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Sustainability

Guaranteeing A Better Future: At Hayden, doing our part too make a positive impact in a big way is  and always will be  one of our top priorities. We are constantly thinking about ways to enhance your lifestyle while also designing for a sustainable future.

The list below encompasses areas we are passionate about, as well as options for you to consider.

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What We’re Doing

  • Sorting recycling from waste materials at our warehouse

  • Donating cabinets, appliances, hardware, and plumbing fixtures to Community Forklift and to Habitat for Humanity Restore.

  • Building additions to meet or to exceed the latest energy codes – using continuous exterior insulation where required, upgraded attic and floor insulation, insulated and conditioned crawlspaces, energy-efficient windows and doors.

  • Using light colors for new flat roof membranes to reflect sunlight, rather than absorbing it as heat.

  • Installing ‘dry wells’ to control storm water run-off on site, rather than adding to the municipal stormwater system.

  • Using low VOC paint and sealants on interior work including the option to use waterborne sealants when refinishing wood flooring.

  • Using 75-85% high-efficiency light fixtures such as LEDs for new recessed and decorative lights.

  • Deploying high efficiency particulate air vacuums (Advance Euroclean GD 930 HEPA vacuums) and HEPA air scrubbers.

  • Carefully following and documenting all EPA mandated lead safe work practices, including having EPA lead-safe certified team members

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Decisions You Can Make

  • Replacing additional windows and doors in your home to achieve higher efficiency.

  • Choosing water saving toilets, faucets, and shower heads.

  • Exploring tankless hot water heaters.

  • Selecting high efficiency HVAC equipment to heat and cool your new space.

  • Considering a home energy audit to evaluate your existing conditions and options to improve them.

  • Planning for future electric needs such as solar, EV charging stations, converting gas ranges and fireplaces to electric, etc.

  • Choosing materials and fixtures that save energy in use or in manufacturing:

    • Composite decking material made with recycled materials rather than pressure-treated wood that will deteriorate more quickly.

    • Countertops, flooring, and other finishes manufactured with green or recycled materials such as glass or bamboo.

    • Siding and exterior trim materials that are more durable and that may contain recycled materials such as fly ash.

    • Reusing cabinets in a basement or garage.

Tax credits are offered locally and federally and vary based on location, income, etc.  Rewiring America offers a tool to help at  https://www.rewiringamerica.org/app/ira-calculator

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