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Lifebreath HRV

Our compact, electrically - powered HRV moves stale, contaminated, warm air from inside the house to outdoors. At the same time it draws fresh oxygen-laden air from outside and distributes it throughout the house. Stale, polluted air is constantly being replaced by an equal quantity of fresh clean air.

As the two air streams pass through the unit they do not mix They pass on either side of an aluminum heat-exchange core which transfers heat from the outgoing air to the incoming air. The efficiency of the Lifebreath HRV is so great that virtually none of the warmth collected from your home is lost to the outside. In summer, the HRV works in reverse - removing heat from the incoming air and transferring it to the outgoing air, to keep your home cool and fresh.

Tempered fresh air is distributed through a system of ducts.

The Lifebreath HRV eliminates the need for separate exhaust fans in kitchens and bathrooms which can often be noisy and inefficient.

The Lifebreath HRV moves stale air out, replaces it with fresh air.

 
  Aluminum heat exchange core
Patented design, highly conductive aluminum transfers maximum amount of heat to incoming air. Nothing does as good a job as aluminum - don't settle for plastic!

Built-in dehumidistat
Automatically increases air exchange rate when humidity rises. No more weeping windows!

Easy installation
Wide selection of capacities and sizes means there's an energy efficient Lifebreath HRV for every home.

Easy-clean filters
Protect the heat exchange core. Just rinse and replace.

Five-speed motor
Power to spare to deal with temporary increases in humidity and contaminants. Quiet and reliable.

Construction Methods 

Sealed concrete block foundation on 16" poured concrete footings

2x6 exterior walls, 16" on center

2x4 interior walls, 16" on center

9 1/2" x 2 1/4" I-Beam floor joists, 16" on center

Manufactured truss roof system with 14" energy heels, 24" on center

Strict adherence to 5-star standard at all levels of construction

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Energy Features

Guaranteed 5-star rated energy construction

R-44 insulation in ceiling (blown in fiberglass)

R-21 insulation in walls (5 1/2" batt fiberglass)

R-19 insulation in heated crawlspace (6" batt fiberglass)

Low-e argon gas-filled vinyl windows with screens

92% (or higher) efficient natural gas forced-air heating system

90% (or higher) efficient natural gas 50-gallon hot water heater

Energy Recovery Ventilator that mechanically ventilates airtight constructed home

Unit heater in garage

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Exterior Finish

25-year asphalt roof shingle

Lap siding on front of home

T-1-11 on sides and rear of home

Concrete sidewalk, if required

Fiberglass front door

Insulated raised panel overhead garage door

Two exterior frost-free hose bibs

Exterior GFCI headbolt outlet

Final grade on lot providing drainage away from structure

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Interior Finish

Vaulted ceilings in living area in most plans

Textured walls with rounded corners painted in designer white

Pre-finished oak 6 panel interior doors with coordinated colonial-style trim (base model homes)

Paint grade 6 panel doors and trim (selected models)

Nickel or brass door hardware

Solid wood window ledges

Oak recessed panel cabinets in kitchen and bath (base model homes)

Hickory raised panel cabinets in kitchen and bath (selected models)

Laminate countertops with oak edge

Double stainless-steel kitchen sink with spray nozzle

Installed white on white range, hood fan and dishwasher (base model homes)

Installed stainless steel range, microwave w/hood fan combo, and dishwasher (selected models)

Appliances plumbed for both electric and gas

Chrome hardware and fixtures in kitchen and baths

One-piece fiberglass tub and surround

Beveled glass tri-view mirrors in bath

Pre-wired for CAT5 telephone and television

Pre-wired for garage door opener

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Personalizing your home

Flooring

Lighting

Cabinetry finish and countertops

Appliance color

Exterior paint and shingles

Entry door style

Siding for front of home

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Prices are subject to change without notice.

 

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