Eco Smart Homes in San Antonio

Each Coventry home is Environments for Living® (EFL) certified. On an average, homes built by Coventry are over 50% more efficient as compared to homes build earlier than 2000, and 10% beyond the International Energy Conservation Code required by the State of Texas. Following are the energy-saving building standards employed by Coventry Homes:

• Soffit and roof ridge ventilation keeps your attic well ventilated, which in turn minimizes humidity and makes the home more comfortable during both summers and winters.
• Custom HVAC unit and duct sizing that is based on the number of windows, and size of your home.
• R-38 ceiling insulation in flat locations builds a barrier between indoor and outdoor air temperatures, which therefore provides you with great energy savings in your home.
• A programmable thermostat to counter rising humidity levels.
• A high efficiency A/C system, which is quieter as well as energy efficient, as it requires less amount of energy to function.

Homes built by Coventry are equipped with mechanically controlled air intakes and 4-inch pleated high performance MERV 11 air filters, ensuring optimal air quality and easy breathing! To ensure air quality is not compromised, Coventry performs a thermal bypass inspection on each home that it builds. This also includes a third-party analysis of the areas where air barriers are frequently missed, as well as an insulation inspection to make sure they are properly aligned with the air barriers.

By doing so, it is made sure that the thermal barriers and air barriers are functioning continuous and complete. This, therefore, decreases the amount of air infiltration, increases the durability of your HVAC system, and saves you money.

Coventry Homes improves water efficiencies in your home by making use of numerous smart features, with the PEX plumbing system being the most notable. A PEX plumbing system maintains water quality, is more energy efficient and results in reduced maintenance and greater reliability. 

Coventry Homes also makes use of engineered lumber during the construction process, whenever it is applicable. Since this engineered product is virtually defect free, unbelievably strong, and not to mention has the capability to withstand huge loads over long time spans. This move in turn adds value to the construction.

This also keeps waste at a minimal, as only a few trees need to be cut to produce engineered lumber. Moreover, to minimize the impact on the environment even further, by-products such as unusable pieces of wood or small chips can also be used in engineered wood products.

Proper moisture management goes a long way in protecting the health of your family and increasing the durability of your home! That is why Coventry Homes uses a drainage plan to prevent water from penetrating the wall cladding. All the doors and windows are installed with proper flashing to protect your home against moisture and air leaks.

Coventry Homes are RESNET and EPA certified. Not only this, Coventry also actively participates in the Quality Assurance Program by RESNET, which certifies new homes in San Antonio through the inspection of third-party professionals. Moreover, Coventry also follows the standards of the Environment for Living® Program, and Department of Energy Builders Challenge, so you can rest assured that when you buy from Coventry, you would get a home that will last you for generations!