How We Build
See how the savings add up when Green is built in.
Construction Materials Recycling Program
Lewis Estates Is committed to recycling on the job, from wood, cardboard, plastics and more. We also make it easy for you to continue to recycle and conserve once in your new home, with hidden built-in cabinet recycling containers and trash compactors.
Lewis Estates Is committed to recycling on the job, from wood, cardboard, plastics and more. We also make it easy for you to continue to recycle and conserve once in your new home, with hidden built-in cabinet recycling containers and trash compactors.
Construction Conservation
2x6 framing and engineered lumber with high shear ratings provide for better wind resistant while using less wood. Whenever possible, wood is obtained from sustainable forests. Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF) offer an alternative to conventional wood construction for the right area and application.
2x6 framing and engineered lumber with high shear ratings provide for better wind resistant while using less wood. Whenever possible, wood is obtained from sustainable forests. Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF) offer an alternative to conventional wood construction for the right area and application.
Airtight Construction
Gaps and holes can cause structural damage from moisture and air as well as increase energy costs. Lewis Estates performs air tight construction through state of the art blown-in insulation that blocks air infiltration and convection currents. We take extraordinary care to seal the tiniest cracks and crevices around framing joints, pipes, ducts and electrical outlets with foam insulation. This air tight construction will increase the life expectancy of your home and help save on energy bills.
Gaps and holes can cause structural damage from moisture and air as well as increase energy costs. Lewis Estates performs air tight construction through state of the art blown-in insulation that blocks air infiltration and convection currents. We take extraordinary care to seal the tiniest cracks and crevices around framing joints, pipes, ducts and electrical outlets with foam insulation. This air tight construction will increase the life expectancy of your home and help save on energy bills.
Natural Light
The use of solar sky glass, skylight tubes and strategically placed windows add natural light and will eliminate the need for electric powered day lights in desired areas.
The use of solar sky glass, skylight tubes and strategically placed windows add natural light and will eliminate the need for electric powered day lights in desired areas.
Low Maintenance Materials
Lewis Estates prefers the luxury appeal with no maintenance and a long lasting durable finish. For exteriors, we endorse non-synthetic stucco or Masonite siding with stone accents. Newly designed metal soffits and fascia made from recycled aluminum add texture and style without the maintenance and will extend your homes life and charm. Composite insulated garage doors and fiberglass exterior doors with a lifetime warranty. High wind rated roofing with architectural details add depth and appeal while assuring fewer problems for years to come.
Lewis Estates prefers the luxury appeal with no maintenance and a long lasting durable finish. For exteriors, we endorse non-synthetic stucco or Masonite siding with stone accents. Newly designed metal soffits and fascia made from recycled aluminum add texture and style without the maintenance and will extend your homes life and charm. Composite insulated garage doors and fiberglass exterior doors with a lifetime warranty. High wind rated roofing with architectural details add depth and appeal while assuring fewer problems for years to come.
Water Conservation
Acclima SMART sprinkler controllers offer a powerful tool to ensure precision irrigation. The Acclima SMART controller has direct feedback from a sensor in the soil and will only water when it needs to, taking the guess work out of irrigation, and saving water while increasing turf health.
Acclima SMART sprinkler controllers offer a powerful tool to ensure precision irrigation. The Acclima SMART controller has direct feedback from a sensor in the soil and will only water when it needs to, taking the guess work out of irrigation, and saving water while increasing turf health.
Recycled Water
Lewis Estates uses a rain water recapturing system that is esthetically virtually undetectable and allows the reuse of rainwater for plants and gardens. We also encourage drip irrigation for flowers and plants.
Lewis Estates uses a rain water recapturing system that is esthetically virtually undetectable and allows the reuse of rainwater for plants and gardens. We also encourage drip irrigation for flowers and plants.
Energy Efficient Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Systems (HVAC)
Heating and cooling systems are designed specifically for your home's size and floor plan. We use a high efficient sealed combustion gas furnaces zoned for the right temperature in the right rooms and 13 seer rated air conditioning units that use Puron, instead of ozone-harming Freon. Our on-demand hot water heaters only use energy when needed. These high tech energy efficient systems can cut your utility bill by more than 40%.
Heating and cooling systems are designed specifically for your home's size and floor plan. We use a high efficient sealed combustion gas furnaces zoned for the right temperature in the right rooms and 13 seer rated air conditioning units that use Puron, instead of ozone-harming Freon. Our on-demand hot water heaters only use energy when needed. These high tech energy efficient systems can cut your utility bill by more than 40%.
Energy Star Duct Systems
All duct work uses R8 insulation and duct joints are sealed with mastic to eliminate even more leaks. A third party inspector performs air leak tests to assure that the HVAC system performs at the highest level. This assures maximum savings for you.
All duct work uses R8 insulation and duct joints are sealed with mastic to eliminate even more leaks. A third party inspector performs air leak tests to assure that the HVAC system performs at the highest level. This assures maximum savings for you.
