The Marnella Advantage
Here Are The Reasons Why...
Marnella Homes stands above others when it comes to building green.
- Highly efficient gas and electric forced air heating and cooling systems
- Highly efficient tankless and heat pump hot water heaters
- Whole house ventilation control system provided through an ERV (Energy Recovery Ventilation) system
- All HVAC duct work and equiptment is efficiently designed for optimal performance and homeowner comfort within the conditioned space and is sealed and tested for maximum efficiency.
- Minimum 8″ heal on all roof trusses for more insulation at outer walls providing for improved homeowner comfort and energy savings
- Blown-in wall insulation increasing the homes comfort, quietness and energy efficiency
- Vented rainscreen wall system providing air space under siding to provide airflow behind siding. This improves thermal bridging for the homes performance and improves resilience through the ability for siding to retain paint and caulk longer as well as mitigating water that may get behind siding
- Engineered web joist floor systems for improved installation and efficiency of indoor systems
- Kiln dried framing materials
Third party consultants used to ensure building is dry prior to insulation - Third party consultants used to energy model the home prior to construction to identify performance target, monitor air sealing, insulation and HVAC duct tightness during construction and performance test at completion to confirm target was met
- High performance windows and doors
- EPA Water Sense Compliant landscaping and indoor plumbing
- Indoor AirPlus Compliant
- An HERS is available on all homes to assist in estimating performance and energy savings
- Use of advanced framing & drywall clips for more efficiency use of lumber to allow more space in walls for insulation
- Extensive air sealing of entire shell of home significantly improve indoor health, comfort and in reducing energy loss
Specify only resilient exterior building materials to minimize homeowner maintenance and care
HERS, or home energy rating system, rates the efficiency of a home and measures it against similar sized-homes in the area. With HERS, the lower the score, the more efficient the home. Scores can range anywhere from 0 to over 500, with zero being the best possible rating. Visit the Residential Energy Services Network to read more about HERS and why it’s important to you!
