At Lemel Homes, it is important to us that your home is built to help you control and maintain a comfortable and healthy interior environment.

Toward that goal all Lemel Homes are now Energy Star certified and built with a Focus on Green. A highlight of the features are listed below.

• Full coverage foundation insulation to minimize heat loss through the basement walls.
• 1" insulated wall sheathing by Dow with an r rating of 6.5 per inch - one of the highest in the industry.
• 2x6 exterior walls with Green Guard certified insulation to protect the air quality as well as the insulation value of your exterior walls.
• Tyvek house wrap and perimeters of all exterior windows and doors taped to maximize the performance of the windows and the 2x6 wall.
• A blower test conducted by an Energy Star representative to confirm the energy performance of your new home.
• All windows are Low-e and argon insulated.
• A high energy efficient furnace teamed with a 13 seer air conditioner.
• Power vented hot water heater.
• Direct vent gas fireplace for added energy efficiency and comfort.
• Sealed and vented sump crocks to minimize radon infiltration.
• Carbon monoxide detectors on any floor with a bedroom.
• Range hood and bath fans vented to the outside for improved air quality and reduced humidity levels.
• Mold resistant drywall.
• Low Flow plumbing fixtures by Kohler.

Thank You for your interest in Lemel Homes. Above standards are as of 8/16/07