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Great Green: Green Builders Lives Up to Its Name

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Great Green: Green Builders Lives Up to Its Name

The Alder model proves that green can be affordable.

By Jennifer Powell, Staff Writer August 31, 2008
This article first appeared in the PB September 2008 issue of Pro Builder.
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The Alder is one of five homes in the village with Icynene spray-foam insulation. Photo: Green Builders
The Alder model has a long list of energy-efficient features, including recycled lumber and recycled carpet, in every home in the Georgetown Village community. Green Builders' selling point is the Icynene spray-foam insulation. According to the company, random air leaks in insulation or gaps around fixtures and hard-to-insulate areas account for up to 40 percent of energy loss. Green Builders used the spray-foam insulation because of its ability to seal a home and create a thermal envelope. Plus, it contains no ozone-depleting substances and does not off-gas over time. An added bonus: it's affordable and works within the community, whose homes start at $190,000.

This particular model has 1,810 square feet of living space with three bedrooms and three bathrooms. There is a detached two-car garage with a studio as well. This model starts at $238,990.

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