The Green House Effect

At Dominion Homes, we are taking the first steps to build a green foundation for our people, our products, our homes – and your home. Living responsibly doesn’t mean having to live with less. It simply means making a conscious effort to minimize negative impact and encourage positive impact on our environment, both inside and out. From increasing energy efficiency to reducing dependence on natural resources, living green is easier than you think and can actually save you money!

	Roof coverings that are more durable reduce the frequency of roof replacement.  Our dimensional Elk® shingles come with a 30-year warranty.
	Energy-efficient windows that incorporate advanced technologies like low-emittance flow (low-E) glass coatings and composite framing materials keep heat inside in the winter and outside in the summer.  Andersen Corporation continuously strives for their facilities, processes and products to meet or exceed all applicable environmental government regulations.  Andersen is a charter member of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).
	High efficiency furnace and air conditioner save money and energy. All houses will include 92.1% efficient Carrier gas furnaces with programmable thermostat along with high efficiency 13 Seer air conditioners with environmentally friendly Puron® refrigerant.
	ENERGY STAR Appliances - Whirlpool® and KitchenAid® appliances are ENERGY STAR rated, which means they consume less energy than most appliances.
	Nu-Wool® Insulation is a naturally green product that uses up to 40% less energy than conventionally insulated homes.  This saves you up to 40% on your energy bills!  Nu-Wool homes are also quieter inside because the density deadens noise.
	GreenGuard® RainDrop™ Housewrap utilizes moisture management technology that acts as water barrier diverting bulk water straight down channels to the base of exterior wall. This house wrap has threads in it that create an air gap, allowing air to flow behind the siding so that humidity can escape.
	Our Foundations are insulated with TUFF-N-DRI®. The two-step process relieves hydrostatic pressure on basement walls, resulting in a warm, dry basement that is guaranteed for 30 years.
	Water-saving toilets and low-flow faucets cut down on water consumption and save on usage costs.
	Engineered floor trusses and wood products like oriented strand board (OSB) do not require large, old trees for their manufacture.  Both are resource efficient and enhance durability.
	Aristokraft® Cabinets demonstrate an ongoing commitment to environmental practices and sustainability.   Aristokraft is aligned with the National Association of Home Builders’ Green Home Building Guidelines that employ the use of environmentally responsible materials in cabinet products and minimize the environmental impact by recycling wastes and using low emission coatings.
	Shaw® Carpet is both fashionable and responsible. Without losing durability or aesthetics, Shaw Industry's recycled carpet program eliminates 300 million pounds of landfill waste every year.

Wherever possible, Dominion is committed to using recycled materials and products with low environmental impact throughout our homes.