WHA T  IS NET  ZER O ? A Net Zero building,  also  known  as  “zer o energy” building, means  a  building   wit h a  net  energy consumption and  net  carbon emissions  of  zero  over  the  span  of  a  y ear . The  buildings  can  either   be   connected  to  t he grid  or  independent and additional energy can  be   harvested,  on site,  through a v ar ie ty of  sources: solar,  wind,  etc.  This is  done in  conjunction  with efficient  construction, HVAC,  and water  syst ems. The end  result is  a  home  that  costs significantly  less to  operate,  can   be constructed  quickly,  is  durable,  with  less maintenance and  is more   comfortable  and draft   fr ee.

BUILDING &  DESIGN T o   achieve  net  zero  per f or mance,  the homes   ha v e 12” exterior  walls,  with off-set 2×4  studs,   16” on center. When insulated  with  dense-pack cellulose,  t his provides  an  R-40 wall,  with minimal  thermal  breaks. The  windows are designed  to  provide  for  e x em plar y insulating capability,  while the south  facing   windo ws are chosen  to allow  for  passive thermal gain.  A  solar thermal  hot  water  system  and photovoltaic  solar   panels are  set on the roof,   providing  hot  water and  electr icity , for both   heating and powering  the  home.  Due to  t he extraordinary insulation,  the minimal heat   required  t o warm   the  home,  even  during  the  coldest Maine  wint ers, allows  for the use of  a  mini-split  f orced  air heat   syst em, which  will also   provides  air  conditioning  during   t he summer   mont hs. Setwright is working  closely  with  sustainable designs fr om industry   leaders  K aplan  Thompson  Architects   and  Keiser Homes  resulting  in the most  af f or dable   and  liveable   ne t zero ready  homes   a v ailable.

ENERGY EFFICIENCY FEATURES  AVAILABLE •  Super-insulated construction  (R-40 walls,  R-60  r oof) •  Photovoltaic  solar   panels •  Solar  hot  w at er •  High-efficiency heat   and  air  conditioning •  Energy-efficient, triple-glazed   windo ws •  Airtight  constr uction •  Low-flow  showerheads and  f auce ts

HEALTHY  INDOOR  ENVIR ONMENT AL FEATURES •  Efficient  ventilation  /  fresh air  e x c hange •  Low VOC  paints, adhesives and sealants •  F or maldeh yde-fr ee   insulation DESIGN ELEMENTS •  Sun-protecting overhangs  in  summer •  “Solar tuned”  for more  sun  and  warmth  in  wint er

Information provided on this page courtesy of Keiser Homes , Kaplan Thompson Architects and YouTube

After searching for many years Setwright has found the perfect match between Architect, Modular home manufacture and Builder . Our company is proud to be part of this cutting edge network. If you are thinking about building a Beautiful , cost effective, mega energy efficient New Home anywhere in New England look no further you have come to the right place

We won’t waste your time. Call Stephan Adamczyk The president and chief officer of sales at Setwright directly. He will be more than happy to speak with you about your new home project His number is : (207) -713- 9090

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