With summer temperatures in the Valley regularly reaching a high of 115 degrees, many Phoenix area homeowners are forced to sacrifice comfort due to inadequate building techniques and high cooling costs. The people at Classic Stellar build homes with this concern in mind. Reducing energy costs significantly requires more than extra insulation; it involves the integration of design techniques, building methods and product selection. Beginning with a thermal envelope design, Classic Stellar uses R-40 insulation in the ceiling and R-27 in the walls, when other builders are typically satisfied with R-values of 30 in ceilings and 19 in walls. All Classic Stellar homes are wrapped in Tyvek® Stucco Wrap, which helps keep out moisture and prevent air infiltration. Classic Stellar places cooling ducts and air handlers in air-conditioned spaces rather than in the hot attic. Extra care is given to sealing openings and around electrical junction boxes, water pipes, and windows, eliminating energy loss. Windows include Low E glass and are also covered with insulating Duette blinds to prevent heat gain. Honeywell electronic air cleaners, Honeywell programmable thermostats, and Honeywell air exchangers are standard features in every home. The air exchanger replaces stale air with fresh air while exhausting harmful gases such as radon and formaldehyde; the air cleaner removes up to 95% of pollutants such as pollen, dust, dust mites, odors, viruses, bacteria, and pet dander. The removal of these pollutants creates safer, cleaner air, resulting in less dusting, fewer colds and cases of the flu, and fewer dirt particles, which will allow the air conditioning system to function at optimum efficiency.

The end result is a quiet, comfortable, healthy home. One of the most comfortable homes you will ever live in and one of the most energy efficient homes built in America!