WE’RE A LEADING BUILDER OF ENERGY STAR® CERTIFIED HOMES
As a leading builder of ENERGY STAR® certified* homes, our commitment to energy efficient construction reaches back over 20 years so when we built Canada’s first community of ENERGY STAR® certified homes at Jackson Trails in Ottawa’s west end. Today, we are the leaders in ENERGY STAR® construction, meeting and surpassing ENERGY STAR® current standards on all new freehold homes we build—standards that are verified on every home by an independent energy efficiency auditor.
Certified ENERGY STAR® Homes:
- are up to 20% more efficient than conventional homes built to minimum building code.
- maintain comfortable temperatures in every season through reduced air leakage, more insulation and advanced heating and cooling systems.
- enable healthy indoor air quality though use of advanced fresh air systems (HRV/ERV).
- help create quiet indoor living areas through advanced air tightness and insulation measures
OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU
At Tartan, we’re committed to corporate social responsibility, and we regard building homes to over and above the most recent ENERGY STAR® standard as an important and tangible demonstration of that commitment. Minimizing the environmental footprint of the homes we build benefits not only those who purchase them, but the broader community as well. Energy efficient construction likewise aligns with our twin corporate pillars of innovation and quality, and is a key differentiator for Tartan in the marketplace. It’s a win-win-win for our customers, our company and our community.
HRV
Heat Recovery Ventilation (HRV) system improves indoor air quality by drawing fresh air from the outside while recovering heat from the inside. They also reduce humidity, indoor pollutants, and odours, and remove all water vapor that is produced in the home to ensure there is no moisture that will cause condensation and dampness.
SHINGLES
High-quality, heavyweight, extra strong limited lifetime profile architectural shingles can help reflect more sunlight away from the home, reducing heat absorption.
LOW EXPANSION FOAM
Low expansion foam at all exterior windows and doors plus sealed air ducts in unfinished basements to reduce leaks, drafts and outdoor noise
EXTERIOR BASEMENT WALLS
Exterior basement walls are insulated with R27 insulation to the floor with house wrap on the exterior foundation.
INSULATION UNDER THE SLAB
We put R10 value rigid foam insulation under the basement slab/floor.
WINDOWS
ENERGY STAR® rated windows with a high-performance invisible coating that keeps the heat in during the winter and out during the summer.
WINDOW & DOOR INSULATION
Windows and doors are tightly sealed with low-expansion foam to prevent drafts and reduce extra noise.
LED LIGHTBULBS
Every light in a Tartan home includes LED bulbs, which use 80% less energy and last up to 50 times longer than standard bulbs, resulting in fewer lightbulbs to change throughout your home.
EXTERIOR WALLS
Exterior walls are insulated to R27 value which is achieved by a combination of BATT insulation and exterior foam insulation sheathing and sealed in house wrap to help reduce condensation and heating or cooling loss.
ATTIC INSULATION
R60 blown insulation in the attic. This higher level of insulation can help with improving comfort, reducing energy bills, reducing moisture and preventing ice dams.
BLOWER DOOR TEST
Wall, insulation, roofing, ducts, windows and doors form your's home's envelope. All Tartan homes must pass a special blower door test to ensure their envelope is as tight as possible to ensure comfort and energy efficiency.
DRAIN WATER HEAT RECOVERY SYSTEM
Like long showers and luxurious baths? They’ll cost less in your new home thanks to this high performing drain water heat recovery unit that uses outgoing warm drain water to heat incoming cold fresh water—and your ENERGY STAR® rated water heater.
INDEPENDENTLY VERIFIED
All Tartan homes undergo a 13-point inspection by an independent, accredited ENERGY STAR® auditor, who verifies the homes meet or exceed all standards for air tightness, energy efficiency and air quality.
HIGH EFFICIENCY FURNACE
All Tartan ENERGY STAR® certified homes are equipped with a high efficiency 96% minimum AFUE 2 stage gas value furnace with a high efficiency electronically commutated motor (ECM) furnace with a two-stage burner controlled by a programmable thermostat.
GARAGE CEILIINGS
Garage ceilings are insulated with spray foam insulation to R32 value, where there is a finished room above.
SEALED DUCTWORK
Sealed duct work throughout the unfinished part of the basement. This extra step can help improve indoor air quality by reducing the risk of pollutants entering and circulating through your home.
State of the art ENERGY STAR rated 96% minimum AFUE 2 stage gas value high efficiency furnace and high efficiency electronically commutated motor (ECM) motor maintains proper moisture levels.
Heat Recovery Ventilation (HRV) system improves indoor air quality by drawing fresh air from the outside while recovering heat from the inside. They also reduce humidity, indoor pollutants, and odours, and remove all water vapor that is produced in the home to ensure there is no moisture that will cause condensation and dampness.
High-quality, heavyweight, extra strong limited lifetime profile architectural shingles can help reflect more sunlight away from the home, reducing heat absorption.
Low expansion foam at all exterior windows and doors plus sealed air ducts in unfinished basements to reduce leaks, drafts and outdoor noise
Exterior basement walls are insulated with R27 insulation to the floor with house wrap in the exterior and R10 value insulation under the basement slab/floor.
ENERGY STAR® rated windows with a high-performance invisible coating that keeps the heat in during the winter and out during the summer. Plus they are tightly sealed with low-expansion foam to prevent drafts and reduce extra noise.
Every light in a Tartan home includes LED bulbs, which use 80% less energy and last up to 50 times longer than standard bulbs, resulting in fewer lightbulbs to change throughout your home.
Exterior walls are insulated to R27 value which is achieved by a combination of BATT insulation and exterior foam insulation sheathing and sealed in house wrap to help reduce condensation and heating or cooling loss.
R60 blown insulation in the attic. This higher level of insulation can help with improving comfort, reducing energy bills, reducing moisture and preventing ice dams.
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What is an Energy Star certified home?
* ENERGY STAR@ qualified means a home meets ENERGY STAR@ standards but might not have undergone formal, third-party verification whereas all Tartan Homes are ENERGY STAR@ certified meaning your home has passed third-party testing and certification to ensure it meets ENERGY STAR standards.