At Otero Signature Homes, we include features that are simply a step above the rest. All designs by Otero Signature Homes come standard with luxury amenities that other custom home builders consider "upgrades". In addition, we pride ourselves in being an Energy Star partner as well as a member of the Northeast Ohio Green Building Initiative. That means our building practices save you up to 20% on energy bills, enhance your indoor air quality, and add value to your home. For more information on our Standard Features, Energy Efficiency, and Green Building practices, please browse the features listed below. Inside and out, LUXURY LIVING COMES STANDARD with Otero Signature Homes.
View the outstanding features included in any design by Otero Signature Homes:
Exterior
- Large garage with ample storage room and keyless entry
- Insulated garages with insulated overhead garage doors
- Welcoming exterior in-direct lighting, time clock controlled
- Alside vinyl siding and aluminum soffits, gutters, and downspouts
- High quality Owens Corning or Elk 40-year high definition dimensional roof shingles
- GFCI electrical outlets on every elevation of home
- Pella Low-E argon-filled aluminum clad wood-casement windows
- Tape and seal of all exterior windows to prevent air leaks
- Ice and water shield around the perimeter and valleys of the house
- 30 lb felt underlayment on roofs
Interior
- Signature ceilings with warm, indirect lighting in master bedroom, dining room, and kitchen
- Beautiful arched soffits in transitioning spaces
- Elaborate column millwork
- Ornate wrought iron railings with hardwood caps
- Luxurious blend of hardwood flooring, plush carpeting and porcelain tile throughout
- Stunning custom kitchen cabinetry and granite countertops
- Spacious walk-in closet in master bedroom with custom shelving
- Oversized whirlpool tub in master suite
- Custom double shower in master suite with ceramic and glass door
- All drywall is glued and screwed to prevent nail pops
Structural and Mechanical
- Your choice of 13 course masonry or 9 foot concrete basement walls
- 100% plywood exterior sheathing
- Tyvek house wrap over sheathing
- Engineered structural steel beams with well-positioned support posts
- Properly-sized high efficiency water heater with fast recovery
- York or Carrier pilot-less, 96% efficient, variable-speed furnace
- York or Carrier 16 SEER high-efficiency central air unit
- Multi-zone Honeywell temperature control capabilities (optional)
- 200 amp panel service
- Generous lighting allowance
- Cat-5 cabling and Coax cable available throughout, and home security
- Quality copper plumbing throughout
- Continuous footers with turned up and turned down rebar for added strength
- Extensive use of rebar in poured foundations and masonry block foundations
- Interior and exterior perforated drain tile
- 20 year basement waterproofing warranty
- R-10 2" rigid insulation on exterior foundation walls
- All subfloors are glued and nailed
- Hot and cold hose connections with slop sink standard in garage
- Moen fixtures used throughout
- Option of tankless water heaters
- All ductwork is taped to prevent leaks
- R-38 ceiling insulation
As an Energy Star® Partner…
We at Otero Signature Homes are proud to build custom homes that have earned the ENERGY STAR label. ENERGY STAR qualified new homes are at least 20% more energy efficient than homes built to the minimum code requirements. We build ENERGY STAR qualified homes which are independently verified by a third-party Home Energy Rater to ensure they meet ENERGY STAR energy efficiency guidelines. These custom built homes are not only exquisite, but better for the environment and better for you.
Benefits of custom building one of our ENERGY STAR qualified new homes include:
A Label Backed by the Federal Government
All ENERGY STAR qualified new homes are certified to meet EPA's strict guidelines for energy efficiency. This exemplary performance is verified by an independent third party.
Lower Utility Costs
Compared with standard homes, ENERGY STAR qualified new homes use substantially less energy for heating, cooling, and hot water heating. Homeowners can expect to save substantially on their utility bills.
More Comfortable/Quieter Homes
The energy-efficient features of ENERGY STAR qualified new homes keep out excessive heat, cold, and noise, and ensure consistent temperatures between and across rooms-making these homes more comfortable to live in.
