Green Building is an environmentally friendly, resource efficient practice for new, custom home construction.
Green building practices are a combination of things for Builders in the Tampa Florida Climate to incorporate into your new Custom Home. Green building not only saves our environment but it also saves on utility bills, health care, and maintenance costs. The goals are to use energy and water efficiently, create a healthy environment, and reduce waste and pollution. Southern and Traditional Homes has integrated many green practices in an effort to do our part in being a good steward of our environment.
We use...
• dow Blue Board Wall Insulation Used With Optional Open cell foam Inside The Exterior Block Walls Yielding R-Values of R-14 to R-19
• Insulated, Double paned Glass windows and doors for energy savings and exterior noise reduction allowing a more pleasurable environment
• Low-E coated, heavy duty glass windows to minimize the amount of ultraviolet and infrared light that can pass through glass without compromising the amount of visible light that is transmitted.
• R-30 to R-40 Attic Insulation. Used in combination with optional radiant barrier offers maximum protection from the sun and heat without compromising air quality
• Highly Efficient 15+ SEER air Conditioning Systems which are sized properly for your home providing the necessary balance of efficiency and moisture control
• Honeywell Pro 8000 thermostat with humidity control, humidistats which help to provide healthy and comfortable indoor air quality
• High MERV Air Conditioning Filtration Systems which remove particulates as low as .3 micrometers removing things including, but not limited to, pollen, mites, virus, smoke, bacteria etc. (optional)
• Ultraviolet light, mold and bacteria removal systems for the AC units in conjunction with the High MERV filtration remove basically all contaminates from your home (optional)
• sealed and tested AC ducting systems for energy efficiency and increased life expectancy of the system. our ducting is inspected and tested to ensure proper function
• Direct To The Outside Kitchen And Bathroom Venting To which remove the humidity from cooking and showers from your home
• Fresh Air, Vented from the outside, to replace the air that is removed from by your kitchen and bath fans maintains healthy air pressures in the home
• LED Lighting which provides substantial savings on annual utility bills (optional)
• Low-Water Usage Toilets and Showers save both dollars and help the environment
• Renewable Wood Products are used whenever possible. Trees from renewable tree farms as well as some recycled wood products guarantee a plentiful supply for generations to come
• Drylok Water Proofing system around Windows and doors. We believe we were the first to introduce this to the Tampa market and many other builders have since realized the importance of our best practice.
• Borate Non-Toxic Pest Control, an environmentally friendly and highly effective approach to termite protection
• Tankless Hot Water Heaters are available upon request both in electric and gas
...along with several other green practices.
Frequent Green Building Questions
Why Choose S&T
Custom Homes?
Choosing the right custom home builder is an important decision. If you look closely, you'll find our designs are unlimited, our contruction quality is unrivaled, our finishing materials are chosen from the best products available, and our pricing is very competitive.
Selecting a Homesite
Selecting the perfect homesite can be a difficult task. We'll help you to find the perfect lot for your new custom home. There are several factors that go into choosing the perfect site. Click the view more button for details.
The Custom
Home Building Process
We like to put the fun in, and take the stress out of the building process. From our first meeting until the time you close, we make the custom home building experience easy. Our focus is on you and fullfilling your new home dreams!
5 Great Reasons to Build a Custom Home
Building custom allows you to live the lifestyle you choose. Imagine horses, atv's, riding trails, tennis and basketball courts, livestock and gardens right in your own back yard! Choice, privacy, savings and quality are more great reasons for building custom.
Why Choose S&T
Custom Homes?
Choosing the right custom home builder is an important decision. If you look closely, you'll find our designs are unlimited, our contruction quality is unrivaled, our finishing materials are chosen from the best products available, and our pricing is very competitive.
Selecting a Homesite
Selecting the perfect homesite can be a difficult task. We'll help you to find the perfect lot for your new custom home. There are several factors that go into choosing the perfect site. Click the view more button for details.
The Custom
Home Building Process
We like to put the fun in, and take the stress out of the building process. From our first meeting until the time you close, we make the custom home building experience easy. Our focus is on you and fullfilling your new home dreams!
5 Great Reasons to Build a Custom Home
Building custom allows you to live the lifestyle you choose. Imagine horses, atv's, riding trails, tennis and basketball courts, livestock and gardens right in your own back yard! Choice, privacy, savings and quality are more great reasons for building custom.