Strata Construction's General Contractor, Rick Helton has almost two decades of
building experience and has won numerous area builder of the year awards.
Contact Rick Helton at rick@liveintheorchard.com .
The Environmental Protection Agency's Energy Star rating and certification
process ensure that all homes in The Orchard are significantly more
energy-efficient than standard homes. Through the NHBA and the local HBA,
Strata Construction LLC homes are inspected and certified by the Green Home
Builders of the Triangle for maximum energy efficiency and green building
practices, delivering a healthier home with less impact on the environment.
Energy saving features:
Solar water heater standard in all homes through Strata Solar LLC
High SEER / high efficiency heating & cooling system
Hot water circulation pump
Sealed and certified ductwork
Sealed crawlspace
Solar landscape lighting
Solar photovoltaic power generation (optional)
Advanced lighting package with compact fluorescents
Tyvec energy-saving house wrap
Lcynene spray foam insulation
Water saving features:
Weather-based irrigation control system
Dual flush toilets
Low flow shower heads and faucet aerators
Drought-tolerant landscaping
Indoor Air Quality:
Enhanced indoor air filtration system
Energy recovery ventilator system
Central vacuum system
Sealed and certified ducts throughout
ENERGY STAR certified exhaust fans
Green Products:
No VOC interior paints, low VOC sealants & water-based floor finish
Built-in recycle center
Recycling receptacles for employee food containers
throughout construction
Composite, low-maintenance exterior decking
Green label carpets in designer patterns and colors
ENERGY STAR appliance package and ceiling fans
Certain Teed Hatteras 30 year roof shingles
TECH SHIELD radiant barrier roof sheathing
Locally-harvested oak hardwood flooring
High efficiency light fixtures, compact fluorescents
AdvanTech sustainable sub flooring/sheathing
Hardiplank 30 year fiber cement board siding
Locally-fabricated, Forest Stewardship Council
certified designer cabinets
Native drought & deer-resistant plantings
Homeowner Maintenance Manual for Green Built homes
Locally-produced brick and natural stone walkways
Rainbarrel water harvesting
Certified Wildlife habitat
Low-maintenance lawn (minimum sod/maximum mulch)
ENERGY STAR certified windows
building experience and has won numerous area builder of the year awards.
Contact Rick Helton at rick@liveintheorchard.com .
The Environmental Protection Agency's Energy Star rating and certification
process ensure that all homes in The Orchard are significantly more
energy-efficient than standard homes. Through the NHBA and the local HBA,
Strata Construction LLC homes are inspected and certified by the Green Home
Builders of the Triangle for maximum energy efficiency and green building
practices, delivering a healthier home with less impact on the environment.
Energy saving features:
Solar water heater standard in all homes through Strata Solar LLC
High SEER / high efficiency heating & cooling system
Hot water circulation pump
Sealed and certified ductwork
Sealed crawlspace
Solar landscape lighting
Solar photovoltaic power generation (optional)
Advanced lighting package with compact fluorescents
Tyvec energy-saving house wrap
Lcynene spray foam insulation
Water saving features:
Weather-based irrigation control system
Dual flush toilets
Low flow shower heads and faucet aerators
Drought-tolerant landscaping
Indoor Air Quality:
Enhanced indoor air filtration system
Energy recovery ventilator system
Central vacuum system
Sealed and certified ducts throughout
ENERGY STAR certified exhaust fans
Green Products:
No VOC interior paints, low VOC sealants & water-based floor finish
Built-in recycle center
Recycling receptacles for employee food containers
throughout construction
Composite, low-maintenance exterior decking
Green label carpets in designer patterns and colors
ENERGY STAR appliance package and ceiling fans
Certain Teed Hatteras 30 year roof shingles
TECH SHIELD radiant barrier roof sheathing
Locally-harvested oak hardwood flooring
High efficiency light fixtures, compact fluorescents
AdvanTech sustainable sub flooring/sheathing
Hardiplank 30 year fiber cement board siding
Locally-fabricated, Forest Stewardship Council
certified designer cabinets
Native drought & deer-resistant plantings
Homeowner Maintenance Manual for Green Built homes
Locally-produced brick and natural stone walkways
Rainbarrel water harvesting
Certified Wildlife habitat
Low-maintenance lawn (minimum sod/maximum mulch)
ENERGY STAR certified windows
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