Energy Efficient Lighting
Energy Star Compact fluorescents use 400% less energy and LED lights use 1000% less energy than standard bulbs and can save the average household a minimum of $30.00 per month in energy cost. An easy way to maximize energy efficiency. (Savings based on .23 cents charge per KWh hour, 30 bulbs 5 hours a day)
Energy Star Compact fluorescents use 400% less energy and LED lights use 1000% less energy than standard bulbs and can save the average household a minimum of $30.00 per month in energy cost. An easy way to maximize energy efficiency. (Savings based on .23 cents charge per KWh hour, 30 bulbs 5 hours a day)
Low-E Windows and Doors
New triple-layer silver coating windows provides solar protection without sacrificing your view. Blocks 95 percent of ultraviolet radiation, a leading cause of fading. Reduces window heat gain by 64% compared to normal glass. No heavy bronze or smoke-colored tints to darken your home. With the revolutionary properties of Arbortech composite material, our windows offer all the beauty of a wood window without the drawbacks that have plagued homeowners for centuries: rotting, peeling, insect damage and sun damage. Combine this with our energy-saving low-e glass and insulated solid doors, and you can have the luxury style with low maintenance and still save up to 30% in energy costs.
New triple-layer silver coating windows provides solar protection without sacrificing your view. Blocks 95 percent of ultraviolet radiation, a leading cause of fading. Reduces window heat gain by 64% compared to normal glass. No heavy bronze or smoke-colored tints to darken your home. With the revolutionary properties of Arbortech composite material, our windows offer all the beauty of a wood window without the drawbacks that have plagued homeowners for centuries: rotting, peeling, insect damage and sun damage. Combine this with our energy-saving low-e glass and insulated solid doors, and you can have the luxury style with low maintenance and still save up to 30% in energy costs.
Energy Star Appliances
We encourage Energy star certified appliances from dishwashers to washing machines. Energy Star certified appliances can save you hundreds of dollars per year and provide a cleaner healthier home and environment.
We encourage Energy star certified appliances from dishwashers to washing machines. Energy Star certified appliances can save you hundreds of dollars per year and provide a cleaner healthier home and environment.
Solar Power
Become more energy independent, reduce utility bills, and reduce environmental pollution. New technology Solar Panels are more efficient and esthetically unnoticeable, while providing for a substantial amount of your homes power. In certain areas, small residential wind turbines combined with Solar can make your home virtually energy independent. With Federal and State tax credits, the break even point can be within 5 years. Lewis Estates can provide you a complete energy-financial feasibility plan for your new home.
Become more energy independent, reduce utility bills, and reduce environmental pollution. New technology Solar Panels are more efficient and esthetically unnoticeable, while providing for a substantial amount of your homes power. In certain areas, small residential wind turbines combined with Solar can make your home virtually energy independent. With Federal and State tax credits, the break even point can be within 5 years. Lewis Estates can provide you a complete energy-financial feasibility plan for your new home.
Solar-Powered Attic Fans
Cutting-edge solar technology increases fresh air circulation and reduces moisture build up in your attic. Proper ventilation here can reduce attic temperature by up to 50° F, significantly reducing the load on your HVAC system.
Cutting-edge solar technology increases fresh air circulation and reduces moisture build up in your attic. Proper ventilation here can reduce attic temperature by up to 50° F, significantly reducing the load on your HVAC system.
Smart Home Technology
We provide you with choices on the latest audio and visual technology available. Control every aspect of your home securely, from any place in the world. Monitor live pictures of your home from your cell phone when you are away. See who has just pulled into your driveway without looking away from your TV. Inside your walls we install structured wiring for internet, phones, satellite, and cable in every room (including the kitchen). Want to look up a recipe online while cooking? It's there. How about sensor lighting: when you enter the room lights go on and when you leave the lights go off. Sensor heating and cooling detects when you are home and adjusts the temperature accordingly. Want to listen to satellite radio or your MP3 player in any room in the house? We have the ideas and knowledge to enhance your lifestyle.
We provide you with choices on the latest audio and visual technology available. Control every aspect of your home securely, from any place in the world. Monitor live pictures of your home from your cell phone when you are away. See who has just pulled into your driveway without looking away from your TV. Inside your walls we install structured wiring for internet, phones, satellite, and cable in every room (including the kitchen). Want to look up a recipe online while cooking? It's there. How about sensor lighting: when you enter the room lights go on and when you leave the lights go off. Sensor heating and cooling detects when you are home and adjusts the temperature accordingly. Want to listen to satellite radio or your MP3 player in any room in the house? We have the ideas and knowledge to enhance your lifestyle.
Fine Interior Finishes
Just because a house is energy efficient doesn't mean it has to be visually deficient. Lewis Estates uses some of the finest products in the world to enhance your lifestyle. From exotic granites, one of a kind sinks, the finest porcelain tiles to hand blown glass lights. Low VOC paints and carpet add to the conservation and health with in your home. Lewis Estates can match luxury with efficiency.
Just because a house is energy efficient doesn't mean it has to be visually deficient. Lewis Estates uses some of the finest products in the world to enhance your lifestyle. From exotic granites, one of a kind sinks, the finest porcelain tiles to hand blown glass lights. Low VOC paints and carpet add to the conservation and health with in your home. Lewis Estates can match luxury with efficiency.