Custom New Homes

Sustainable Building what does it mean? At Hauer Homes, Inc. it is a way of life! Each home designed and built is closely thought out to insure all features work together. You can be assured our homes are designed to improve the  air quality you breathe.  At Hauer Homes we make sure that our homes are not just any homes. Did you know that our homes are  50% more efficient then code built homes today!  The end result is that Hauer Homes are designed for you and your familys best interest.

What does Green Cost? It really doesn’t cost you anything more because it SAVES you money. Unless you believe Energy Costs are going down the extra time and money we put into advanced building techniques not only SAVES you money but improves comfort and your safety.

Hauer Homes, Inc.  not only tells you this but as an Northwest Energy Star builder we have a Third Party Building Performance Specialist who reviews our home plans before they start and then test and inspect through out the building process. Safe, Sound and Great for everyone. At the end of the building Process the Third Party Inspector Certifies that your home meets the rigorous standards for Northwest Energy Star homes.

ENERGY STAR qualified products and practices help you save money and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the U.S. EPA and U.S. DOE. The ENERGY STAR label also designates superior energy performance in homes and buildings.

For further information about please click on www.energystar.gov.

 

Homes Structural Attributes

  • Perimeter Insulated crawl space for greater energy conservation and moisture management.
  • Controlled Mechanical Ventilation to insure healthy indoor air.
  • Advanced framing techniques allowing for greater insulation value and lumber conservation
  • Third-party verification and performance testing
  • Insulation R-values exceeding Idaho building code by 15-60%
  • Foam- and caulk-sealed envelope penetrations to eliminate air leakage
  • Hybrid spray-in foam insulation process for economical, maximum air seal and thermal break benefits
  • Complete Dupont Tyvek exterior weatherization system
  • Composite roofing shingles with 50 year warranty
  • Metal roofs and siding
  • Fiber cement siding material with 50 year warranty
  • Fiberglass or wood doors and windows with .30 U-value or less
  • Low VOC caulking, sealants and construction adhesives