1. Neumann Homes: High Performance Homes
Quality Innovation Energy Efficiency and Healthy
Homes
Environments For Living:
• Heating and Cooling
Guarantees
• Comfort Guarantee
Neumann Homes Environments for Living program is a commitment to our
Clients, to provide home managed for Energy Efficiency, and Healthier Advanced
Homes for Our Future:
High Performance HVAC System
Technology
Building System Technology and
Innovation
Builder
Comparison
92 % Energy Efficient Furnaces
with sealed combustion flues,
with controlled fresh air exchange
for Healthy Homes.
• Energy Star guideline with efficient use of
utility fuel supply saving money on annual
energy cost
Higher Level of Comfort and Safety:
• Safe emission of carbon monoxide
emissions with direct vent flues preventing
back drafting
• Fresh air dilutes indoor air contaminants,
eliminates dust, and odors with controlled
air movement
• Right sized mechanical equipment will save
Energy with the HVAC equipment running
longer with less cycling, with proper
dehumidification during the cooling season.
Closed HVAC Duct Systems “Air Tight”
with Mastic Sealed Ductwork, located
in conditioned space
• All ducts connected to the mechanical system
are in conditioned space, meaning that no HVAC
ducts are located in unheated location,
preventing uncontrolled air flow from uneven
temperature environments (attic), and moist or
dirty air from the attic into the HVAC duct
system.
Benefits:
• Improved Comfort with consistent design
temperature
• Improved Indoor Air Quality: Only indoor air
is pulled to the furnace
• Lowers Utility Bills: less expensive to
operate heating and cooling equipment
• Lower equipment cost: right sizing of air
Mastic Sealed Ductwork:
Air leakage from improperly sealed
ductwork, like homes with foil faced tape or
duct tape, contribute to energy loss with
extended cycling of the air conditioner,
heating, fan energy, and peak electricity
demand, would be improved with the non-
toxic Mastic Sealant installed on the
ductwork by Neumann Homes
The implementation to bring fresh air to the
furnace directly, and vent combustion air is
the safest, most efficient system available,
and high performance levels for the
homeowners exceeding building codes by
keeping the indoor air separate from the
combustion exhaust process
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2. High Performance HVAC System
Technology
Building System Technology and
Innovation
Builder
Comparison
mechanical equipment
HONEYWELL Programmable Thermostat with
integrated Air Recycler
• Menu driven programming with touch
screen interaction for temperature control
• Air recycler eliminates moisture inside of
the house by controlling the air movement
• Environments For Living Program
requires use of carbon monoxide tester at
each floor level to provide the highest level
of protection to the homeowner.
• High level of protection of combustion
exhaust, (carbon monoxide) for current and
future health concerns of the homeowners-
Healthy Homes: Safety and Protection
Ventilation: Kitchen and Bathroom
Vents Standard
• Venting directly to the exterior of dryers,
gas ranges, and bathroom vents with
insulated duct systems, eliminates moisture
in the house and opportunities for mold
growth
.62 Highly Efficient Water Heaters-
Power Vented
• Lower operational cost and safe emissions
of fuel byproducts: carbon monoxide
Neumann Homes: Tight Envelope
House for Optimal Thermal
Performance
Low-E Argon Insulated Windows • Reduces heat loss through windows in the
winter, and keeps the house cool in the
summer
High Performance Insulation Systems
with Proper Installation Program, and
the Neumann Homes Energy Seal of
the Exterior Envelope
• Sealing of exterior penetration with the
Neumann Homes Energy Seal: eliminates
uncontrolled air movement and drafts, entry
of moisture, pollen, insects, and pollution.
• Elimination of gaps, voids, and
compression of insulation for proper
thermal boundaries and high performance
• High thermal insulation values reduces
energy consumption for optimal heating and
cooling efficiency
Exterior and Interior Foundation
Insulation Systems
• Prevents 50% of heat loss in the basement
through the basement walls above grade,
that are exposed to winter air and at shallow
depths where the ground is frozen.
• Higher thermal foundation wall properties
(warmer interior surface) for utilizing the
basement as potential living space by
preventing heat loss.
