There are many associations and councils who govern green homebuilders in order to make sure they are following the specific guidelines that make sure each and every home they are building, like the Country Walk Homes, are energy-efficient and environmentally friendly.

 

There is the U.S. Green Council and the National Association of New Home Builders in addition to the LEED program – Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design.

 

LEED for homes is a rating system that promotes construction and design of high-performance green houses.  A green house uses less energy, less water and natural resources; it creates less waste and is more comfortable and healthier for its occupants.

 

There are many benefits to a LEED designed and constructed home including lower energy costs, lower water bills, reduced greenhouse emissions and less exposure to mold, mildew and other toxins; with the net cost of owning a LEED home being comparable to that of a traditional house.  The LEED program can be designed into any home’s price range to accommodate first-time homebuyers to those who are buying a home in the hundreds of thousands of dollars.

 

Many of the LEED designed and constructed homes start with a tankless water heater which helps to boost thermal energy efficiency and lower utility bills, especially water bills.

 

Building green adds to the final cost of a home by approximately $5,000-$10,000 which represents only a couple percent on the total price of the house.  It takes a lot of hard work to meet the guidelines for a certified green built house.  Some of these guidelines include a third-party inspection, not once but twice during the construction process; a blower door test for air infiltration, a leak test of the duct work and an Energy Star rating which are standard set by the federal government for energy efficiency.  The builder has to guarantee that all their subcontractors follow these specific guidelines, adhesive use must be low VOC; other materials must be green and so on.

 

A Tampa Home Builder must also work hard to sometimes convince homebuyers that the extra money spent on the green house will practically pay for itself in lower energy bills.

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