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Who is Tindall Homes?
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Tindall Homes is a semi-custom New Jersey homebuilder who typically builds 40 to 50 homes a year. Over the past three years, they have increased the quality of their homes which meet or exceed the Energy Star requirement of a Home Energy Rating System (HERS) score of 86. With their established basic skills of higher performance homebuilding, they have set out to push their own limits and propel their homes to a superior level of quality and performance. |
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How do I know if Tindall Homes are well-built?
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It all starts with Tindall Homes dedication to leading the way forward in energy efficiency, high performance construction and ultra functional design. Tindall Homes’ principals are tireless in their commitment to innovation that will lead to improving their ‘green’ building concepts. They have traveled the country to research Better Building Practices. And through IBACOS, (Integrated Building and Construction Solutions) they have conducted an energy analysis of their homes to learn where they could improved on their Home Building Science. According to Mark Bergman, Managing Partner of Tindall Homes, “we do this because we take seriously our responsibility to the surrounding community, to the environment and most importantly to our buyers. It’s all about our buyers and our ability and willingness to maximize the value of their investment. Our buyers will thank us for years as they come to realize the savings, comfort and quality that come from owning a Tindall home”.
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These are lofty goals! Who helps them to manage the upgrade to these high performance construction techniques? |
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To support them in reaching exceptional levels of energy efficiency, durability, comfort, safey and health, IBACOS ( Integrated Building and Construction Solutions) is partnering with Tindall Homes through the Department of Energy’s ( DOE) Building America Program. They have assisted in the process of selecting specific product change, building practice and processes that Tindall Homes has made to meet their performance goals of a quality built, energy efficient home.
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How does the homebuilding process begin with Tindall Homes?
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At Tindall Homes, a well-built house is the result of design, careful engineering and quality components to ensure safety and high performance.
A home is composed of many different systems, including building envelope (foundation, walls and roof), mechanical systems, plumbing, electrical and finishes. What is not always apparent is the way in which the functions of these systems relate to each other. It is essential to understand and plan for these system interrelationships.
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So where do you begin?
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Each Tindall Home begins with the design and engineering of the construction to maximize the synergy between the parts for maximum performance. “And we do this to be sure that ‘green’ is integrated throughout”, says John Clark, Construction Supervisor at the Legends at Mansfield, “built and managed this ways provides a synergy that adds up to exponential energy saving achievement” says Clark.
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How is air flow controlled in a Tindall Home?
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Air is controlled using a heat recovery ventilator (HRV) According to PATH, (Partnership for Advancing Technology in Housing), heat recovery ventilation systems save heating and cooling energy in applications where mechanical ventilation is needed. Ventilation systems place control of air quality and air exchange in the hands of our homeowners rather than relying on leaky structures or wind speed. Better air quality can have a positive effect on respiratory health and help control overall pollutant levels with a Tindall Home environment.
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Can you save energy…and money using a heat recovery ventilator?
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A heat recovery ventilator saves by transferring energy from exhaust airflows to incoming fresh air. According to John Clark, “Incoming air in the winter may be only 30 degrees, if you warm it 20 degrees with exhaust air, then you are enjoying this heat virtually free”.
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