Building Green…..What Makes A J.S. Hovnanian & Sons’ Home GREEN

The construction of green homes has become a mainstream trend. While many builders claim to be “green,” South Jersey-based homebuilder J.S. Hovnanian & Sons has both the experience and certification to back it up.

Their active-adult community, Roesville, in Frederica, Delaware was the first to be certified green by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). The more than 400 ranch-style, single-family homes planned for the Roesville community will be constructed with the use of specific materials and building techniques that meet the NAHB guidelines.

“The smart design and efficiency of the homes we build provide economical savings to our buyers while also contribute to a healthier environment,” said Stephen Hovnanian, principal of J.S. Hovnanian & Sons.

While many builders implement a variety of measures to construct homes that barely meet the lowest standards for green certification, J.S. Hovnanian goes beyond these metrics to ensure that the homes they design and build include the most stringent green building practices.

In fact, for over seven years, J.S. Hovnanian & Sons’ homes have been built above the ENERGY STAR guidelines, earning them an exceptional level of performance. Some of the key building and ENERGY STAR practices the company implements to achieve their green certification includes:

· Engineered roof trusses material waste is kept to a minimum during manufacture and they are stronger than old roof styles
· Panelized walls keep material waste down to a minimum during manufacture
· PEX manobloc system for indoor water delivery gets water to the faucet faster via dedicated tubing, so you waste less to get hot water
· Site design creates a minimal impact on the natural environment and uses native plants
· Sealed duct work with special adhesives to minimize leaks
· Low-E argon-filled window keeps conditioned air in and the outside air out
· High-efficiency tankless hot water heaters
· Energy Star appliances reduce energy costs and help keep your carbon footprint to a minimum
· Special insulation practices ensure a tight seal for your home
· Programmable Thermostats help to save energy, money, and help fight global warming

“Our 45-years of experience as master planners and builders has enabled us to design cutting-edge products that meet the needs and budgets of today’s buyers without compromising the future of our environment,” added Hovnanian.

For more information about J.S. Hovnanian & Sons’ Roesville community in Delaware, please contact Kathy Engel at 302-335-5804 or visit http://www.hovhomes.com.

(prepared by J.S. Hovnanian & Sons)