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A Better Way To Live
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a thing?
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ouldn’t it be great if increased comfort didn’t come at the expense of
increased energy efficiency, but because of it?
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ouldn’t it be the best of both worlds if you could shrink your carbon
footprint yet occupy a larger space?
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ouldn’t you appreciate being able to express your style in a way that
also makes a statement about environmental responsibility?
If you answered YES to all of the above,
CHOOSE the BETTER way to live with an
EASTFOREST HOME.
You DESERVE the BEST!
“Building smart is not only good for you; it’s
great for the environment! The actions we take not
only benefit your house and neighbourhood directly,
it helps improve the whole planet!”
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A Better Environment…inside and out
Life is all about the choices we make. Investing in an Eastforest home is one of the BETTER choices
you will ever make. You will know it from the moment you first walk through the front door and you’ll
appreciate it every single day for as long as you call it home. Our high standards, quality of materials
and understanding of the science of home construction means we build a BETTER home, so
well-made that every home is 12.1 ENERGY STAR® qualified.
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Energy Saving Insulation
2
Better Barriers to Air Leakage
3
Hard Working ENERGY STAR® Windows
4
Attic Insulation Exceeds Building Code Regulation
5 Energy Efficient Bulbs & Programmable Thermostat
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HRV (Heat Recovery Ventilation) System*
7 High Efficiency ENERGY STAR® Qualified Furnace**
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Healthier Living Spaces
Every Eastforest home is 12.1 ENERGY STAR® qualified.
The ENERGY STAR® trade symbol does not imply certification of this organization or its products. The ENERGY STAR® registered marks are administered and promoted in Canada by Natural
Resources Canada. *Quads, Townhomes & Semi’s will be equipped with an ENERGY STAR® qualified exhaust fan interconnected to furnace for air exchange; ** Quads, Townhomes & Semis will be
equipped with an ENERGY STAR® qualified high efficiency gas-fired forced-air furnace.
Building Envelope
The outer shell of the house, including the foundation, framing, insulation, siding, windows and
doors, is a protective bubble that shelters us from natural conditions like rain, snow, wind, sun heat
and cold and personal concerns such as safety and security. Being smart about the materials used
and how they’re installed is critical to maintain a long-lasting, durable home.
12.1 ENERGY STAR® qualified standard means every home has to be built to a superior degree of
excellence. This takes expertise and as one of the region’s largest homebuilders, Eastforest Homes
is able to work with the best trade partners around. We provide them with additional training, ensure
they follow strict guidelines, measure their success on every home and then independently,
third-party test each one to ensure it meets the exacting standards set by us and ENERGY STAR®.
We demand excellence and you deserve it in your home.
An Eastforest home is a Better built home!
1. Energy Saving Insulation
Wood Studs
• 2” x 6” exterior wall with R-22 batt insulation and with R-5 rigid insulated
sheathing to a total value of R-27
Exterior
Brick Wall
• Basement walls insulated to full wall height with an R-20 insulation blanket
• All windows installed with air barriers and fully caulked
#15 Building Paper
1“ Codeboard
R-5
• Expanding foam insulation between all windows and wall stud openings
1“ Air Space
Batt Insulation R-22
1/2” Drywall
6 Mil Poly Air Barrier
2. Better Barriers to Air Leakage
• Ductwork joints throughout are taped to improve furnace efficiency and airflow
• All exterior walls feature a continuous air barrier
• Expanding foam insulation around all windows and exterior doors for an
airtight seal
3. Hard Working Windows
Argon Gas Fill
• Eastforest homes uses ENERGY STAR® qualified double-glazed low E
Argon filled vinyl clad windows
Interior Glass
• They help keep heat in your home when its winter and keeps heat
out in the summer
• They reduce condensation and help protect your furniture and
interior fabrics from fading
Silver Coating
Exterior Glass
Window Frame
4. Upgraded Attic & Overhead Insulation
• Ceilings insulation to a minimum of R-50 except cathedral ceilings
and exposed floors‡
• R-31 spray foam insulation to exposed floor areas over unheated
spaces such as garages and porches
R-50 Insulation
• Warmer, more comfortable and adequately ventilated
1/2”
6 Mil. Polly
Drywall
Air Barrier
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The ceiling insulation for Quads, Townhomes & Semi’s will have R-value of R-40.
5. Energy Efficient Advantages
• Energy efficient ENERGY STAR® qualified compact fluorescent light bulbs
• Programmable thermostat saves you money by lowering the temperature for when you’re
away or asleep
• You can save up to 1200 kilowatt hours in electrical savings per year and reduce green house gas
emissions by up to 2-3 tonnes per year
HEAT EXCHANGE
CORE
BLOWER
6. HRV System
• HRV (Heat Recovery Ventilation) System replaces old air inside
with fresh air from outside*
• Recovers up to 80% of the heat from the old air so you’re not
wasting energy
FRESH COOL
OUTDOOR AIR
DEFROST
DAMPER
STALE
EXHAUST AIR
WARMED
FRESH AIR
TO HOUSE
• Provides clean, fresh air every day while helping to keep energy costs low
STALE WARM
INDOOR AIR
Actual HRV unit installed may not be as
shown above.
