Green Building

There are many factors that contribute to the popularity of new construction when searching for your new home in Greenville. Compared to buying old, building new allows for complete customization and flexibility throughout the design process, as well as a selection of state-of-the-art features, more space in the areas that matter most, higher appreciation rates, and longer, more inclusive home warranty options. Headlining the list of reasons to go with new construction for your next home is GREEN BUILDING.

Lower Homeowner's Insurance

SAVE UP TO 15% ON YOUR HOMEOWNER’S INSURANCE WITH A NEW HOME

Higher Resale Value

NEWER HOMES HAVE HIGHER RESALE VALUE & APPRECIATE MORE.

Water Efficiency

Using low-flow faucets, shower heads, & toilets can result in 30% savings on monthly water & sewage bills.

Energy Efficiency

You can knock another 30% off your utilities by using an efficient HVAC & multi-zone, programmable thermostats.

Annual Maintenance

A 10-YEAR-OLD HOME WILL COST 580% MORE IN ANNUAL MAINTENANCE & IMPROVEMENT.

Lower Taxes

Owners of newly built homes generally pay lower taxes over the first two years.

Used Home Repair Costs Add Up Quickly

A NEW HEATER COSTS THE SAME AS 7 DESIGNER BAGS.

A BURST PIPE THAT FLOODS YOUR HOME COSTS THE SAME AS 1 YEAR OF TUITION AT A STATE UNIVERSITY.

A NEW ROOF COSTS THE SAME AS 7 LUXURY CRUISES FOR A FAMILY OF 4.

Efficient Duct + HVAC Systems

Sealed ducts help deliver conditioned air more effectively and permit the heating and cooling system to operate with less effort. Pairing the sealed duct work with an efficient HVAC will reduce energy consumption and better regulate indoor temperature, humidity variations and air quality. Your new construction home should also come equipped with multi-zone, programmable thermostats which will allow you to more effectively control energy consumption on heating and air.

Insulation

Sealed Exterior + Effective Insulation

Tightly sealing a home’s exterior can help reduce drafts, dust and pollen, while properly installing insulation can help reduce energy consumption, improve overall comfort and minimize indoor temperature variability.

Windows

Low “E” Windows

Windows help save energy through the use of one or more advanced technologies, such as low-emissivity (low-e) coatings. Double paned windows can also add a significant energy performance edge to single paned windows found in old homes.

Buy Local

Keep it Local

Using local suppliers in Greenville and the surrounding region – along with recycled materials in construction – can greatly reduce greenhouse gas emissions, while positively impacting the South Carolina economy.

Water

Water Conservation

Water-efficiency measures can reduce water sewage costs by up to 30%. The engineering of low-flow faucets, shower heads, and toilet greatly reduces overall water usage. The environmental benefits of water conservation include: increased water supply to local upstate streams, wetlands, and their natural inhabitants.

Green Testing

Independent Review

With the help of independent Home Energy Raters (HERS), a builder can choose the most appropriate energy-saving features for your home. Additional, raters conduct on site testing and inspections of all homes to verify energy efficiency measures, as well as insulation, air tightness and duct sealing details.