Value, comfort, and a better environment come standard with every Energy Star^® qualified home built by Tierra Group!

• Low-E windows We use ENERGY STAR^® qualified windows that employ advanced technologies, such as protective coatings and improved frame assemblies, to help keep heat in during winter and out during summer. These windows also block damaging ultraviolet sunlight that can discolor carpets and furnishings.
• Advanced framing system Reduces the amount oflumber used and increases amount of insulation.
• Properly installed insulation in the floors, walls, and attics of our homes provides even temperatures, increased comfort, and lower utility bills.
• We seal all plates and framing penetrations to reduce air flow Our homes are sealed with caull(s, foams, weather stripping, gaskets, and door sweeps to reduce holes and cracks in the home's "envelope." This reduces your utility bills and improves the comfort and indoor air quality of your home by minimizing drafts, moisture, dust, pollen, and noise.
• Third Party Verification - HOME ENERGY RATING Our homes are tested and inspected by an independent Home Energy Rater to ensure that your new home meets ENERGY STAR's^® strict guidelines for energy efficiency set by the u.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
• Energy Star^® appliances Our homes are equipped with ENERGY STAR^® qualified products - lighting fixtures, compact fluorescent bulbs, ventilation fans, and appliances, such as refrigerators, dishwashers, and washing machines. These products provide you with even more energy savings.
• Our homes' high-efficiency furnaces will keep you warm without brealdng the bank. ENERGY STAR" qualified furnaces are up to 15% more efficient than standard models.
• Recycled content carpet and pad
• Low water use faucets and toilets
• No V.O.C. paints Standard paints contain VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds), such as formaldehyde, which are unhealthy to breathe. Tierra uses no VOC paints to help protect the indoor air quality.
• Durable, longer-lasting building products protect and save on replacement costs and require less maintenance.