7. High Efficiency Furnace
• ENERGY STAR® qualified high-efficiency gas-fired 2-stage forced air furnace‡‡
• Quieter and more cost efficient to run
• Safeguards against rising fuel costs
8. Healthier Living Spaces
• Advanced ventilation systems mean you can breathe easy knowing
your family is healthier thanks to superior air quality
• Vents are sealed during construction, ensuring cleaner air after you
move in
R-20 Full Height
Insulation Blanket
8“ Concrete Foundation Wall
Sprayed
Dampproofing
Waterproof Membrane
Weeping Tile
• Sealing holes and cracks in the home’s “envelope” and in duct systems helps reduce drafts,
moisture, dust, pollen, and noise
• Tight seal of the building envelope and continuous thermal break makes for a warmer,
comfortable home
• Warmer, usable and healthier basements thanks to added insulation and foundation drainage
Feeling good about the environment and doing all we can to look after the planet is a good idea. But when you’re out
looking for a new home, you’re looking for the right location, the right size the best comfort, construction quality and
design and all for the right price.
Get a better built home, enjoy increased safety and comfort and start saving money now since every Eastforest home is
more energy efficient. It’s not just good sense, buying from Eastforest Homes is common sense.
‡‡
Quads, Townhomes & Semis will be equipped with an ENERGY STAR® qualified high efficiency gas-fired forced-air furnace.
Energy Efficiency
It isn’t about turning the lights off when you
leave the room, it’s about the type of lights you
have in the home. Improved insulation, better
building practices & installing ENERGY STAR®
qualified appliances are all ways that
we can help use less energy
and save money on your
utility bills!
20%
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Why Pay More for
®
ENERGY STAR ?
12.1 ENERGY STAR® comes included
with your Eastforest home, so there are
no additional fees or charges on your
mortgage. You’ll benefit from the cost
savings on your monthly utilities as soon
as you move in, so you can use those dollars
on whatever you choose.
More Money
in Your Pocket
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It’s comforting to know that, on
average, you’ll pay about 20% less for
energy in an Eastforest home. That’s
about $600 a year! And energy
costs will only increase over time
so with an Eastforest ENERGY
STAR® home your investment will
improve each and every year.
Save money and make money
with an Eastforest home.
Carbon
Footprint
We create carbon dioxide all the
time – through manufacturing,
transportation, heating,
cooling, as well
as through the
products and
services we buy
from others.
The measure
of that amount
is our Carbon
Footprint. If you
know the size of
your footprint and
how you got there,
you can look at
ways to make it
smaller!
20%
LESS
Sustainable Building
Sustainable Building means meeting the demands of the present while
reducing the negative impact of it on the environment, on our economy
and in our society… now and for future generations. It’s about using our
resources at a rate by which they can be replenished.
Eastforest Homes works hard every day to reduce
our carbon footprint and practice good sustainable
building stewardship. Our onsite recycling
management program diverts an average of 500
metric tonnes in waste away from landfills every year
and our staff volunteer for initiatives that include tree
planting and community clean-ups. We’re making
sure every neighbourhood and backyard is having a
better future built for them.
Eastforest Homes is proud to be the recipient of the ‘EnerQuality Awards of Excellence” – “Home Builder
of the Year Award” for all of Ontario for 2012. This award is presented through EnerQuality’s Energy
Star® for New Homes Program and is quite an honor and an accomplishment. As a leader in our industry
and one of first New Home Builders in Ontario to adopt and embrace the “12.1 Energy Star®” program
Eastforest is thrilled to be recognized with this prestigious Award honoring leadership and excellence
in construction technology and innovative design techniques and practices that promote a positive
environmental impact.
The Design Studio
Now that you have an understanding of how Eastforest Homes builds a terrific house that will
save you money, what better way to see it in action than by visiting our Design Studio. We can
demonstrate the very best in the science of home construction, with the design, product selections
and construction process all planned and developed to maximize the efficiencies in your home.
Throughout your tour, we educate you on what we put in our homes and how simple choices by
builders and buyers alike can have a tremendous impact. You will learn how Eastforest Homes is
Building a BETTER tomorrow!
Building a new home is a fun and
exciting experience, where you
can express your individuality and
creativity in your home. Our skilled
designers will work one-on-one with
you to define your personalized style
and expertly guide you through the
design and interior selection process.
Let Eastforest Homes provide you with the best service
possible to help you buy a home.
At our Sales Offices, you can learn about our spacious
floorplans, terrific prices, latest promotions and choose the lot
where you can build your home.
At our Design Studio, you can see first hand all of the smart
and beautiful interior finish choices available to customize your
home in the style which you desire.
Together we will dream it true...
Our comprehensive studio and
interior design service offers you
a one-stop selection location to
ensure you understand the selection
process, the features included
that come with your home and
the options, features and colours
available for you to think about.
Eastforest Homes continually
updates our award-winning studio’s
exceptional selection of top-quality
interior finish products to reflect our
changing lifestyles. Let the expert
Design Studio staff help you when it
comes to choosing the many options
and upgrades to customize your
home in the style which you desire.
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Using the recycled Enviro 100 paper to print this information booklet instead of regular paper helped us save:
Tree(s): 1 / Solid waste: 17kg / Water: 1,622L / Suspended particles in the water: 0.1kg / Air emissions: 38kg / Natural gas: 2m3