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Other elements of the interior put new products to work. For example, Kettler specifi ed AdvanTech engineered wood flooring as an alternative to hardwood, and Energy Star GE and Thermador appliances.


Outer Reflections
Kettler tends to put a lot of thought into a home’s envelope, working from the outside in. Was this job a stretch? Not really, he says. He’s a custom remodeler, so every project is unique. One thing that was different is the owner’s interest photovoltaics. The home has a complete system installed by Meridian Solar, but it’s not a technology Kettler had worked with previously.


“Normally, I don’t do solar,” he says. “I’m more into proper siting and overhangs, and I’m also very into making things in the house pay for themselves. That means building smart. Then maybe you look at solar after everything else has been done to improve energy efficienccy. In this case the house was ready, so we put the system in, and the owner got all the discounts, which was great.”


To create a tight shell, the builder chose traditional 2x4 construction as the structural frame and filled cavities with spray foam. He then sealed the exterior of that frame with Tyvek House Wrap, to form an inner wall.


 


Long lasting, durable surfaces, Energy Star appliances, low-flow faucets and a combination of LED and CFL lighting reduce the energy, water, and maintenance demands of the upscale kitchen.


 


TRANE XR15 HEAT PUMP
Trane’s XR15 model heat pump exceeds Energy Star requirements. It operates quietly, has a SEER rating of up to 16.5, with an HSPF (heating seasonal performance factor) of 9.0. Materials and moving parts are designed for long-term durability and weather resistance.
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PELLA ALUMINUM CLAD WOOD WINDOWS
Aluminum cladding is one of the best ways to improve wood window durability. Pella’s line has an “Enduraclad” resin-based finish, which means owners will have even less ongoing maintenance.
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