ENERGY STAR Homes Now Available at Cattail Creek in Chatham County

PRLog (Press Release) – Mar 20, 2008 – Holly Springs, NC– Stanton Homes is pleased to announce that ENERGY STAR qualified custom homes are now available at Cattail Creek.

Cattail Creek is a custom home neighborhood northwest of Pittsboro in Chatham County, offering new homes on wooded acreage.  

“We’re excited.  This neighborhood already has so much to offer – every lot is at least 1.4 wooded acres, with homes ranging from the $250s to the $350s,” said Stan Williams, CEO of Stanton Homes.  “And now we’ve just broken ground on the first ENERGY STAR home in the Cattail Creek community.”

ENERGY STAR homes must be certified throughout the building process by a third party, government-approved inspector.

ENERGY STAR homes contain specific energy-saving features such as:

°   Efficient HVAC heating and cooling systems
°   Tight construction and ducts that reduce drafts, moisture, dust, pollen and noise – as well as energy bills.
°   High performance windows that help keep heat in during winter and out during summer
°   Insulation that is installed meticulously, and that requires a higher rating in some areas

These features can save an estimated 17-20% on energy costs versus a standard home, plus there are extra bonuses for homeowners.  Various lenders offer incentives, and Progress Energy gives a permanent 5% discount on all energy bills.  

“We’re proud of the outstanding value in the homes we’re building,” said Williams.  “To further verify our commitment to saving energy and lifetime costs for homebuyers, we’re happy to now offer ENERGY STAR qualification in select homes in the Cattail Creek community in Chatham County.”

Cattail Creek is just northwest of Pittsboro, in the Silk Hope region of Chatham County.  Residents work, shop and play throughout the Triangle in places like Apex, Cary, Chapel Hill, Holly Springs, Morrisville, and Raleigh.   Pittsboro is only 10 minutes away.  

“Stanton Homes has always made a point of building homes that exceed construction standards” said Williams.  “A home with ENERGY STAR certification gives a government stamp of approval to many of the processes we already have in place.”  

Every home offered by Stanton Homes is framed according to ENERGY STAR exacting specifications, with high-standard techniques that reduce air loss and increase tightness of the home.   Windows in each home have advanced coatings and construction to reduce UV rays.

An ENERGY STAR home uses 17-20% less energy than a home built to standard specifications, with an extremely positive reputation and higher resale value.

“Because ENERGY STAR homes are certified through a third-party inspector, home buyers can be confident that they’ll be living in an outstanding home built for the future,” said Williams.  “Stanton Homes is pleased to offer the choice of an ENERGY STAR certified custom home to homebuyers in the Raleigh/Triangle region, and this beautiful area of Chatham County.”