Plan for an Eco Friendly Future Stonewood's Eco Sure specifications give you a range of building options and features selected to be kind to the environment, use less of our precious resources and help you make big savings on your energy bills. You can rest assured that all features have been selected to meet building industry best practice. And not only does choosing environmentally-friendly features make sense now - it also helps ensure your home will be very attractive to buyers in the future!

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Appliances

Future proof your lifestyle and your wallet with energy efficient appliances.

• Moisture sensor clothes dryer ^#
• Energy rated dishwasher
• Energy rated Oven
• Front loading washer (water saving) ^#
• Energy rated Fridge Freezer ^#
• Other energy rated appliances

Windows

Windows are a major source of valuable heat loss.

• Double glazing
• Argon gas filled double glazing ^#
• Low e glass / tint / laminated glass ^#
• Thermal breaks to windows ^#
• Vented window sashes ^#
• Sealed weather strips to all exterior doors
• Insulated front door

Insulation

Quality insulation means a warmer and drier home.

• Upgraded insulation to ceiling
• Upgraded insulation to exterior walls
• Foundation perimeter insulation
• Under floor insulation ^#
• Breathable house wrap
• Building envelope openings taped & Sealed
• Hot water cylinder wrap ^#
• Sealed plug sockets and frame to plate joins ^#
• Full garage insulation including garage doors ^#

Heat

Make the most of heating your home.

• Heated towel rails ^#
• Passive and active solar design
• Full height doors for passive heat transfer
• Under floor in-slab heating ^#
• Under tile heating pads ^#
• Night store space heating ^#
• Gas fireplace ^#
• Preferential sun north alignment
• Fully installed heat pump with programmable thermostat
• Heat transfer system ^#

Lights

Save power with efficient, cost effective lighting.

• Recessed lights are sealed type
• Halogen lighting ^#
• Energy efficient lighting system and products
• LED lighting ^#

Air Quality

Enjoy clean healthy air all year round.

• Air exchange management system ^#
• Low VOC (volatile organic compound) paints not to exceed 150 grams per litre
• Low VOC hard flooring
• E zero finishing timbers
• Granite benches
• Low VOC Construction Adhesives
• Non CFC or HCFC Heating system
• Solvent base not to exceed 380 grams per litre
• Dryer is vented to the exterior ^#
• Range hood vented to exterior
• Ventilation fans to bathrooms
• Formaldehyde free materials used or specifically sealed
• Carbon monoxide detector ^#
• Smoke detectors
• Natural ventilation over 5% of floor area

Water

Conserve water and make it easier on the environment.

• Adjustable flow restrictors to tap-ware
• Dual flush toilet cisterns (Ceramic)
• Solar water heating with electronic management
• Dishwasher is water rated for efficiency
• Water heater within 12m of the kitchen
• Front loading washer (water saving) ^#
• Automated garden irrigation ^#
• Rain water storage for garden reuse ^#
• Under sink hot water storage ^#

Energy

Reduce your monthly power bill.

• Night rate water heating ^#
• Solar energy enhancement and water heating
• Dual electric HWC elements
• Heat pump hot water heater ^#
• Low Energy account guarantee ^#
• Energy rated appliances,
• Water heater within 12m of the bathrooms it services

^# Optional

Please note: this is not a definitive list of Eco Options - we are constantly updating and expanding this as we continue to develop and add to our Eco Sure building options