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Resort Housing Group
11718 Ocean Gateway
Ocean City, MD 21842
1-800-554-7721 or
410-213-7721
reshomes@beachin.net
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 | A Green Feature |
 | Adds Structural Integrity |
 | Will Lower Energy Bills |
 | Will Lower Maintenance |
 | Improves Air Quality |
- Continuous footer w/ steel - By pouring a continuous footer and tying the perimeter into the center piers, uneven settlement is greatly deterred.
- AdvanTech Sub-Floor - Sub-floor that is moisture-resistant, unlike standard plywood or OSB, so won't facilitate mold growth. AdvanTech® Flooring is manufactured to be environmentally friendly. They utilize small, fast-growing tree species and use the process waste to fuel their facilities. In addition, they have implemented the Sustainable Forestry Initiative Program throughout all their wood procurement operations. The program incorporates company-wide procedures and policies that meet or exceed SFI performance measures for wood procurement and timber harvesting activities.
- 410A refrigerant ILO R22 - An HCFC known as R-22 has been the refrigerant of choice for residential heat pump and air-conditioning systems for more than four decades. HCFCs are less damaging to the ozone layer than CFCs, but still contain ozone-destroying chlorine. Unfortunately for the environment, releases of R-22, such as those from leaks, contribute to ozone depletion. In addition, R-22 is a greenhouse gas and the manufacture of R-22 results in a by-product (HFC-23) that contributes significantly to global warming. The Montreal Protocol through the Clean Air is working on phasing out R-22 completely. It is however still used. 410A refrigerant is a replacement that is a blend of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), substances that do not contribute to depletion of the ozone layer.
- Sealed Metal Trunkline ILO ductboard - All ducts are sized to deliver correct airflow to each room and sealed with mastic to prevent leaks. The ducts are tested by a third party to make sure they work as planned. Ductboard is made of fiberglass and is porous, trapping mold spores and decreasing air quality. Under the house, it is also more susceptible to mold and animal damage.
- Conditioned Crawl Space - The crawl space is insulated so it remains the same temperature as the interior of the home. This reduces residual energy loss from HVAC duct work and decreases moisture build-up, allowing you to breathe easier!
- Therma-pane low-E vinyl Windows - Low-E energy efficient windows reduce the amount of glare and heat gain through high performance glass. They are also well built to limit the amount of air leakage and use an Intercept spacer system to minimize conduction.
- Therma-Tru fiberglass exterior Doors - Fiberglass doors are virtually maintenance free. They do not rust as metal doors do. Therma-tru leads the industry in energy efficiency innovation.
- Controlled Air exchange - With the increased insulation making the house tighter, fresh air exchange is important to increasing the indoor air quality. These exhaust fans are on timers, to make sure that they don't constantly run, wasting energy.
- Energy Star light fixtures and Compact Flourescent light bulbs - If every American home replaced just one incandescent light bulb with a compact fluorescent light bulb (aka CFLs): we'd save enough energy to light more than 3 million homes for a year; we'd save more than $600 million in annual energy costs; we'd prevent greenhouse gases equivalent to the emissions of more than 800,000 cars. According to the Federal Trade Commission, incandescent bulbs lose 90 percent of the electricity consumed as heat and only last 750-1000 hours, whereas CFLs use 75 percent less energy for the same amount of light (producing no heat) and last 10,000 hours. For the homeowner this means a savings of $30 or more over each bulb's lifetime, not to mention the significant decrease of millions of tons of global warming pollution. Just make sure to recycle them properly, because they contain mercury.
- Kemper Cabinets - The cabinets are certified by the Environmental Stewardship Program (ESP). This is a voluntary program that recognizes manufacturers that use environmentally responsible materials and manufacturing processes, along with recycling waste and using low emission coatings.
- Trane HVAC - Trane is the largest supplier of HVAC systems in the world and has the largest number of LEED certified installers, the Trane corporation has made a commitment to the environment. Certified Trane Professionals engineer units for optimum Energy efficiency (i.e. location of vents, returns, length of ductwork, tonnage of units).
- Energy Star Appliances - Frigidaire appliances are all energy star certified. By purchasing Energy Star Certified Apppliances, the house uses 10-50% less energy and water than standard models.
- House wrap - A non-woven, nonperforated sheet made by spinning extremely fine continuous high-density polyethylene (HDPE) fibers that are fused together to form a strong uniform web, designed to create millions of extremely small pores that resist bulk water and air penetration while allowing moisture vapor to pass through. It has a high level of air resistance- to help prevent drafts, reduce energy bills and resist the flow of moisture laden air through wall cavities. It has a high level of water resistance - to help protect the wall cavity from water that gets behind the cladding. It has a moderate to high vapor permeability - to promote drying in wall systems. It is durable- to withstand the rigors of the construction site and continue to perform once construction is completed.
- Tyvek tape - For maximum reduction of air infiltration through wall systems, Tyvek tape is used to help create a seamless, protective envelope. This tape is waterproof, adaptable to temperatures, and conformable unlike traditional tapes.
- Certainteed Siding - Certainteed is working to help the environment through the development of sustainable building materials and products. Their vinyl siding is made from 80% recycled content, does not emit harmful chemicals, plant has an Environmental Management System, reduces the carbon footprint of the building, and is eligible for LEED credits.
- Rain Garden and Gutters - A depressed area that allows groundwater to percolate, absorbing impurities and metals before it reaches bays and oceans and downspouts engineered to direct water so it does not affect grading and swales.
- Vapor Barrier - We use a 6 mil vapor barrier. This decreases incidence of mold and improves air quality.
- Low VOC paint - As paint is applied to a surface and begins to dry, the VOCs or Volatile organic compounds, in the paint are escaping into the air and may continue to off-gas at low levels for years after application. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, some VOCs used in paints are known human carcinogens and VOCs emissions can also contribute to ozone depletion.
- Landscaping - We use native plants that remove metals and impurities from groundwater. They are also drought-resistant, so require less water. Stones create a pervious hardscape that doesn't require watering to keep alive like grass.
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