Better by Design: Why Our High-Performance Features Come Standard
At Heritage Homebuilders LLC, we believe that every home should be built to last, perform efficiently, and provide year-round comfort—without sacrificing health, durability, or energy performance. That’s why we include a suite of high-performance features as standard in every home we build.
These aren’t upgrades. They’re part of what we believe should be the baseline for any modern, resilient, and comfortable home.
Here’s a breakdown of the high-performance features we include—and why they matter:
Continuous Insulation (CI)
CI wraps your home in a layer of uninterrupted insulation, virtually eliminating thermal bridging and dramatically improving the building’s energy efficiency. It keeps heat in during the winter and out during the summer—reducing heating and cooling loads and making your home more comfortable year-round.
Ventilated Rainscreen Cavity
Behind your siding, a small air gap lets trapped moisture escape, preventing mold, rot, and structural damage. This is critical for long-term durability, especially in variable or wet climates. It’s a simple, passive system that allows your walls to dry out and breathe—just like they should.
Waterproofing Membrane
We use high-quality, fully-adhered waterproofing membranes behind your exterior cladding. This provides a continuous water barrier, ensuring that wind-driven rain and moisture don’t make their way into the structure. It’s peace of mind built right into your walls.
Low Air Leakage Construction
A tighter home is a more efficient, comfortable, and healthy home. We build with airtightness in mind—often achieving blower door test results that exceed energy codes. Less air leakage means fewer drafts, better control of humidity, allergens, and pollutants, while significantly reducing energy waste.
Energy/Heat Recovery Ventilator (ERV/HRV)
In an airtight home, controlled ventilation is essential. An HRV brings in fresh, filtered, outdoor air while recovering heat from the outgoing stale air—keeping your energy bills low while maintaining excellent indoor air quality. It’s the lungs of a healthy, high-performance home.
Hot Water Recirculating Pump
No more waiting minutes for hot water at the tap. A recirculating pump delivers hot water faster while using less water overall. It’s a small system with a big impact on daily comfort and long-term efficiency.
Smart Overhangs & Solar Design
Our homes are designed with the sun in mind. Roof overhangs and soffits are sized and positioned to reduce unwanted solar heat gain in the summer, while allowing the lower winter sun to warm interior spaces naturally. This passive solar strategy reduces mechanical heating and cooling needs while enhancing year-round comfort.
Performance That Pays Off
When you build with us, you're getting more than just four walls and a roof—you're getting a well-engineered system where every layer, joint, and material works together to deliver:
Lower energy bills
Improved indoor air quality
Greater comfort in all seasons
Long-term durability
A healthier home for your family
These features aren’t extras—they’re part of what we believe every homeowner deserves.
Ready to Build Smarter?
If you’re thinking about building a new home, let’s talk about how we can bring performance, comfort, and peace of mind to your next project—from the ground up.