Researching your Green Home
From Our Green Building Department
From Our Green Building Department
Congratulations on your decision to build a sustainable home! At Deltec we strive to provide relevant
information regarding the many different things that you can do to build green, save energy, and protect
the planet as well as your health. There are a number of products and services that Deltec provides (
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and we are happy to help you research and discover ways to green your home beyond the Deltec package.
Energy Efficiency
Deltec's energy wall
Reduce drafts through efficient design
High Performance insulation and air sealing
Roof truss type (energy heel truss)
Passive solar/sun tempering design
2x6 wall upgrade for adding extra insulation
Install energy efficient windows
Properly sealed ductwork
Install high efficiency heating/cooling unit
Energy efficient lighting
Energy Star appliances
Have your home Energy Star certified
Hire an energy rater
Materials and Resources
Panelized Construction
Certified wood for structure
Products with a long service life
Efficient Plumbing Design
Increased Durability
Site/Landscaping
Minimized Disturbed Area
Non-toxic pest control
Certifications
NAHB Green Building Guildlines
USGBC LEED for Homes
Energy Star New Homes
Properly sealed ductwork
Install high efficiency heating/cooling unit
Energy efficient lighting
Energy Star appliances
Have your home Energy Star certified
Hire an energy rater
Materials and Resources
Site/Landscaping
Certifications
NAHB Green Building Guildlines
USGBC LEED for Homes
Energy Star New Homes
Water
High efficiency fixtures
Rainwater Harvesting
Whole House Water Filtration
Indoor Air Quality
Improve ventilation
Direct vent combustion appliances
Seal between home/garage
Use low VOC products
Incorporate Energy Star indoor air package
Radon Mitigation (if regionally appropriate)
Renewable Energy
Purchase Green power from your public utility
Solar hot water system
Geothermal Heat Pump
Photovoltaic solar power
Microhydropower system
Wind power system
Getting Started
The first steps for designing a green home
Bronze Checklist
Silver Checklist
Gold Checklist
Platinum Checklist
High efficiency fixtures
Rainwater Harvesting
Whole House Water Filtration
Indoor Air Quality
Improve ventilation
Direct vent combustion appliances
Seal between home/garage
Use low VOC products
Incorporate Energy Star indoor air package
Radon Mitigation (if regionally appropriate)
Renewable Energy
Purchase Green power from your public utility
Solar hot water system
Geothermal Heat Pump
Photovoltaic solar power
Microhydropower system
Wind power system
Getting Started
The first steps for designing a green home
Bronze Checklist
Silver Checklist
Gold Checklist
Platinum Checklist

