At Trailside Estates, all of our new homes are registered with 'Built Green Colorado'. This means that all of our homes are very energy efficient, have superior indoor air quality, are well insulated, and are built with high-quality materials and workplace practices.
Included features that make a
Better, Healthier, and More Efficient home
- Fiber cement products are used on all of our siding, fascia, and soffits. This increases the durability of the siding, and reduces the maintenance involved (i.e. painting). Fiber cement products carry a 50-year manufacturer’s warranty.
- “Moisture Shield” encapsulated composite decking is used on all porches & decks. This product is essentially ‘No-Maintenance’, will not rot, is fire resistant, and is made of recycled plastic & recovered wood.
- High performance Low-E double pane windows reduce the amount of heat gain in the summer, and heat loss in the winter.
90% energy-efficient sealed-combustion furnace with centralized distribution ducts.
- Non vented, insulated, and conditioned crawl space increases the efficiency of the heating / cooling system.
- EPA recommended radon mitigation system—vents potential radon gas directly to the exterior of the home.
- Upgraded wall insulation system includes spray-in wet fiberglass to seal small gaps in the wall cavity. Wall insulation has an effective R-value of R-25.
- Foundation walls coated with mastic for water resistance.
- R-38 blown insulation in attics.
- Tankless water heaters that use much less energy than the traditional 50-gallon tank water heaters.
- Landscaping package includes native plants / shrubs with drip system and minimized sod area in the front yard. This helps to conserve water, and provides a lower maintenance yard.
- All wood & gypsum (sheetrock) products are taken off-site and ground for use as mulch & soil fill instead of being thrown away as garbage.
- We provide sustainable-harvested & manufactured products as standard options for flooring including: bamboo flooring, corn-based and recycled carpeting.
- Engineered framing components—stronger and straighter than the old-growth lumber pieces they replace.
- Engineered ‘Silent Floor’ systems by 'TrusJoist'.
- Oriented Strand Board (OSB) -made from wood chips and sawdust, it replaces old-growth plywood for sheathing and sub-floor. Also, it eliminates the urea-formaldehyde found in typical subflooring.
- ‘Tyvek’ house wrap installed under all siding—reduces moisture damage and acts as an air infiltration barrier.
- Programmable thermostat—automatically adjusts temperature to pre-set levels throughout the day & night.
- Airtight can lights—used in insulated ceilings, they prevent warm air leakage into the attic.
- Carpet is tacked, not glued—removes another source of VOCs (volatile organic compounds).
- Cement-based backer board installed behind all tub and shower areas—prevents moisture damage.
- PRICES, PRODUCTS AND SERVICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE
- **THIS LIST IS NOT ALL-INCLUSIVE
For more information on the 'Built Green Colorado' program, please contact:
August Delarue
Project Manager
115 E 2nd Street
Salida, CO 81201
719-539-6185
719-239-1823 (mobile)
Adelarue@PinonDevelopment.com
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