Practices That Make Cimarron Green

Lot Design, Preparation, and Development: We follow practices that help reduce the environmental impact, such as site design, and constructing onsite storm water retention/infiltration features. As you tour our neighborhoods, you will notice the respect for the natural features Cimarron provides.

Resource Efficiency: We create resource efficient designs and use resource efficient materials. We spend quality time researching the most efficient materials and their applications.

Energy Efficiency: All of Cimarron’s homes exceed ENERGY STAR standards. They are crafted with advanced framing techniques, tightly sealed ducts, air returns and attic insulation. We install Low E energy efficient windows and Aprilaire air filters that treat all the air in your home every time it circulates. These filters also last 1 to 2 years so you don’t have to change out your filter every month. We also use advanced techniques for sealing holes and cracks in the home’s envelope to eliminate energy waste.

Water Efficiency: Cimarron uses American Standard water conserving products including faucets that provide 32% water savings, low flow showerheads that provide 40% water savings, and high efficiency toilets that provide 20% water savings.

Indoor Environmental Quality: In addition to any above-mentioned applications, we use low VOC (volatile organic compound) paint, green labeled carpet certified by the Carpet and Rug Institute, and a 14.5 R value attic access energy blanket to seal the attic from the living space.

Operation, Maintenance, and Homeowner Education: All of our exterior materials are selected for their long-term benefits of stability, quality, efficiency, and low maintenance to the homeowner. Cimarron provides each homeowner with a manual that explains proper operations and maintenance procedures that assures that the green home that was so carefully built can also be operated in an environmentally responsible manner.

Features That Make Cimarron Green

Pressure Balancing True Returns: Properly cycles air in the home to allow for more efficiency and comfort.

Advance Framing Techniques: (tight construction/tight thermal envelope.) Reduces the amount of building materials while maintaining the structural integrity of the home, and also allows for more insulation coverage.

MOEN 3rd party certified Water Conserving Products: We install low flow faucets; a 32% water savings, shower heads; a 40% water savings, and toilets; a 20% water savings.

Aprilaire Air Filter: This high efficiency air filter replaces that 1-inch thick flimsy air filter that you have to replace every month. It permanently traps allergy causing pollen-sized particles (5 microns and larger) at the rate of 97% and permanently traps mold and spore particles at a rate of 70%.

Programmable Thermostats: They perform more efficiently for you. Just set it and leave it.

Attic Blanket: This is a zippered attic access door cover that has an effective R value of 14.5 and seals the attic from the living space.

Tightly Sealed HVAC Duct Work: You pay to heat and cool that air, why let it escape? Our properly installed energy efficient heating and cooling systems use less energy, which saves you money.

3rd Party Certified: It’s easy to claim our homes are green built and energy efficient, but we like to back it up with a third party inspection verifying the energy performance of our homes. You get both ENERGY STAR and NAHB Research Center National Green Building Certification in your new Cimarron home!!

What is Green Building?

Green Building is a term that describes environmentally friendly construction. It includes many different aspects of the home, from planting shade trees to save energy to installing water efficient plumbing. But, while green building is driven by a desire to reduce the environmental impact of your home, its also good for you.

• Green homes consider your pocketbook. They cost less to heat, cool and maintain.
• Green building reduces pollutants and improves ventilation for better indoor air quality.
• Green homes are quality homes. They’re built for durability, so they require less maintenance.
• A Green home is good for you and good for the environment.

Why Buy a Green Home?

Energy Savings: Because of increase water and energy efficiency, you can save thousands of dollars over the life of your home.

Indoor Air Quality: Green homes feature improved air quality, which enhances their overall livability. Green builders reduce pollutants, and improve ventilations so your family can breathe easier.

Less Maintenance: Green homes are designed to minimize the amount of time and money required to maintain them.

Peace of Mind: Green homes are built with the environment in mind. From the energy and water efficiency, to reduced construction waste and the use of renewable materials, you can take pride in the fact that your home has less negative impact on the environment.