Ashton Woods Homes - ECO-Nomical

Developer of high quality affordable new homes in the Atlanta,Tampa, Orlando, Dallas, Houston, Phoenix and Denver metropolitan areas.

Did you know that by owning an energy-efficient Ashton Woods home can save you as much as 45% each year on your utility bills?

Try our handy Home Energy-Efficiency Upgrade Calculator yourself. Run the numbers on the costs to upgrade a used home to be energy-efficient and you’ll see: There simply is no better choice.


Price You Plan on Paying for a Used Home:		EXAMPLE: 325000
Energy-efficient heating and cooling system: A cleaner, more efficient HVAC system requires less energy while maintaining a comfortable and balanced home environment.	$9,255
Jump ducts: Fan controls, return air ducts, transfer grilles and jumper ducts help balance pressure throughout the home, enabling air to circulate more easily and evenly.	$6,792
Energy-efficient windows: Qualified Energy efficient windows can reduce your energy bills up to 15% while helping protect the environment.	$15,717
Radiant barrier decking: Radiant barriers are installed in buildings to reduce summer heat gain and winter heat loss.	$5,717
Special framing to reduce draft: Would require tearing off sheet rock or entire exterior walls.	Not Feasible
Mold resistant shower & tub walls: Add Cement Hardi Board and anti Fracture Coatings.	$2,100
Fresh air and filter system: Advanced HVAC fresh air vents equalize pressure and reduce drafts, dust and odors by bringing in outside air through the system. Efficient delivery and filtration systems reduce dust, odors and indoor contaminants.	$785
Draft elimination: Would require tearing off home exterior!	Not Feasible
Quality control / inspections: Performance of used home can be done - but fixing existing issues is not feasible!	Not Feasible
Energy-efficient water management system: Low flow faucets, high efficiency toilets and energy efficient dishwashers - reduces water use in home!	$5,600
Indoor Environmental Quality: CARPET - low VOC and has type 6 recyclable continuous filament nylon. PAINTS - High quality interior paints add to longevity and reduce indoor pollutants.	$1,100
Low-emission fluorescent lightning: Reduces overall home energy consumption.	$200
Co2 detectors: Next to a smoke alarm, a carbon monoxide detector could be the most important safety item(s) in your home!	$300
	CALCULATE
Total estimated cost to buy and retrofit a used home:
Cost of Retrofit:

Buy now, you know: There is simply no way around it. Owning an energy-efficient new home from Ashton Woods beats-out buying a used home every time – especially when it comes to yearly utility, maintenance and comfort costs. Now, it’s your turn.

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communities in Atlanta, Tampa, Orlando Dallas, Houston, Phoenix and Denver. Asthon Woods - The Place You Wish To Be