Building Green, Heathier Environment, Lower Electric Bills,Save The Environment
Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at 12:24PM Building green: Better for the environment and homeowners
Green construction is an idea that is here to stay. American's homes use about 25% of all the energy used in the United States and about 75% of the water. Green construction simply means using smarter building methods and more energy efficient materials to save money and to reduce the impact on the environment.
The benefits are significant:
Cleaner air inside your house means a healthier environment
for your family
Less waste of materials, helping to keep costs down
Better energy efficiency which can significantly lower your utility bills
As builders of manufactured homes, we have always focused on efficient use of materials. At our plants, we have developed innovative ways to reduce waste and use less energy to build top quality homes.
Constructed from green materials: inside and out.
Several key suppliers have also made commitments to green manufacturing. Their products, when installed correctly, can contribute to LEED certification of the home. LEED Homes have been reviewed by the U.S. Green Building Council to ensure they meet the highest environmental performance standards. Learn more about LEED certification
The Construction Process
Factory-crafted construction: A better way to build
What exactly is a factory-crafted home? It may be hard to imagine building a home in a factory, but compared to building on site, there are some big advantages:
Controlled environment - Homes built in a factory aren't exposed to the elements.
Time - Electrical, plumbing and every other construction process is done at the factory, eliminating the scheduling hassles that slow down site-built construction. And we're not subject to the same weather delays you experience when everything happens on site.
Cost - There is very little waste building a factory-crafted home - and, because we buy construction materials in large quantities, we can offer lower prices.
Quality - Every Fleetwood home meets or exceeds the code requirements of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and is scrutinized by countless inspections.
Construction Highlights
Seeing raw materials transformed into nearly complete homes is fascinating. For every home we build, skilled craftsmen execute thousands of tasks. Here are highlights of the process for most of our homes:
Steel cross members and outriggers are welded to massive steel I-beams to form the base frame, which is engineered to support the weight of the structure and meet federal building codes.
Floor joists are laid over the base frame. Insulation, heat ducts, and plumbing are installed.
Flooring is fastened and glued to the floor joists.
While the frame is constructed, walls are built. For extra strength and stability, sheetrock is both nailed and glued to wall studs.
Once walls are installed, truss rafters are attached and high-grade insulation is put in.
Roof sheathing and roofing paper is installed. This is sealed with tar three feet from the edge for extra protection. The roof is then shingled. This process varies by home type.
All interior finish work is done including installation of custom cabinetry from Fleetwood's industry-leading cabinet shops.
Siding is mounted and windows set.
Multi-section homes are checked to ensure seams and patterns match, final inspection is conducted, and the home prepared for transportation.
Another carefully crafted Edgewood Home, ready for delivery, is completed in a few days instead of weeks or months.
Edgewood Homes
We Sell Homes All Over Kentucky And Tennessee We Have Customers In Towns Like
Williamsburg Kentucky , Mc Creary Co Kentucky , Corbin Kentucky , London Kentucky , Somerset Kentucky , Bowling Green Kentucky , Hazard Kentucky , Pikeville Kentucky ,
Preston burg Kentucky , Richmond Kentucky , Berea Kentucky , Monticello Kentucky , Many Many Moore
We Sell Homes All Over Tennessee In Towns Like Oneida Tennessee , Huntsville Tennessee ,Scott Co Tennessee ,
Jamestown Tennessee , Lafollatte Tennessee , Jellico Tennessee , Knoxville Tennessee , Robbins Tennessee , Clinton Tennessee ,
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We Carry All The Name Brands Like
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Edgewood Homes
275 Happy Hollow Rd
Williamsburg, Ky 40769
Phone Dewayne (606)549-5223 or Cell (606)524-8510
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