Helping to Create a Better Future
By purchasing an ENERGY STAR qualified new home, you are joining millions of consumers who have changed to ENERGY STAR, helping our nation reduce our energy needs and building a cleaner environment for the future.
Maintains Resale Value
The ENERGY STAR label and score is clearly marked on your electrical panel and is fully transferable to future homeowners.
Features of our ENERGY STAR qualified new homes include:
Effective Insulation
Properly installed insulation that meets or exceeds national code requirements helps achieve even temperatures throughout the house while using less energy. The result is lower utility costs and a quieter, more comfortable home.
High-Performance Windows
Advanced window coatings help keep heat in during winter and out during summer. They also block damaging ultraviolet sunlight that can discolor carpets and furniture.
Tight Construction and Tight Ducts
Attention to detail by sealing all holes, cracks, and seams in ducts and construction assemblies helps eliminate drafts, moisture, dust, pests, and pollen. This improves comfort and the quality of indoor air, while lowering maintenance costs.
Energy-Efficient Heating and Cooling Equipment
More efficient and properly sized heating and cooling systems use less energy, which reduces utility bills. These systems also turn on and off less frequently, removing more humidity and providing better comfort.
For more information on our ENERGY STAR qualified homes, contact Otero Signature Homes.
Learn more about ENERGY STAR qualified new homes at http://www.energystar.gov/.
What does Green Building Mean?
We at Otero Signature Homes are proud to offer certified Green Built homes. These homes earn their designation through incorporating environmental considerations into every phase of the home building process. That means that during the design, construction, and operation of a home, energy and water efficiency, lot development, resource efficient building design and materials, indoor environmental quality, homeowner maintenance, and the home's overall impact on the environment are all taken into account. This process of building results in more sustainable communities and the reversal of many of the negative impacts of development upon our planet.
Lot design, preparation, and development
Resource-efficient site design and development practices help reduce the environmental impacts and improve the energy performance of new housing.
Energy Efficiency
On average, a home built between 1990 and 2001 consumed about 12,800 kWh per year for space and water heating, cooling and lights and appliances. Where natural gas is used, consumption averages 69,000 cubic feet per household annually. Total energy expenditures during a year cost these homeowners about $1,600. Energy efficiency improvements that make a home 20% more efficient - a conservative estimate for many green homes - could significantly reduce a homeowner's annual utility expenses.
We are proud to offer new homes that have earned the ENERGY STAR® label. ENERGY STAR qualified new homes are substantially more energy efficient than homes built to the minimum code requirements. Our ENERGY STAR qualified new homes are independently verified by a third-party Home Energy Rater to ensure they meet ENERGY STAR energy efficiency guidelines. These homes are better for the environment and better for you. Learn more about ENERGY STAR qualified new homes at http://www.energystar.gov.
Water Efficiency
Green homes often conserve water both indoors and out. More efficient water delivery systems indoors and native and drought resistant landscaping choices can help prevent unnecessary waste of valuable water resources.
Indoor Air Quality Improvement
By focusing on improving the indoor air quality through the use of recovery ventilators, advanced filtration systems, and low VOC paints, it greatly reduces dust, pet dander, air born allergies, and your overall standard of living.
Operation, Maintenance & Homeowner Education
Improper or inadequate maintenance can defeat the builder's best efforts to create a resource efficient home. By providing homeowner's with information regarding proper operating and maintenance procedures, a builder can help assure that the green home that was so carefully built will also be operated in an environmentally responsible manner.
Global Impact
Selection of paints is one issue that falls into the category of global impact. Selecting low VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) helps prevent the release of VOC's from wet paint that form ground-level ozone pollution.
Tax Credits and Energy Efficient Mortgages
Visit
http://www.energytaxincentives.org/ and
http://www.evergy.gov/taxbreaks.htm for detailed information on available tax credits/incentives. For information on energy efficient mortgages, visit the Energy Star website
http://www.energystar.gov/.
