Building Materials for Green Homes - Tips from Deer Mountain

4. Saving Water and Energy
• Reducing Heating and Cooling Loads: Choosing the right kind of insulation can reduce the heating and cooling needs of the home.
• Energy Conservation Equipment: Energy Star products can help reduce the energy load by 10-20%. These are preferable products when building a green home.
• Renewable Energy Equipment: Products that can use renewable energy instead of conventional energy is environmentally beneficial.
• Water Conservation Equipment: Water equipment that exceeds national energy standards by 20% is a preferable choice when building a green home.

Shambley Meadows Pittsboro, NC In 2008 in Shambley Meadows, 4 homes sold through the MLS for an average price of $412,125 and average price per SqFt of $120. This compares to 4 homes per year over the previous three years selling for average per SqFt of $114.

Of the homes sold in the past five years in Shambley Meadows, most were 2500 to 3500 SqFt on a lot of about 1.7 acre. Most are two story, typically Traditional, Craftsman, in style with an exterior finish of Fiber Cement or Vinyl. Among the homes in Shambley Meadows, 80% have 9-10 ft ceilings, 60% have a deck, 20% have a patio, . Most were built in 2000 to 2005 2006 or newer.

Shambley Meadows Pittsboro, NC In 2008 in Shambley Meadows, 4 homes sold through the MLS for an average price of $412,125 and average price per SqFt of $120. This compares to 4 homes per year over the previous three years selling for average per SqFt of $114.

Of the homes sold in the past five years in Shambley Meadows, most were 2500 to 3500 SqFt on a lot of about 1.7 acre. Most are two story, typically Traditional, Craftsman, in style with an exterior finish of Fiber Cement or Vinyl. Among the homes in Shambley Meadows, 80% have 9-10 ft ceilings, 60% have a deck, 20% have a patio, . Most were built in 2000 to 2005 2006 or newer.

Hillside Pittsboro, NC Of the homes sold in the past five years in Hillside, most were 1501 to 2500 SqFt on a lot of about 1.2 acre. 60% were single story, typically Contemporary in style with an exterior finish of Vinyl. Among the homes in Hillside, 60% have 9-10 ft ceilings, 20% have cathedral ceilings, 20% have a workshop, 20% have a storage shed, 60% have a deck, 20% have a screened porch. Most were built in 2000 to 2005.

Bobcat Point Pittsboro, NC Country living near Chapel Hill In 2008 in Bobcat Point, 6 homes sold through the MLS for an average price of $259,555 and average price per SqFt of $115. This compares to 24 homes per year over the previous three years selling for average per SqFt of $118.

Of the homes sold in the past five years in Bobcat Point, most are 1501 to 3500 SqFt on a lot of about 3.8 acre. Most were two story, typically Transitional, Traditional in style with an exterior finish of Vinyl. Among the homes in Bobcat Point, 78% have 9-10 ft ceilings, 79% have a deck, 22% have a screened porch. Most were built since 2000.

Hamlet Grove Pittsboro, NC In 2008 in Hamlet Grove, 1 homes sold through the MLS for $344,500 and price per SqFt of $168. This compares to 4 homes per year over the previous three years selling for average per SqFt of $138.

Of the homes sold in the past five years in Hamlet Grove, most are 1501 to 2500 SqFt on a lot of about 1.5 acre. All were two story, typically Transitional, Traditional in style with an exterior finish of Fiber Cement, and/or Shake. Among the homes in Hamlet Grove, 87% have 9-10 ft ceilings, 78% have a deck, 43% have a screened porch. Most were built in 2000 to 2005.

Bring your own Builder to Deer Mountain Pittsboro, near Chapel Hill

Deer Mountain encourages you to bring your own builder and gives you the option of building in your own time frame. We will be glad to assist you in connecting with a builder who will work best with your needs, preferences, and budget in mind. We've made our job to get to know local builders, to know their strengths and building approaches, so when you share with us what you value in a builder, we will be able to quickly narrow your search to a few who you should then meet and interview so that you can decide for yourself who will be your best partner.

Passive Solar Heating

Two primary elements of passive solar heating are required:

• South facing glass
  
• Thermal mass to absorb, store, and distribute heat

There are three approaches to passive systems - direct gain, indirect gain, and isolated gain. The goal of all passive solar heating systems is to capture the sun's heat within the building's elements and release that heat during periods when the sun is not shining. At the same time that the building's elements (or materials) is absorbing heat for later use, solar heat is available for keeping the space comfortable (not overheated).

Passive solar energy means that mechanical means are not employed to utilize solar energy. Passive Solar Guidelines: greenbuilder.com A Solar Energy Tip from Deer Mountain just 6 miles from Carrboro|Chapel Hill. Deer Mountain has Wooded lots for sale in Chatham County only 15 minutes from Jordan Lake NC. Bring your own Builder.

How to get started with solar energy, Tips from Deer Mountain Pittsboro near Chapel Hill NC

Solar energy is used throughout the world to generate electricity, heat water, cook food, and warm buildings. Some people use solar energy to reduce their monthly utility costs or to reduce their carbon footprint. Others use solar energy to bring energy to rural areas or to gain a greater sense of energy independence. How can you get started using solar energy?

Announcing a New Community in Chatham County near Chapel Hill - Deer Mountain

Imagine a community of long private driveways, some longer than others, leading to homes on large private wooded lots, some with hilltop views, only six miles from Chapel Hill, just 1 mile into Orange county line, in sought after North Chatham county. In this community of 17 home-sites with a range of features from south facing to accommodate a solar home to lots with hilltop views, you can select your own builder or let us connect you to one that will meet your requirements. The covenants have been written to maximize privacy, affording the greatest usability (whether you wish to have a garden, a larger or a smaller yard, these choices will be yours), and encouraging lot purchasers to take advantage of “green” technology that is people friendly and environmentally responsible. Your design is strictly your choice in Deer Mountain.

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