Health Wise
Provide your family with healthier indoor air quality and water quality, as well as a more comfortable and safe home.
Standard Features of a Westmont FGBC Certified Green Home
LOW OR NO V.O.C. PAINT, CAULKS & ADHESIVES – Virtually non-toxic, with little odor and no off-gassing
CENTRAL VACUUM SYSTEM (PIPED) – Contributes to indoor air quality by drawing dust-laden air to a canister located outside the living area.
MINIMIZE CARPETING – There are 3 categories of pollutants associated with carpeting: 1) off-gassing of VOC’s from the carpet and the pad 2) biological contaminants that survive in carpeting and 3) trapped pollutants tracked in from outdoors. Select from a variety of green labeled carpeting.
HOUSE WRAP FOR VAPOR & AIR INFILTRATION – A functioning barrier of house wrap includes 3 basic properties: 1) Air Resistance – help prevent drafts, reduce energy bills and resist the flow of moisture laden air 2) Water Resistant – protect the wall cavity from water 3) Vapor Permeability – to promote drying in wall systems.
CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS – Your family is protected with a loud warning signal against the dangers of elevated carbon monoxide levels in your home.
SECURITY SYSTEMS – Your family is protected with a complete security system that operates on its own and can also be hooked up to a 24/7 monitoring company.
PESTICIDE & TERMITE SYSTEMS – Through the use of tubes in the slab and tubes in the wall termite and pest defense systems, treatment is done from the outside of the home, thus eliminating spraying inside of the home.
QUIET BATHROOM & KITCHEN EXHAUST FANS – Quiet exhaust fans will encourage use of this important ventilation strategy of pulling moisture in the air to the outside.
INTERIOR AIR HANDLER / SEALED GARAGE ATTIC – Indoor air handlers work more efficient as they do not have to combat with high heat and humid environments. In addition, the potential for drawing in fumes from the garage is eliminated. A well insulated garage prevents toxic fumes from entering the home as well as keeping the living areas cooler.
AIR DUCTS PROTECTED DURING CONSTRUCTION – Air ducts are sealed during construction of the home to keep dust, dirt and construction debris from entering the ventilation system.
DIRECT VENT, SEALED COMBUSTION FIREPLACE W/ELECTRONIC IGNITION – Direct venting eliminates the threat of harmful combustion gases from entering the home.
SEALED SLAB PENETRATIONS – After the curing process (approx 28 days), all penetrations through the slab are sealed in order to control moisture and pest intrusion.
OPTIONS
MOLD TREATMENT – Spray application to wood products to prevent mold from ever occurring.
SOUND INSULATION – Provide for quiet living areas through the use of additional insulation between living walls and floor systems.
ADDITIONAL VENTILATION STRATEGIES – Consider the benefits of Indoor Air Quality Filtration Systems and whole house Dehumidifying Systems.
