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A Certified
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Many
homeowners are desiring and some insisting that their home be earth friendly, affordable to
operate, and healthy to live in. By choosing to build green, you have chosen to reduce the
burden on the environment and add value to your home through a voluntary Florida green home
designation administered by the Florida Green Building Coalition. Woodall’s Total
Comfort Systems’ FGBC certifying agent can guide you through the process of qualifying
and documenting your Green Home. FGBC’s Green Home Standard guides you through the
process of selecting green features that are cost effective, benefit the environment and
lowers your energy consumption. The Green Home Certifications Standard categories are as
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| Energy |
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Examples are, energy-efficient oven/range, light colored
interior walls, ductwork sealed with mastic, properly sized HVAC system. |
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| Water |
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are, low-flow shower heads, non-cypress mulch used, water saving clothes washer. |
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| Lot Choice |
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Examples are, site within 1/2 mile of mass transit, site within 1/2 mile of existing
infrastructure. |
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| Site |
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| Examples are, no invasive exotic species, Minimize soil
compaction, stabilize disturbed soil. |
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| Health |
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| Examples are, low/Zero VOC paints,
stains and finishes, protect ducts during construction. |
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| Materials |
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| Examples are, Concrete with fly ash,
window and door flashing, user-friendly clothes washer water shutoff. |
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| Disaster Mitigation |
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| Examples are, seal slab penetrations, vegetation less than 2
ft from foundation, slopes graded away from building. |
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Energy
efficient air conditioning IS green air conditioning. It delivers on promised environmental
benefits more than many other “green” products. Upgrading to an energy
efficient air conditioner will slash your home’s carbon footprint and chop your
electricity bill at the same time. Click on our Carbon Footprint Calculator to see how much
you can save on utilities and how many pounds of carbon you can shrink. Or call us for a
complementary evaluation. |
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Humidity Control |
Temperature is not the only comfort item in the home. High humidity
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contributes to several indoor air
quality issues. |
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Germicidal Lights |
Do you suffer from frequent headaches, fatigue, or
sinus problems? |
Germicidal lights can help with such
symptoms. |
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Zoning |
Are there areas of your home or office that you would like
to control at different |
temperatures?
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