Earth Friendly Building

The push to be "Earth Friendly" has never been stronger. It is at the forefront of everyone's mind because the quality of our environment and our quality of life depend on it. That's why Avonlea has applied all of our resources, experience and knowledge to become a leader in sustainable building. 

We've raised the bar in our earth-friendly building practices by applying BuiltGreen standards to every single home we build. Every Avonlea home uses only the finest materials, equipment and features. Some of these include:

• 92% energy-efficient furnaces
• 98% efficient tankless water systems
• water saving toilets and faucets
• low-e windows that perform up to 200% better(Energy Star rated)
• a programmable thermostat that has required features to maintain the most comfortable living environment
• extra effort to ensure an efficient air tight home
• use of materials and fixtures that are recognized as energy efficient or have recycled content (such as appliances, carpets, laminates, paint, drywall and shingles)
• choosing trades that follow recycling programs and adhere to earth-friendly practices
• spray foam in troublesome areas of the house to ensure the most comfortable living experience possible
• extensive cedar details
• cedar deck

Whatever floor plan you choose, every Avonlea home is:

• healthier to live in
• very cost effective to maintain
• energy efficient
• water efficient

At Avonlea, being earth-friendly isn't a costly option you pay more for. Our home-building standards make it possible for you to have a positive impact on our environment today and for future generations.