When I started building homes in New Mexico back in 1965, I had no idea how much influence technology would have on our industry. What I did know was that I staked my personal reputation on every new home I built. Now, thanks to advanced design, engineering and construction techniques, New Mexico's largest home builder, Artistic Homes is pleased to announce the most revolutionary homeowner's guarantee ever offered. And, as always, we're staking our reputation on it.
Jerry Wade
Artistic Homes
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they've been New Mexico's premier builder of high performance homes since 1999! Offering solar power & zero energy homes, Artistic Homes is now LEED for Home Silver, Gold, or Platinum Certified.
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Andersen® Windows & Doors
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LEED H For Home Certification
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Quality Control and Energy Efficiency Certified
Every Home-Approved by United States Green Building Council; LEED for Home Certified
D for Home 2/10 Warranty
Every Home- Blower door tested. Confirms Air Tightness of Home.
Every Home -Thermal Bypass Inspection
Every Home-HERS (Home Energy Rating System) Field Verification. HERS Index of 0-57 (minimum 43% more energy efficient than a code built home)
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Tax Incentives
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Energy Efficient Options*
Zero Energy Home Option ( 0 HERS index ) includes the following:
*68%-73% more energy efficient than a code built home.
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Energy Savers
2 x 6 Construction
California Corners, Wall Ts & Headers….Allows insulation in places previously impossible to access
R-50 ceiling / R-23 walls, R-10 foundation insulation
Air infiltration prevention package
Gas stubs to clothes dryer & range
Andersen fibrex windows throughout (low E glass)
RHEEM Tankless Water Heaters
Refrigerated Air
Sealed, insulated ducts within conditioned space
Overhead forced-air heating with up to 95% efficient system
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EnergySmart Home Scale SM
Artistic Homes HERS Rating
E-Scale used by the US Departmen
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Air Quality
Whole House High Efficiency Air Filtration System; Fresh Air In, Stale Air Out.
Pressurized Home Design; Active Radon and Soil Gas Deterrent, Outdoor Odors Stay Out
Refrigerated Air
Sealed, insulated ducts within conditioned space
Jumper Ducts; Fresh, Filtered, Conditioned Air even when bedroom doors are closed.
True Exhaust Venting, Bathroom, Kitchen and Laundry
Low VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) materials and paint
Sealed ducts
Air tight construction-caulked sill plate
Sealed Plumbing & Wiring Holes, Ceiling Fixtures, and Electrical Boxes
Continuous Air Barrier between garage and living area prevents toxic gases and particulates commonly found in garages from entering living space.
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Electrical
Copper wiring
Energy Star Certified Bathroom Exhaust Fans
Energy Star Certified Exterior Vented Range Hoods
Energy Star Certified Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFL) All Lights
Overhead Lighting in All Bedrooms
Telephone and Cable pre-wired in all Bedrooms and Living Area
Two Exterior Weatherproof Electrical Boxes
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Framing
2” x 6" Exterior Walls
California Corners, Wall Ts & Headers - Allows insulation in places previously impossible to access.
Finger Joint Studs…straighter walls that stay straight
Engineered roof trusses
100% Oriented Strand Board (OSB) exterior sheeting
Termite Prevention-Borate Treated Lumber
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Heating & Cooling
Ducts located in Conditioned Space (not in attic) allows for Un-Interrupted Blanket of Insulation in the attic
Sized, Sealed and Insulated Ducts; every home leak tested
95% efficient Multi Position Gas Furnace (single story)
High Efficient Refrigerated Air Conditioning Unit (Ground Mounted) up to 15 Seer
Room to Room Pressure Balanced system
Comfort Guaranteed; no more than 3 degree temperature difference in living
Heating and Cooling Energy Usage Guaranteed
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Insulation
Green Guard Certified Blown Fiberglass/Synthetic Insulation non-cellulose; prevents settling and shrinkage
Blown-In Insulation has no gaps, voids, compression or cuts
R23 Exterior Wall Insulation
R50 Ceiling Insulation
2” Ridged Insulated Foundations (R-10)
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Moisture Control
30 Year Asphalt Shingle Roof
Exterior water management; drainage plan and roof overhangs
Elevated stem wall
Stucco Weep Screen provides moisture break from soil
“Moist Stop” under Sill Plate; provides capillary moisture break
Flashed door and window openings
Acrylic Stucco; 2 step- fiber reinforced basecoat /color impregnated top coat
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Plumbing
Wirsbo AquaPex water lines
RHEEM Tankless Water Heaters
DELTA faucets throughout
Water Softener Loop
Hose Bibs; 2 Exterior
Gerber Water Conservation Ultra Flush Toilets
Backyard stub out for irrigation
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Windows
Andersen Quality Energy Performance Windows
Energy Star Rated
Engineered with Fibrex
Low E glass with Argon gas blend
Divided light/mullions (per plan)
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* Note that specific items listed above can change based on the region's construction guidelines. There is also 3rd party information listed on this page that is provided for reference only, with no liability accepted or implied by Artistic Homes. Check with your specific New Home Sales Consultant to be sure of the options and specifications applied to your property. *
Real "Green" Building
LEED for Home Intro