Substantial Energy Savings - Top |
Reduces the home owner’s energy budget throughout the year |
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Uses 30% less purchased energy* than homes designed to the Ontario Building Code |
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Higher Quality Construction - Top |
Greater comfort and energy efficiency year round |
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Ultra high 1.5 ACH50 air tightness |
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Upgraded specifications for heating and ventilation, windows etc … |
Greater satisfaction for the home buyer |
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Higher product specifications, specialized builder training and careful quality assurance process |
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Designed to provide vastly improved interior air quality and contribute to a healthier environment inside your home |
Healthier building components give off fewer chemicals |
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Low-VOC paints and adhesives, formaldehyde-free cabinets, Green Label carpets, and pre-finished wood floors |
Reduced stale air, odours, pollutants and excess humidity |
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Ventilation system (HRV) delivers fresh filtered air throughout the home |
Less dust, pollen and mould |
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Careful air-sealing of building envelope, air cleaner, and waterproofing and insulation on exterior of foundation walls |
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Environmentally Friendly - Top |
Carefully designed to minimize the effect on the environment |
Lower energy use = monthly savings + greater conservation of energy |
Greater resource effectiveness |
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Uses products from recycled material |
Less indoor pollutants |
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Uses products designed for better indoor air quality = less pollutants |
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1st Rate Home Ownership Experience - Top |
Peace of mind knowing that Urbandale, serving Ottawa for 49 years, stands behind your new home |
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An experienced team that is committed to ensuring satisfaction before and after move-in day |
J.D. Power and Associates ranked* Urbandale "highest in customer satisfaction with new home builders in Ottawa-Carleton area" (2006) |
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Superior Value Today and Tomorrow - Top |
Added comfort every day |
Energy savings throughout the year |
| Home design which contributes to the battle to confront global warming |
| High quality of an R-2000 home will continue to be in demand |
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