Your guide to key sustainable building options

Building an energy efficient home is a smart choice whether it's about saving the earth or saving money. However, when you begin to evaluate all the green choices available, it's easy to get overwhelmed.

That's why we've provided this guide—it lists most of the key elements of sustainable building. The checked items are available through Deltec.

Energy Efficiency

Durability

Products and systems that save energy
year after year

Deltec’s Energy Wall (Advanced Framing)
R-5 Rigid Foam Continuous Insulation
Reduce Drafts Through Efficient Design
4 Unique Overhangs
Passive Solar/Sun Tempered Design
2x6 Wall Framing
High Performance Windows
Metal Roofing
Radiant Barrier
Daylighting
High Performance Insulation and Air Sealing
Properly Sealed Ductwork
High Efficiency Heating and Cooling System
Radiant Floor
Energy Efficient Lighting
ENERGY STAR Appliances
Hire an Energy Rater
Efficient Water Heating
Energy Efficiency State and Local Incentives

Extending the life of your home and minimizing maintenance
Panelized Construction
Machine Finished Siding & Trim (Delkote)
Mold and Termite Resistant Framing
Fiber Cement Siding
Composite Decking and Prestained Decking
Metal Roofing
High Performance Roof Underlayment
High Performance Housewrap
Download Durability Checklist from LEED

 

 

Indoor Air Quality

 

Materials & Resources

Increasing health and comfort through
improving the home’s interior environment

Fresh Air Ventilation
Low VOC Products
Direct Vent Combustion Appliances
Seal Between Home and Garage
ENERGY STAR Indoor Air Package
Radon Mitigation

 

Products & processes that reduce waste, utilize
recycled and renewable materials, and promote
environmental stewardship

Panelized Construction
Fiber Cement Siding
Composite Decking and Prestained Decking
Metal Roofing
Efficient Plumbing Design
Sustainably Harvested Lumber
Materials Using Recycled Content
Formaldehyde-Free Cabinetry
Jobsite Recycling and Waste Management

 

Site Impact

 

Water Efficiency

Reducing the impact of the home on the
surrounding ecosystem

Minimize Disturbed Area on Site
Non-toxic Pest Control
Landscape with Native Species
Erosion Control
Protect and Preserve Existing Habitat
Considering Transportation Options

 

Promoting the prudent use of water
Compact Plumbing Design
Rainwater Collection
High Efficiency Fixtures
Water Filtration
Greywater Systems
Efficient Water Heating

 
 

Renewable Energy

 

Green Building Programs

Generating energy from the sun
Deltec Solar Hot Water System
Purchase Green Power from Your Utility
Geothermal Heating and Cooling
Photovoltaic Systems (Solar Electricity)
Wind Power
Microhydro Power
Renewable Energy State and Local Incentives
Off Grid verses Grid-Tied Planning Tool

 

Examining green certification programs
ENERGY STAR
LEED for Homes
NAHB National Green Building Program
Passive House
Building America
State and Regional Programs

Our in-house Green Building Team can help you better understand these options. They also offer general education in green building processes. Our green building experts write frequently about sustainable building in various publications.