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LUXURY
MODEL FEATURES
In addition to our "standard" features and specs, you get these LUXURY
upgrades on most models. All of our models have unique features and
differ in some ways.
* Master Builder
20 page
Ten-Year Limited Warranty.
Also, a 26 page
DBU Home Owner's Guide.
* Energy Star:
DBU’s
Luxury Model homes qualify for EPA’s Energy Star certificate with these
features: 14 SEER AC unit with 410A refrigerant, digital
thermostat, efficient air filters, Low E
tinted windows, R50 attic
insulation, R21 sidewall batts w/ 1” exterior foam, air barrier
poly-sealing (doors, windows, bottom plates, and penetrations) w/ split
batts, sealing of return/supply cans & R6 flex ducts, advanced framing
techniques, skylight or SolaTube, energy efficient hot water heater, low
flow toilets, low VOC emission paints & carpets, and blower door & duct
blaster testing with HERS inspection and rating for the
Energy Star certificate.
Other energy upgrade options include; upgraded windows
(triple E or 6200 series), radiant barrier TechShield roof sheeting,
tank-less under-counter hot water heaters, spray foam insulation, attic
vent fan, hot water heater upgrade, etc.
*
Vaulted ceilings and pot shelves in dining room, great room and
kitchen and some bedrooms.
* Pocket doors
to laundry/pantry, master bath and closet on most floor plans.
*
Unique and
stylish interior trim
pop-outs. Hand textured
walls in living area.
* Your choice,
ranch or oval arched
door openings with trim.
Interior door handles RITZ style.
* Framed entertainment centers. Fireplaces on some models.
Recessed niches and sculpturing.
* White porcelain
cast iron kitchen
sink. Double lavs
in master bath. Elongated
commodes.
* Vitreous China
bath lavs or
marble. Upgraded
decorator faucets throughout.
* Master bath shower
tiled (with
decorator tile trim) or
marbleized,
your choice.
* ALL
counter tops ceramic
tiled or solid.
Full back-splash in kitchen, or decorator trim.
* Over 200
square feet of
ceramic floor tile
in kitchen and both baths.
* Upgraded light fixtures
and carpet allowances, your choice of manufacturer, style, color.
* Upgraded cabinets and allowances, your choice of
manufacture, design and finish.
* Upgraded appliances and allowances.
Again, your choice on everything.
* Finished phone
and TV jacks
in each room.
Decora light
switches. *
WIRSBO AQU APEX
high tech water system, 25 year limited warranty.
* Mirrored closet doors in most bedrooms.
Sculptured windows.
Upgraded paint. Accent walls some models.
* Front covered patio, Phoenix tower or porch on
most models.
* Unique exterior pop-outs.
* Frosted glass
in the front door or an
eight-foot door with a brass
handle set.
* Living area
2x6 studs exterior braced and reinforced to new code standards.
* Insulated OH garage doors. 8’ high OH garage doors on
some models.
*
3, 4 or 5-car double or triple door garages on some
models. RV barns optional (see our website).
* Stylish
brushed edging on front
sidewalk and driveway.
Decorative finishes optional.
* A big
30' long, ten foot
wide covered rear patio, 12’
on some models.
See our web site
www.dbuhomes.com
for over 46 floor plans.
You can save up to
$8,000 or more on home costs by purchasing your own lot.
Check on Bill’s
$4,000 limited-time gift for allowance upgrades!
TURNKEY Construction...includes sales tax, all permits, licenses, septic
tank or sewer hoop-up, water meter, above ground electric service, etc.
You provide the lot ready to build on.
If you wish, we'll supervise the survey, PERC test, and grading
work. Landscaping and
ceiling fan installation not included.
All dimensions and specs are approximate.
Builder reserves the right to make minor and normal adjustments
due to material availability and construction conditions.
Prices and specs are subject to change due to market conditions.
Some models have additional upgrades and changes from these
specifications.
Economy options available. Prices and specs subject to change. 6-10
ENERGY STAR
Energy Star Certificate Included in DBU’s
Luxury Models!
·Save money
·Comfort
·Higher home value & faster resale
·Ecology
In addition to
DBU’s "standard" features and
specs, these upgrades are included:
Energy Star: DBU’s
Luxury Model homes qualify for EPA’s
Energy Star
certificate:
To earn the
Energy Star,
a home must meet strict guidelines for energy efficiency set by the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). These homes are at least 15% more
energy efficient than homes built to the 2004 International Residential
Code (IRC), and include additional energy saving features that typically
make them 20–30% more efficient than standard homes. Homes achieve this
level of performance through a combination of energy–efficient
improvements, including:
·Effective Insulation Systems
·High–Performance Windows
·Tight Construction and Ducts
To ensure your home meets
Energy Star
guidelines, third–party verification by a certified
Home Energy Rater is required
by the EPA. This Rater works closely with DBU throughout the construction process to
help determine the needed energy–saving equipment and construction
techniques and conduct required on–site diagnostic testing and
inspections to document that your home is eligible for the
Energy Star label.
