Fact Sheet - 505 Los Arboles, Aptos

Green Features

Ø       2 KiloWatts of Solar Panels supply Electrical power

Ø       3300 lb. 1400 Amp Hour @ 48 volt battery. Flooded lead acid (about 4 days of our typical use with a full charge)

Ø       4400 Watt Magnum pure sine wave Inverter 120/240 volt

Ø       Navian Condensing Instant Hot Water Heater 97.5% efficient

Ø       Roof is insulated with 6 inches of Polyiso insulation and an aluminum vapor barrier.

Ø       Exterior walls are insulated with 4 inches of Polyiso insulation

Ø       Exterior of retaining wall is insulated using Extruded Polystyrene to incorporate thermal mass into the dwelling

Ø       All windows are double pane vinyl. Low e is used on all windows except South facing

Ø       Zero VOC paint and primer used throughout the entire house

Ø       Radiant Hydronic floor heating in lower floor

Ø       Hearthstone Phoenix Soapstone Wood stove provides Fireplace Ambiance and much greater efficiency

Ø       Plumbing waste lines are separated into black and gray lines so that gray water could easily be diverted for irrigation

For Beauty, Comfort and Convenience

Ø       Bosch stainless range/convection oven

Ø       Bosch stainless quiet energy star dishwasher

Ø       Stainless and glass stove hood

Ø       Samsung platinum french door refrigerator

Ø       under mount stainless sink with quiet Kenmore disposal

Ø       Black galaxy granite square edge counter tops

Ø       Solid wood Cherry cabinets with soft close drawers in kitchen and vanities

Ø       Toto toilets throughout the house

Ø       All bathroom ventilation fans are super quiet Panasonic fans

Ø       Solid Maple wood flooring and glazed porcelain tile on main level

Ø       Flamed granite Steps

Ø       Stained Concrete floors on lower level

Ø       Lower Ceiling is totally insulated with fiberglass and sound board to limit sound transmission

Ø       Central Vacuum

Ø       460 foot deep well installed by Earth Flow. Capacity of about 30 gpm. Pump placed at 420' and pumps about 5 gpm

Ø       10,000 gallons of water storage

Ø       Franklin Sub Drive pressure pump produces constant water pressure

Ø       8’ by 15’ shed finished inside and out; suitable  for workshop, artist studio, toolshed etc.