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"Home" work Thank you for considering Insight Homes as a builder for your new home. Finding the right builder can be a difficult process. There are many questions that will need to be answered. Who will give me the best value? Who can I trust? Who offers the best standard features? How energy efficient are the homes they build and what kind of warranties do they offer? In order to answer all of these questions and many more, you will need to do some research, more so "Home" work. Insight Homes wants to help make your research process as easy as possible. Attached is a worksheet that will help you compare Insight Homes with other Homebuilders. We encourage you to use the following and the worksheet during your new home buying research process. Step 1: Review the attached worksheet Wondering what "Merv 10 Filers" are? Insight Homes has dedicated a section of their website that explains what each standard feature is and how is applies to a new home. Visit www.ItsJustaBetterHouse.com to find out more about the included features listed on the attached worksheet. You can learn a little or a lot. Step 2: Compare builders. Now that you have learned more details about Insight Homes' standard features, you can begin to compare the features of other homebuilders. Do you have to pay more for energy-efficient appliances or a central vacuum cleaner? Is a whole house dehumidifier included? Fill out the worksheet to determine which builder offers the best value. Step 3: Make an appointment to meet with Insight Homes. When you visit us we will go over the worksheet with you. We will answer any questions you may have about our standard features and how they compare to other builders |
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Standard Features $30,000 value |
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| Poured Concrete Foundation Walls |
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| Fiberglass Exterior Doors |
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| Air and Moisture Sealing |
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| French Drains Based On EEBA Guidelines |
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| Low Maintenance PVC Wrapped Posts and Rails |
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| Engineered Flooring Systems |
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Roof Trusses with Energy Heels Built In |
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| 15 SEER Air Conditioner |
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| 2 Stage 97% Efficient Gas Furnaces |
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| Variable Speed Blowers |
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| Air Infiltration Below .35 Air Changes Per Hour |
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| HVAC Duct Leakage Guaranteed Below 3% |
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| R23 Dense Pack Blown Insulation in Ext. Walls |
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| R38 Blown Insulation in the Ceilings |
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| Tankless Hot Water Heater |
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| Ceiling Fans in Great Room and all Bedrooms |
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| Compact Fluorescent Lighting Package |
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Appliance Package Including a Refrigerator, Microwave, Range,
Dishwasher and Disposal |
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| Additional Garage Attachment for Central Vacuum System |
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HERS Score of at Least 56 or Better -Third Party Verified |
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Certified - Third Party Verified |
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| NAHB Green Certified - Gold Level - Third Party Verified |
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| HVAC Air Flow Compared to Design - Third Party Verified |
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| 10 Year Parts and Labor Warranty for HVAC and Plumbing |
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| 12 Year Parts & Labor Warranty for Hot Water Heater |
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Built to Meet or Exceed the Specifications of the American Lung Association Health House Program® |
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| All Metal Duct Work |
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| Whole House Dehumidification System |
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| Conditioned Crawl Space |
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| Fresh Air Make Up System |
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| Merv 10 Filters |
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| HVAC Filters That are Easily Accessible in the Walls |
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| Central Vacuum with Attachments - Vented to the Outside |
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| "GREEN" Fiber Carpeting |
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| Low VOC Paints |
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9' and/or 11' Ceilings* |
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| Vaulted Ceilings* |
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| Wide Baseboard Molding |
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| Wide Door Trim |
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| Wainscoting with Picture Frame Molding in Formal Dining Room* |
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| Solid Hardwood Flooring in Foyer and Formal Dining Rooms* |
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| Progress® Designer Lighting Package |
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| Maple, Birch or Oak Cabinetry |
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| 36" or 42" Upper Kitchen Cabinets* |
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| Kitchen Cabinets Topped with Crown Molding with High Hatting |
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| Corian® Countertops in Kitchens |
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 Plumbing
Fixtures with Lifetime Ceramic Valves |
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| Double Bowl Vanities in Owners Bathroom* |
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| Separate Soaking Tub and Shower in Owners Bath* |
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| Automatic Garage Door Opener with Two Remotes |
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These
features save you money - on your power bill, in maintenance, or on
replacement costs.
These
features save you time with routine maintenance on your Insight Home
or improve longevity.
These
features are either eco-friendly or are considered a green building
practice by the 
These
features significantly improve the indoor air quality or the comfort
of your Insight home - many based on the guidelines of the
* Per Plan - Most features included on all homes built in 2009
