Dorn Homes Building Science Explained

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Green Valley, Arizona, United States of America (Free-Press-Release.com) January 10, 2012 -- After many years in the home building industry, Dorn Homes has already helped countless homeowners build their dream homes. However, this premier new home builder in AZ does not just build structures. Dorn Homes uses its expertise to build re-engineered American homes that follow the unique Dorn Building Science method.

This home building method involves a careful and skillful process that aims to maximize four key components: energy savings, performance, health, and comfort. Dorn-built new Arizona homes provide homeowners with unique features that not only benefit them, but their communities and environment as well.

A Dorn-built home is guaranteed to be energy efficient. Following—and even exceeding—the stringent standards set by the US Government's Energy Star Program, a Dorn home is 53 to 70% more energy efficient than most pre-existing homes. One way to measure the energy efficiency of a home is by using the HERS (Home Energy Rating System) scale, the scoring system set by the Residential Energy Services Network. A lower score on the HERS index equates to higher energy efficiency. A Dorn-built home has a HERS index of only 48 and 61 points. This translates to as much $12,000 to $20,000 of savings for a period of 10 years when you opt for Dorn's new Arizona homes instead of typical pre-existing homes.

To improve the performance of Dorn-built new Arizona homes, they are equipped with highly efficient appliances like an Energy Star dishwasher. Dorn Homes also use compact fluorescent light bulbs that consume 75% less energy and last 10 times longer than incandescent bulbs. The homes likewise feature oversized dual pane, low E, vinyl high performance windows. These not only provide great views of the scenic outdoors, but also prevent heat and ultra-violet rays from passing through the glass. It also decreases the chances of furniture fading caused by sun damage. The windows reduce energy loss by 30-50% and keep the home cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter. They also provide superior acoustic performance by reducing noise transfer. In addition to the windows, Dorn-built homes feature solar hot water systems, high-endurance PEX plumbing water lines, and water conserving toilets, faucets and shower heads.

It’s not unusual for the air to be fresher outside than inside a home, but this isn’t the case for Dorn-built homes. They feature a Fresh Air Intake and Full Home Ventilation System that creates and maintains healthy fresh air inside. During framing, jump ducts and/or transfer grills are installed in all of the sleeping rooms to act as a pressure valve in rooms. Some Dorn-built homes include a separate return vent for the master bedroom suite. This results to pressure relief in bedrooms when doors are closed and prevents doors from slamming when heating and cooling systems are turned on. It also eliminates the chances of having rooms that are too hot or too cold because of poor air flow. The balanced pressure likewise prevents unconditioned air from being drawn in.

Many other custom home builders in Arizona say that they provide comfortable houses. But Dorn Homes goes the extra mile to truly give comfort and satisfaction. Dorn-built homes use a Spray Foam Insulation System that extends up to the roof deck and seals the building 25 times better than standard insulation. This reduces leaks, drafts, and wasted energy. The exterior wall insulation features cellulose recycled blown-in Spray Foam insulation, creating that perfect blanket for a quieter, cleaner, and more comfortable home. In addition, every Dorn-built home features programmable thermostats that reduce energy consumption by adjusting the temperature according to a series of programmed settings taking effect at different times of the day.

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