See,
EnergyStar.gov
and
EnergyStar.gov/ new homes
410A refrigerant for AC units:
Most air-conditioners
and heat pumps use a refrigerant called R-22. Emissions of R-22 are a
significant factor in depleting the ozone layer that protects animals
and people from harmful rays from the sun. However, DBU buys
air-conditioner heat pumps that use a more efficient and environmentally
friendlier refrigerant called
R-410A
Trane SB14c High Efficiency AC
heat pump: See,
Trane XB14 Or, optional
Trane SL16c Ultra Efficiency 2-stage: See,
Trane XL16i Click on
brochure for information of savings, advantages, etc.
Digital thermostat: Non-programmable digital
thermostats are easy to use and preferred by most people. No batteries
are required. It will permanently retain your temperature settings. See,
Trane Thermostats or
Trane Programmable Thermostats
Efficient air filters:
Check your filter every month, especially
during heavy use months (summer in Lake Havasu). If the filter looks
dirty after a month, change it. At a minimum, change the filter every 3
months. A dirty filter will slow down airflow and make the system work
harder to keep you warm or cool — wasting energy. A clean filter will
also prevent dust and dirt from building up in the system — leading to
expensive maintenance and/or early system failure. See,
Air
Filters
Low E windows:
Low-emittance (Low-E)
coatings are microscopically thin, virtually invisible, metal or
metallic oxide layers deposited on a window or skylight-glazing surface
primarily to reduce the U-factor by suppressing radiative heat flow.
See,
Low-E
R50 attic insulation:
R-factor is a numerical indicator of an insulation's
efficiency at retarding the flow of heat. The scale goes from low to
high; higher R-numbers mean a given insulation is better able to stop
heat transfer or cooling losses. See,
Attic Insulation and
Blown
Insulation
R21 sidewall batts w/ 1” exterior foam:
Fiberglass
insulation with asphalted Kraft paper and stapling flanges. See,
Sidewall Insulation
1” foam has an R value of 4.3.
½” drywall has an R value of 0.45.
The stucco is 0.20. Thus, the total R value is 26. Upgrades are more
economically done with insulation such as
spray foam.
Air barrier poly-sealing: DBU seals
doors, windows, bottom plates, and penetrations including those
requiring split batts. See,
Poly Sealing
Sealing of return/supply cans &
R6 flex ducts:
Insulated ducts are
UL181 listed and have an R-Value of 6 and a 10-year warranty. The duct connections are sealed and tested. See,
Flex Ducts
or AC Ducts
Advanced framing techniques:
According to the DOE,
Advanced
Framing Techniques and
Optimum Value Engineering, are standards designed to improve home energy efficiency. Included are 6” studs at 24”
O.C. with steel diagonal bracing, mid-span braces/fire stops, steel
plates, nailing, OSB shear panels, and drywall shear panel/nailing.
These walls are designed to be stronger with an increased volume of
6”-thick insulation, a double-layer vapor barrier, and 1” of foam all
installed to code.
Energy efficient hot water heater:
Water
heating can account for 14%–25% of the energy consumed in your home.
See,
Energy Efficient Hot Water
Low flow toilets: Colorado River and local code
required water saving plumbing. See,
Low Flow
Low VOC emission paints & carpets: One of
the top 5 leading health risks are in the U.S. according to the EPA is
the air in your house. One of the leading causes of that problem is the
paints, varnishes and solvents containing VOC's. VOC stands for
Volatile
Organic Compound and has been a key component of the composition
of oil based paint and can be a problem even in traditional latex based
paints. See,
Alternative Interior Paints
HERS inspection and rating for the Energy Star
certificate:
Independent inspection and testing helps make sure a home is energy
efficient. See,
HERS Inspection and
Energy Savings
Skylight or SolaTube: SolaTubes and similar energy
saving products are natural light tubes with
reflective material
that can transfer up to 500 percent more daylight than other systems
such as skylights. See, SolaTubes
OPTIONAL COST-SAVING ENERGY UPGRADES
Energy Star hot water heater
upgrade:
A single-unit storage water heater offers a ready reservoir—from 60
to 80 gallons—of hot water. See,
Water Heater Upgrades
Tankless under-counter hot water
heaters:
Demand (tankless or instantaneous) water heaters provide hot water
only as it is needed. It eliminates the standby energy losses associated
with storage water heaters, which can save you money. See,
Tankless Hot Water
Upgraded windows (triple E or
Simonton 6200 series):
Framing
materials can be aluminum, vinyl, steel, or Fiberglas. Some upgrades include triple E and a wider air space
between panes for added insulation value. See,
Upgraded Windows
Radiant Barrier TechShield Roof
Sheathing: LP®
TechShield® is the original radiant barrier roof sheathing.
Installed in more than one
million homes, this product helps block radiant heat in the roof from
entering the attic, keeping the attic cooler, lowering energy costs and
making the home more comfortable. See,
LP Tech Shield and
VaporVents™ technology
Spray foam insulation: Sprayed products helps stop
air and moisture infiltration, keeps dust and pollen out, saves on
energy costs, and adds strength to the building structure. It’s
permanent and will not sag. See, Spray Foam
or
Optimize Performance
Attic vent fan w/ thermostat: Helps lower the temperature in the attic. See,
Attic
Fans
The
active Internet links shown in blue.
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