Modular homes have an eco-friendly advantage over site-built homes from the moment construction begins. Being factory built, it's easier to control the amounts of waste created and recycled throughout the home building process. Building materials are pre-cut with factory-built homes, significantly reducing waste by up to 70 percent.
Modular homes with the Energy Star certification allow for even more efficiency, as well as savings. American homes use approximately 25 percent of the energy in the United States. Homes built featuring products with the Energy Star label use approximately 35 percent less energy than a typical new home, and prevent 4,500 pounds of greenhouse gas emissions each year. These homes have effective insulation, high performance windows, upgraded heating and air conditioning systems, tight duct systems and upgraded water heating equipment. Appliances in a new modular home are most likely Energy Star certified as well.
A growing portion of the population places a higher value on homes that are energy-efficient and environmentally friendly. Building homes under these guidelines is not only a smart investment, but you will also see savings in your utility bills, and a likely increase in your home's value.
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