Energy Efficiency
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
Our team at Benchmark Builders is committed to creating energy-efficient homes that not only reduce our carbon footprint but also help our customers save on energy costs. We understand the importance of sustainability and the positive impact it can have on the environment and the economy, and we prioritize using energy-efficient materials and technologies in all of our construction projects—ensuring that our homes meet and exceed industry standards for energy efficiency. Benchmark Builders is constantly researching and implementing new ways to improve our homes' energy performance and provide our customers with a comfortable, healthy and cost-effective living space.
Energy-Efficient Homes
Maximize Comfort and Savings With Our Insulation
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, homeowners can save an average of 20% on heating and cooling costs by adding effective, eco-friendly insulation. Benchmark Builders takes pride in providing a wide range of efficient insulation solutions to ensure that our homeowners enjoy maximum comfort while reducing energy costs.
Our homes are equipped with state-of-the-art insulation technology to ensure that your home performs optimally while keeping other energy-efficient systems in check. These solutions work together to keep your home warm during winter and cool during summer, making it easy to maintain comfortable temperatures all year round. By doing so, you not only get to enjoy a more comfortable living space, but you’ll also save a significant amount on energy bills over time.
The Benchmark Difference
At Benchmark Builders, we utilize various energy-efficient practices in our construction process to improve insulation performance. These include:
- 2x6 walls, which provide more space for insulation in order to reduce heat loss during winters and heat gain during summers.*
- Raised heel trusses, which extend insulation to the outside edge of the roof and over the top of exterior walls, ensuring maximum insulation coverage.*
- Full wall basement or crawlspace insulation blankets to keep the cold in the ground and not in the home.
- High-efficiency windows, which keep the cold out during winters and the reflective heat out during summers, resulting in lower energy consumption.
- Insulated hot water pipes to reduce energy usage and lower heating bills.
- Sealed ventilation ducts to ensure minimal leakage of heat and air conditioning, improving energy efficiency.
- Advanced home sealing and draft stopping to keep the outside air outside, increasing energy efficiency.
- High-efficiency heating and air conditioning systems, which minimize energy usage resulting in lower energy bills.
*Features available on most Benchmark Homes. See sales manager for further details.