StoneRidge Builders is very conscious of the impact that new home construction has on our planet. That is why we offer what we like to call “shades of green” in an effort to reduce the ecological footprint that we leave with each project. The best part of building green with StoneRidge, is the cost. Our standard green package only increases cost by 2-5% for the average home.

We start by building your home as Energy Star certified, ensuring that you will be comfortable in both hot and cold weather without using large amounts of energy. (All of our homes are Energy Star certified). We can then include the following specifications as part of our standard green home package.

Standard Green Package

• Low impact site design that protects native habitat and natural resources
• Sun tempered house orientation, window placement, and overhang design provides for solar assisted heating and cooling
• Advanced framing techniques and open web floor trusses use fewer materials while maintaining maximum structural integrity
• Energy Star certification saving a minimum of 15% of heating and cooling costs over standard energy code specifications
• High efficiency heating systems, fixtures and appliances use less energy to operate
• Green certified carpet tiles, wood floors, and ceramic tiles contain recycled content and offer highly renewable and sustainable options
• Low or no VOC paints, finishes, and adhesives and no added formaldehyde wall, floor, and ceiling sheathing and insulation are used to improve your indoor air quality
• Wood products are purchased from vendors that practice sustainable forestry ensuring that wood will remain a truly renewable resource
• Framing lumber is harvested from eastern forests reducing the embodied energy it takes to ship the lumber to the site
• Special moisture management techniques that reduce mold growth start at your foundation with a special 3 part waterproofing and insulating process that guarantees a dry and conditioned basement
• A comprehensive home “manual” explaining all of the green aspects of your new home and includes an inventory of the native vegetation found on your property

“Greener” options – a la carte

• Solar electricity and hot water systems that can reduce or eliminate your dependency on grid supplied electricity
• Natural clay plaster walls instead of gypsum drywall
• Blown in recycled denim insulation
• Alternative fuels heating systems such as geothermal, dual fuel, and wood fired systems
• Exposed beam construction reducing the need for additional finishing materials
• Energy Recovery Ventilation for improved air circulation
• Grey water re-use system (as code allows.)
• Rainwater collection and re-use systems installed
• Sustainable kitchen and bath cabinetry made from hybrid woods or agri-fiber composites
• LEEDS certification of your home