transmission, Class A fire rating, improved indoor are quality and durability. | ||
HVAC |
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| The air hair handler and ductwork are located in conditioned space to provide greater operating efficiency, minimize impact of duct leakage, and provide greater comfort. This balanced with a height efficiency (up to SEER 18) two speed compressor, which operates 75 percent of the time at low speed for normal cooling requirements and 25 percent of the time at high speed for more demanding conditions. | ||
Icynene Insulation |
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| A foam insulation which is sprayed into walls floors and ceilings. Sprayed on as a liquid, it expands in seconds to create a superior insulation and air barrier. Icynene is the only insulation product certified by the Envirodesic program for maximizing indoor air quality. It is recommended for individuals who are chemically sensitive. It contains no formaldehyde and does not emit any detectable emissions .It uses no HCfcs which are common in other foams and are harmful to the environment. By controlling air leakage your home will perform 30 %- 50% better than with traditional insulation methods. | ||
Windows |
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| Double-paned, low e-coated ENERGY STAR windows improve comfort and decrease energy costs by reducing the amount of outside heat that passes through the windows. | ||
| Lighting | ||
| ENERGY STAR compact fluorescent light bulbs and lighting fixtures produce the same amount of light as incandescent bulbs while consuming 50 to 80 percent less energy. | ||
Hot Water |
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| A Takagi hot water system provides hot water on demand eliminating the need and space required for hot water storage. | ||
| Attic Duct Plenum | ||
| A centralized duct plenum can be designed into the roof trusses to house second floor ducts in conditioned space without compromising ceiling height. This plenum allows for centralized and shorter duct runs. | ||
| Home Run Plumbing System (PEX) | ||
| Provides durable, lead free corrosion resistant water distribution. Benefits of this system include: faster hot water delivery, minimized number of fittings, reduced water and energy waste, centralized shut-off valve location, quiet operation, dedicated distribution, color coded hot and cold water supplies. | ||
| Termi Mesh Termite Barrier | ||
| A termite barrier that prevents termite intrusion without using chemicals harmful to the environment | ||
| Borate Treated Trusses | ||
| Trusses treated with borate instead of your typical chemicals which are harmful to the environment. | ||
| Additional Feature Choices: | ||
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Steel Interior Framing | |
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Water Conserving plumbing fixtures | |
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Low VOC paints | |
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Central Vac | |
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Formaldehyde –free insulation | |
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Non-textile flooring | |
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Mastic sealed ductwork | |
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