Teich Residence - Solid Core Home - Clear Lake, MN
This home was built with the Arvola Homes' Structural Insulated Panel (SIP) wall system, also called solid core. Along with the other building processes Arvola Homes uses, this home is extremely air tight and energy efficient.
The home was tested by an ENERGY STAR rater to confirm the energy efficiency. Energy efficiency levels are displayed by the HERS Index (Home Energy Rating System) that you see to the right. What the numbers mean:
0 - Zero Energy Homes produce as much energy as they use 100 - Homes built to code should be at this level 136 - Studies show average home built today is actually at this level 80 - Home needs to be at or below this level to be ENERGY STAR qualified 48 - Arvola Homes' Clear Lake house
Each point decrease on the HERS Index correlates to a 1% increase in energy efficiency. At 48 the Arvola Homes' house is 52% more energy efficient than homes built to code. A lot more than that compared to the average home built today as well as existing homes.
What would you do with the money you would save if your home was over 50% more energy efficient? Learn more about SIPs, ENERGY STAR or green building.
HERS ® Index
Existing homes
140
Avg new homes (136)
120
100
Homes built to code
80
ENERGY STAR Qualified
60
Arvola Homes house (48)
40
20
0
Zero Energy Home
This rambler style home has 1748 finished square feet on the main floor. Some of the features include:
cultured stone on the exterior
wood style entry door, stained to match interior woodwork
custom Cherry stained Poplar cabinets
granite top island with built-in prep sink
corner unit gas fireplace with Poplar mantel surround
Arvola Homes, Inc. | PO Box 727, 980 Elm St E, Annandale, MN 55302 Phone: 320-274-7002 | Email: ryan@arvolahomes.com | License #20356734
The Structural Insulated Panel (SIPs), ENERGY STAR and Certified Green home builder and remodeler of choice in the areas of Albertville, Annandale, Avon, Becker, Big Lake, Buffalo, Clear Lake, Clearwater, Cokato, Cold Spring, Corcoran, Dassel, Dayton, Delano, Elk River, Greenfield, Hamel, Hanover, Howard Lake, Hutchinson, Independence, Kimball, Lester Prairie, Long Lake, Loretto, Maple Grove, Maple Lake, Maple Plain, Mayer, Medina, Minnetonka, Minnetrista, Monticello, Montrose, New Germany, Orono, Otsego, Plymouth, Richmond, Rockford, Rockville, Rogers, Sartell, Sauk Rapids, Silver Lake, South Haven, St. Augusta, St. Cloud, St. Joseph, St. Michael, Waite Park, Watertown, Watkins, Waverly, Wayzata, Winsted, Zimmerman, Benton County, Carver County, Hennepin County, McLeod County, Meeker County, Sherburne County, Stearns County, Wright County and surrounding areas in Central Minnesota and West Metro Twin Cities.
