Our homes come in one color: Green.
Protecting the environment for future generations is important. Markel Homes is committed to building homes that are ENERGY STAR® qualified, through more effective insulation packages, high-performance windows, tight construction and duct work, and more efficient heating and cooling systems. Each home we build undergoes rigorous and professional third-party energy testing. The result is lower utility bills for our homeowners and reduced greenhouse gas emissions for our world.
HOME ENVELOPE AND COMPREHENSIVE AIR BARRIER
•House wrap to reduce air and moisture infiltration
•Foundation systems that are designed for the soil conditions
•Foundation walls that are waterproofed
•Perimeter drainage system
•Underground drain system, 5' deep to remove storm/surface water
•Damp proof and gravel around exterior foundation
•PEX plumbing
•Vapor barrier
•Passive radon mitigation systems installed
•All sidewall penetrations are flashed
•Rough sills are sloped
•Foam sealing or chinking all windows, doors and penetrations
•All recessed lights and ductwork are sealed with foam and tape
•Window headers are foam sealed and caulked
•Weatherstriping doors
ADVANCED INSULATION SYSTEM
•2x6” exterior walls to accommodate more insulation
•Recycled blown cellulose insulation (R-38 roof, R-20 exterior wall insulation)
•Full-height formaldehyde-free basement foundation blanket insulation wraps
•Insulated entry and garage doors
•High performance double paned, low-E glazed insulated windows
•Insulated 50-gallon hot water heaters
•Blower door tests
AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTRATION
•Inspected, sealed and cleaned supply and return furnace ductwork
•Properly installed ventilation fans and vent hood
•Furnace filters for cleaner indoor air
•Sealed combustion
•Kitchen hood and gas fireplace directly vented to the outside
•Hard-wired carbon monoxide and smoke detectors
•Condition heated basement
EFFICIENT HEATING AND COOLING
•92% + high-efficiency furnaces
•Automatic setback thermostats
•Ceiling fan pre-wires
•Mechanical chase for easier future solar installation
GREEN BUILDING PRODUCTS
•Composite wood products
•Manufactured stone products
•Low VOC paints
•Low-water use landscaping designs
•Low water-use faucets, shower heads and toilets
•ENERGY STAR®-rated appliances
•Efficient light fixtures
