Why Eco Green Homes ?
| Specifications | STANDARD HOME | ECO GREEN HOMES |
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| Mortgage Discount | Standard mortgage rates | May be eligible for a lower mortgage rate with a 6+ Homestar rating. (Bank terms and conditions apply.) |
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| Higher resale value | Property sells at normal market price/depending on current market. | Property has a higher resale value as compared to a standard house. Independent from the property market. |
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| Certification | No third party Green Certification |
Certified Green Homes Certification by NZGBC and Lifemark |
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| Star Rating | 3 to 4 Homestar if tested |
Building 6 star and above. Recently achieved 10 Star out of 10 under version 3 of Homestar |
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| Each plan checked by in-house certified LEED associate (US Green building Council), Homestar assessor NZ Green building council. | ||
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| Design | - | Energy Modelling |
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| Passive House Standard | No Passive House Certification | Passive House Certification |
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| Foundation | No Edge Insulation | Fully Insulated Foundation with Edge Insulation |
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| Wall | Depending on Location or Local Area. | R 3.8- R 6.00 Continuous Super Wall Insulation, - Using High Performance Wall System - |
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| Windows |
Double Glazed Windows Alumunium Windows Thermally Broken Windows are not required Mostly use Chinese Hardware |
European Quality Triple Glazed Low E Premium Windows Argon Gas Filled Choice of Thermally Broken Alumunium UPVC Windows Wood windows Wood and Alumunium Clad Use of German Hardware Roto Hardware Recessed Windows |
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| Use of 4 mm window Glass | Use 5 mm Toughened Glass | |
| R 0.25 – R0.55 window insulation | R0.86- R 2.00 Window insulation | |
| Kitchen | Standard MDF Kitchen | Certified Non Voc European Technology Kitchen |
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| Paint | Standard paint | Non Voc Paint |
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| Roof | Cold Roof/Insulated Ceiling | Warm Roof/Insulated Roof |
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| Pricing | Cost – $$$$ per sqm | Our price -$$$$ per sqm do not be afraid we are not expensive talk to us. |
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