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Chicago Energy Efficient Homes

Energy efficient homes with features that will wow you, reduce your energy costs and help conserve energy.

Hover on the numbers and find out what each feature refers to.

Chicago Homes

Energy Saving Features

Structural

Passive Radon Vent & Sealant

2x6 with R-21 Insulation Value with Vapor Barrier Wrap

Architectural Shingles with 30-year warranty


Engineering Structure

 Engineered Floor & Roofing  systems

Energy Heel Roof Trusses with R-49 Ceiling Insulation

Engineered Steel reinforced post tension slab

Closed-cell Foam at Basement Sill and 1st to 2nd Floor Rim Board

Windows

Low-E/Argon Windows

Foam Sealed Window & Door Penetrations

Large Insulated Safety Escape Window

Ventilation

Ridge Vent with External  Baffles

Continuous Air exchange

Gas

93% +Energy Efficient Furnace with Smart Thermostat, Sealed Supply and Multiple Returns

Energy Efficient Power Vent and Water heater

Air Conditioner

16 seer air-conditioning system

Construction

Tight Construction

Factory Manufactured, Energy Efficient Concrete Foundation Wall System Designed Superior Walls

Exterior Stone with Filter Fabric and Interior Basement Drain Tile with Electric Sump Pump

Ice & Water Protection

1-2-10 home Warranty

Onsite Superintendent

Third-party inspections, energy audit and thermal bypass checklist

Smart home automation including video doorbell at entry, WIFI Garage opener and WIFI Thermostat

Green Building & Quality Construction That Saves You Money


At William Ryan Homes our new homes are built with state of the art, energy-saving materials and building systems to help save you money, conserve energy and provide your family with more comfort. The Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Index is the industry standard by which a home’s energy efficiency is measured. The lower the HERS Index score, the lower your energy costs.

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