The Birchwood commitment to environmental stewardship

Your new Royal Oak Estates home comes complete with innovative green building initiatives
from the inside out, including:

ENERGY EFFICIENCY

• Low E windows
  
• Upgraded Green Guard Certified or Free of Formaldehyde Insulation (R-20 in the basement, R-40 in the ceiling), foam insulation at all rim joists and foam insulation around all windows and doors.
  
• Programmable thermostat
  
• Appliance package
  
• Compact fluorescent lights throughout home

HEALTHY HOMES FROM THE INSIDE OUT

• Low Volatile Organic Compound paint
  
• No Volatile Organic Compound floor coverings
  
• 1” thick pleated air filter on heating system
  
• All heating ducts power vacuumed prior to occupancy

SENSITIVE TO OUR ENVIRONMENT

• Water-saving dual flush toilets and low flow showerheads
  
• Recycling Center standard in every kitchen
  
• All lumber is from a third party certified sustainable source
  
• All waste material is sensitively handled and recycled when possible
  
• Water barrel with each home for rainwater collection and use