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Timbercreek net-zero home
Energy efficiency is the highlight of the home – the 42 solar panels deliver enough energy each year to zero out utility payments for its owners. Since the home opened in January, it is on track to put more juice back on the grid than it uses.
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With exception of the cedar lattice work, no wood was used on the exterior of the house, to resist rotting and limit maintenance. -
Much of the house is constructed from stone, reclaimed brick (painted), and Hardie board siding, which is made primarily of concrete and is termite and moisture resistant. -
The homeowners avoided wall-to-wall carpeting, opting for concrete in many areas. -
The cabinetry and trim work in the house came from special sources and were certified to be formaldehyde-free. -
When building a house as tight as the Timbercreek home, indoor air quality becomes extremely important. Therefore, builders used VOC–free paints and stains. -
Since the owners moved into the home in January, the house is on track to put more energy back on the grid than it uses. -
The house has a south-facing roof line to utilize the long exposure to the sun that powers the solar panels, which produce about 1,000 kilowatt-hours of energy each month.
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