• Reduces condensation and volume of
moisture from entering the basement area
for more comfort, by bringing the wall
temperature closer to the room temperature
Dow Weathermate House Wrap sealed
with taped seams
• Drainage plane protection from bulk water
transmission, and taped seams minimizing
drafts with the Neumann Homes Energy
Seal.
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3. High Performance HVAC System
Technology
Building System Technology and
Innovation
Builder
Comparison
Window Flashing Systems per
Environment & Energy Building
Association Standards
• Adhesive based flashing to prevent wind driven
rains
• Flashing of the sill for drainage of moisture
penetration
• Window flashing restricts driving rains,
moisture, and air infiltration from entering
the exterior wall cavity to provide a safer
home from moisture and the ability of mold
to grow in the exterior wall cavity:
Exceeding the Competition with
Building Sciences Technology and
Implementation
Precision Made Components by
Neumann Homes/NDC State of the Art
Manufacturing Facility:
Forestry Management Certification and
Green Building Technology:
Engineered Wood Products:
• Boise Engineered Forest
Products: I joist Floor Systems
• Pro Trim-Exterior Trim
• Engineered Wood Products provide
consistency in dimension and consistency of
fabrication/quality
• Utilization of fast growth secondary trees for
sustainable forestry management practices
• Engineered wood products selected by
Neumann Homes for construction have less
negative impact on the environment, such as I
joist systems and exterior trim products.
Quality Engineered Wood Products use fast
growing trees, saving the impact on larger old
growth trees.
Component Construction Systems • Engineered product installations for higher
quality and predictable production schedules.
Raised Roof Truss Heels and 12” Soffit
Overhangs
• Raised heels eliminates insulation
compression and proper roof ventilation-
Integration of Building Sciences and Best
Builder Practices
Environments For Living
Voluntarily Third Party Certification
“Neumann Homes has commitment to provide
our costumers the highest level of
performance, with an emphasis on guaranteed
heating and cooling usage comfort programs”.
Implementation of the Environments For Living
program is the process of building your home
to the highest quality, exceeding ENERGY
STAR-EPA standards.
Environments For Living Certification
Process by an EPA approved Energy
Rater:
I. Testing of the HVAC duct sealing 100 %
verifying the correct air flows for optimal
performance by ensuring that ducts are sealed
per the Environments for Living Platinum
Plus program.
II. Rough framing and mechanical testing
before pre-drywall walk to verify that the air
barriers have been installed correctly.
III. Insulation inspection checking for correct
installation to prevent drafts and energy loss in
accordance to high performance standards.
IV. Blower Door Test: Testing of the pressure
differences and air leakage at the house
envelope to assure homeowner comfort and
compliance program requirements. The blower
door test verifies leakage affecting energy use,
air quality, and comfort control.
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4. High Performance HVAC System
Technology
Building System Technology and
Innovation
Builder
Comparison
The third party program certification will
guarantee that the value provided by
Neumann Homes will provide customer’s
long term Energy Efficiency, Healthier
Living Environments, by verifying the
correct installation practices.
Environments For Living Platinum Plus
Program:
• 3 Year Guarantee on the Heating and
Cooling
• 3 Year Comfort Guarantee
(Please review the Homeowner obligation
defined in the Limited Guarantee provided by
Environments For Living)
• Guarantees that the energy use to heat and
cool a Neumann Home
• 3 degree temperature variation guarantee
based on the thermostat setting per the
thermostat zone
Discover the Neumann Homes High-Performance System Construction
with respect to providing Healthier Environments for our customers, with
an emphasis in closed HVAC duct system, High Performing Mechanical
Heating/Cooling Equipment, and Air Sealing for proper Insulation
Installation procedures.
Architect Peter Pfeiffer: (Building Scientist Degree from California
Polytechnic) : ....the building is well sealed against moisture transfer.
Mechanical systems combine high efficiency components, commonsense
design, and meticulous installation. One of the rewarding aspects of this
comprehensive approach is that the benefits tend to reinforce each other,
generating a cost-saving reverse domino effect.......
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