This renovation and addition to a Buckhead cottage included a full interior gut and redo, a new 2nd floor, and a complete upgrade of the systems in the house. Featured at the 2006 Southern Building Show as part of the New and Renew Showcase, this project meets the strict criteria of both the EarthCraft House Renovation program and Energy Star. The resulting house sold at the asking price within 2 weeks of being listed. The house has 5 bedrooms including an expansive master suite, plus a bonus room over the garage featuring windows on 3 sides that take advantage of the wooded view.

Energy efficient, durable, and healthy features in this house include:

• High efficiency HVAC systems by Amana
• Energy Recovery Ventilator and Bath Fans by Fantech
• Icynene Spray Foam Insulation
• KitchenAid Appliances
• Low E Argon Filled insulated windows and doors
• Metlund Dmand hot water pumps
• Rinnai Tankless Hot Water Heaters
• Tyvek House Wrap and Window Flashing System
• Boracare Termite Treatment from Arrow Exterminating
• Central Vacuum System by Beam
• Engineering floor systems by Boise Cascade
• PEX plumbing supply piping and Manablock system by Vanguard

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