Making the perfect Home

sustainability & home efficiency

Wrighthaven Homes, with its team of dedicated professionals, is committed to turning your dream home into a reality. Our passion for homebuilding is matched by our commitment to sustainability. We’re excited to integrate “Net Zero” principles, ensuring your dream home is not only beautiful but also environmentally responsible.

Why Choose Net Zero

Modern and sleek, our solar installations empower new homeowners to generate their own power, save money and live sustainably!

Energy Efficiency
Standards Comparison

Home Upgrades
Energy Star Home
Net Zero Ready Home
Net Zero Home
LED/CFL Lighting
HRV/ERV
Tankless Water Heater
Air Tightness / Blower Door Test
Low Flow Plumbing
Drain Water Heat Recovery System
Triple Pane Windows
Insulation Under Slab
Home Monitoring System
Dual Fuel Furnace
Air Source Heat Pump
Extra Wall Insulation
Thicker Exterior Walls
Aerobarrier
Solar Panels

Our Net Zero
Specifications

Foundation Finishes

  • 20 MPA. Poured concrete foundation and footing c/w System Platon waterproofing membrane.
  • Exterior basement walls fully strapped with 2” x 4” studs placed at 24” O.C. c/w R-22 batt insulation and super 6 Mil poly sealed. Basement walls & floors sprayed with 2” of 2lb closed cell polyurethane spray foam – min. R-10.

Floor Structures

  • All subfloors to be 5/8” T&G OSB, nailed, glued and screwed. 7/16” OSB roof sheathing.
  • Insulation nominal value to be a min. of R-27 in walls, R-31 in sloped ceiling areas & exposed floors, and minimum R-60 in attic spaces.

Wall Construction

  • Structural insulated panel board sealed to air and water barrier standards.

Mechanical

  • All main supply ductwork taped and sealed. High wall cold air returns are placed strategically throughout the home for optimal return air flow.
  • Mechanical system to include high efficiency equipment with Air Source Heat Pump and furnace / air handler sized accordingly for heating and cooling requirements.
  • Simplified install of minimum 75% SRE HRV unit for fresh air supply to home.

Windows

  • Maintenance free triple-glazed casement windows. All operable windows complete with screens, and a multi-point lock system. All glazing to be low E argon gas filled.
  • All windows foamed and sealed in place for air tightness requirements taped and sealed on exterior for waterproofing.