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5 Great Green Products to Include in a Build

Sara — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 23:00:57 +0000

Many home buyers now require more environmentally-friendly products in the construction of their homes. However, while some products are obviously green, others make great contributions to a home’s efficiency without being noticed. Here are some products that can contribute to a more earth-friendly and sustainable home.

Wood Look. FSC-certified bamboo plywood and flooring have the look of wood, are urea formaldehyde-free and carry Indoor Advantage Gold and FloorScore certifications.

Water Savers. Showerheads with flow rates of 1.5 or 1.75 gpm but feature an oversized 4.4-inch diameter spray head and a pressure-compensating device ensure optimal performance regardless of water pressure.

Power Flush. The dual-flush toilets offer users the option of a 0.9-gallon flush for liquid waste or a traditional 1.6 gallons for solid waste.

Get Plugged. In. The new electronic thermostats feature multi-room monitoring, as well as customizable levels of programming.

Ventilation Matters. Energy Star–rated ventilation fans are designed for 4- or 6-inch ducts. New technology can detect and compensate for additional interior pressure by increasing airflow to achieve the specified output.

“Green” comes in many forms, so it helps to look beyond the obvious and investigate other little-known benefits.

Read about more products like these at Builder Magazine.

Legacy Creek Updates June 2011

Matt — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 03:09:33 +0000

Lots of Updates for Legacy Creek in June:

3541 126th Ave NE and 3548 127th Ave NE are SOLD!!! Stay tuned for updates on our two newest models currently under construction - the Tucson and Phoenix!

Blaine Haven | 869 104th LN NE | Nearing Completion

kate — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 14:33:04 +0000

869 104th Lane NE in Blaine Haven is almost completed! This home will be finished by the end of April.

Blaine Haven | 869 104th Lane NE | Front Exterior

Blain Haven | 869 104th Lane NE | Back Exterior

Blaine Haven | 869 104th Lane NE | Finishing Stage

kate — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 20:55:50 +0000

869 104th Lane NE is almost finished! Completion will be the end of February/early March!

Blaine Haven | 869 104th Lane NE | Exterior View

Blaine Haven | 869 104th Lane NE | Cabinets being installed

Legacy Creek | 3500 127th Ave NE | Finishing Phases

kate — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 19:34:20 +0000

The Brockton III is in the finishing stages. Completion will be the end of February.

Legacy Creek | 3500 127th Ave NE | Exterior View

Legacy Creek | 3500 127th Ave NE | Living Room & Fireplace

Legacy Creek | 3500 127th Ave NE | Stairway

Legacy Creek | 3500 127th Ave NE | Detail

Legacy Creek | 3500 127th Ave NE | Bathroom

Legacy Creek | 3500 127th Ave NE | Detail

Legacy Creek | 3509 126th Ave NE| Update

Matt — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 01:25:20 +0000

We have had quite a few inquires about this nearly completed home so I thought I should get a quick blog post up. The bad news is this beautiful home has recently sold, but the good news is we have several other fantastic homes nearing completion. These homes will be completed in the next few weeks and several additional homes within the next few months so check back often!

Legacy Creek | 3509 126th Ave NE | Sheetrock Phase

Matt — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 04:13:16 +0000

Completion is near! The Austin II model was recently sheetrocked and primed. Cabinets and flooring get installed this week!

Legacy Creek | 3500 127th Ave NE | Insulation Phase

Matt — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 04:01:30 +0000

The Brockton III is framed and being insulated. This is the newest floorplan being built in the popular Legacy Creek development.

Blaine Haven | 901 104th Lane NE | Framing Stage

Matt — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 03:47:48 +0000

Norton Homes newest floorplan – The Lancaster. Framing is almost complete!

Blaine Haven | 913 104th Lane NE, Blaine, MN | Foundation Pouring

kate — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 20:25:47 +0000

Blaine Haven | 913 104th Lane NE, Blaine, MN | Foundation

As you can see, Norton Homes has started construction on yet another home in Blaine Haven! The foundation has been poured at 913 104th Lane. Make sure you keep checking back for more photos of the progress.