Learn more about the Teakwood Green Community in Greenville North Carolina near ECU and Pitt Memorial Hospital with this Powerpoint presentation.

1. Welcome to Teakwood Green Green Homes… Building for the Future E-300,Energy Star®,NAHB Green

2. IS THIS YOUR OPINION OF GREEN BUILDING?

5. What are the benefits of Green Building? Higher quality Greater durability Greater comfort Lower utility bills Peace of mind BOTTOM LINE: ENERGY COSTS ARE RISING EFFICIENCY IS CRITICAL FOR OUR FUTURE!

6. Heating accounts for the biggest chunk of a typical utility bill. Source: 2007 Buildings Energy Data Book, Table 4.2.1., 2005 energy cost data How We Use Energy in Homes

8. What exactly makes a Green Home? Green building improves the way that homes use energy, water and materials to reduce impacts on human health and the environment. Building a Green home means making environmentally-preferable decisions throughout the building process that will minimize the environmental impact of the home while it is being built and over the many years it will be lived

9. Effective Insulation Energy Efficient Windows Tight Construction and Ducts Efficient Heating and Cooling Equipment Third-Party Verification High- Quality Products . Key components of a Green Home

10. W&A Construction is enrolled in 3 Award -Winning Green Home Certification Programs

14. Behind the walls of a Green Home Tightly-sealed and well-insulated ducts keep you more comfortable and increase the energy efficiency of your home. Sealing also helps improve indoor air quality by reducing the risk of dust, moisture, pollen, pests, and noise from entering the ducts and circulating throughout your home.

15. Insulating a ceiling and wall: All insulation works when it is installed properly and has no gaps, voids, or compressed areas Behind the walls of a Green Home

16. Behind the walls of a Green Home Well-sealed and properly insulated walls, ceiling, and floors help maintain even temperatures throughout the house and save you up to 40 % on heating and cooling costs. A tighter home also reduces the amount of humidity, dust, pollen, pests, and noise that can come inside .

17. Independent Testing and Inspection to Ensure Quality Construction E-300 , ENERGY STAR and NAHB Green qualified homes are inspected and tested by an independent Home Energy Rater to meet rigorous guidelines for energy efficiency. Home Energy Raters inspect insulation installation, perform tightness tests on the home's envelope and duct system, and ensure that all energy-efficient features and equipment are properly installed in your new home. Third Party Review Photo of Man Conducting Blower Door Test: A blower door test evaluates the leakiness of the house. Photo of Man Conducting Duct Blaster Test: A duct blaster test evaluates the leakiness of the duct system.

20. How W&A takes it to the next level of Green Building

22. OPTIONAL SOLAR UPGRADES

23. OPTIONAL SOLAR HOTWATER HEATING Energy Savings By installing a solar water heating system, a typical household can meet 50 to 80 percent of their hot water needs.

25. Sneak peak at Teakwood Green…

28. TEAKWOOD GREEN Now is the time to Build Green with TEAKWOOD GREEN . We are a locally owned business, with over 50 years combined building experience, proudly introducing Greenville’s first certified Green Home Community. Come join us!

29. How much does a W&A Construction Certified E-300, Energy Star , Green home Cost? code built home W&A Energy Star Green home Home price (90% mortgage,6%interest)* $150,000 $154,500 Loan amount $135,000 $139,050 Monthly payment $809 $834 Energy bills $200 $150(25% savings) $120(40% savings) True monthly cost $1009 $984 of homeownership Monthly savings $25 $55 *Estimated payments do not include taxes and insurance, value for comparison only

31. E-300 Certificate awarded upon completion of final inspection

34. Welcome to Teakwood Green Green Homes… Building for the Future Now is the time to join us!