[hotrodgirl]

Originally Posted by A-4 Skyhawk

While we wait for the next round of pictures and building status from our friends on location, let me ask some design experience questions to those who have been through it:
- Do they offer any options on exterior wall or ceiling insulation upgrades?
- What kind of windows are standard (vinyl, wood, alum) and do they offer upgrades to casements & awnings?
- Do they offer upgrades on high effeciency heat pumps?
- Did I read somewhere that you can upgrade to an insulated garage door?
- And will they insulate the lanai and garage ceiling?

Can you tell that I'm an energy conservation freak

Insulation upgrades- I asked, was told it is per spec, but I think it is an option if you push. Not sure of the cost. They use R-30 bat & blown to living area ceiling, thickness info to be posted in home. Also R-5 rigid foam board on living area exterior walls, R-11 bat fiberglass to garage. Also to be posted in home.
The windows are Low-E insulated vinyl. Non-tilt. I asked for tilt but since everything is on one level, I opted out of that extra cost. I have them here and love them, but it should not be problematic to clean. The sills are not marble, but some sort of stone...
Not sure about heat pumps???
Yes to insulated garage door at extra cost
I don't think they insulate the lanai. Nor sure if they will...

Not much help there but maybe someone else will have more answers!