Green Is Gold for New Homeowners
Sep 19 - PRNewswire
Home ownership is once again becoming a reality for thousands of Americans.
The federal government has just announced a $7,500 Housing Tax Credit for
homebuyers, and one Harrisburg homebuilder is helping their cause by
implementing green building practices that save homeowners even more money.
Triple Crown Corporation has dubbed its environmental program "Living
Green." This set of environmentally-friendly initiatives reduces pollution
during the building process and saves energy after construction is complete.
The Living Green program benefits homeowners by cutting the monthly cost of
owning a new home through reduced energy consumption.
"Our customers will always want to own a home because home is the most
important place in their world. We've made purchasing a new home a little
more affordable while also preserving the environment," says Mark X. DiSanto,
CEO at Triple Crown.
Energy-efficient steps reduce monthly bills and Triple Crown Corporation's
Energy Star Certification means their homes meet strict energy-efficient
guidelines set by the EPA and US Department of Energy.
Low emittance window glaze saves energy in both summer and winter, and
state-of-the-art HVAC and plumbing equipment reduce the waste present in
some old systems.
Aesthetic areas of the house feature eco-friendly products as well. Carpet
padding is made from recycled plastic and interior doors are comprised of
recycled wood products. Vinyl siding and asphalt shingles feature 25% and
15% recycled products, respectively.
Crews establish detention and retention areas on the construction site
before work begins to prevent waterway pollution. Silt fences placed on down
slopes prevent erosion. All plant life along the banks of streams is
preserved, reducing the potential for runoff to disrupt stream ecosystem.
Each "Living Green" home implements sustainable wood products taken from
lumber mill waste, recycled sawdust, or byproducts from the new-wood
production process during construction. Eco-friendly wood comprises the roof
trusses, floors, oriented strand board, and MDF wood trim.
Triple Crown Corporation (http://www.triplecrowncorp.com/new_homes.html) is
a developer, builder and property management company providing excellence in
real estate services since 1977. They build homes in and around the
Harrisburg area and have the following active communities: Apple Creek Farms
--Susquehanna Township, Harrisburg; Carriage Park -- South Londonderry
Township, Palmyra, Ivy Ridge -- Swatara Township, Harrisburg and Silver
Brook -- Hampden Township, Mechanicsburg.
Press Release Contact Information: Karen Jordan Marketing Manager Triple
Crown Corporation 717.657.5729 x129 jordank@triplecrowncorp.com
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CONTACT: Karen Jordan, Marketing Manager of Triple Crown
Corporation,+1-717-657-5729, ext. 129, jordank@triplecrowncorp.com
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