5.3
R-2000
 

 
 

 

  R-2000 homes have been identified as the most energy-efficient, environmentally responsible homes available today. Every R-2000 home is designed, built, tested and certified to meet exacting technical standards. With a unique blend of technology and craftsmanship, R-2000 homes offer energy savings, health and comfort advantages.

R-2000 features:
Continuous ventilation system throughout house
Environmentally friendly materials and equipment
Advanced heating and cooling system
Energy-efficient appliances and lighting
Energy-efficient windows and doors
A continuous building envelope to reduce drafts and heat loss
High levels of insulations

Optional features:
In-home offices
Ceramic floors
Odourless paint
Heat pumps
Solid hardwood flooring
In-floor radiant heating
Silent flooring systems

R-2000 homes can only be constructed by trained builders. The R-2000 home is not only energy efficient but better built as well

R-2000 benefits:
Better air quality
Better built
Higher resale value
Lower mortgage rates
Reduced operating costs
More environmentally friendly
Less noise and dust
Fewer drafts and cold spots
More comfortable
Lower energy bills

Energy savings can be reduced by as much as 50% over a conventionally built home. Some banking institutions offer special mortgage rates. In addition, resale values are often higher.