Benefits to Homeowners

Homes constructed by Sustainable Building Solutions, founded by John Porretto, are engineered for safety, healthy living and ultra-low maintenance.

The Sustainable Choice	Delivers to Homeowner
Foundation of treated wood, helical pilings, grade beam, & steel plates & bolts	Strength & disaster resistance Stamped engineering to deliver resistance to sustained 145 mph winds Enduring structure
Structural insulated panels	Added structural strength Significantly enhanced energy efficiency Minimized HVAC ductwork Added heat resistance on the roof, where most needed Non-toxic for healthful indoor air quality
R-20 Icynene foam insulation	Superior insulation = energy efficiency = operational savings and healthful interior air quality Barrier against sound and outdoor pollutants No off-gassing for interior air quality
MaxSlate roof	Wind resistance to 130 mph Natural product that can be recycled at the end of its life 50-year transferable warranty
Windows and exterior doors from Henselstone	Beauty, ease of cleaning Meeting/exceeding Miami Dade hurricane code No shutters required Low E glass = energy efficiency = operational savings
Sustainably harvested stairwell of white oak	Natural beauty & low maintenance No painting/staining required No disturbance of old-growth forests
Sustainably harvested cypress siding & porches	Natural beauty & low maintenance No painting/staining required No disturbance of old-growth forests

The Sustainable Choice	Delivers to Homeowner
Reclaimed tongue-and-groove heart pine for sub & finished flooring	Beauty & quality without depleting old-growth forests Strength A sub-floor that serves as the ceiling on the 1st floor
DensArmor-Plus wall board by Georgia Pacific	Paper-free walls for mold & mildew resistance Noncombustible
American Clay wall surfaces	Breathable wall surface resists mold Non-toxic = healthful interior air quality Low maintenance & no painting required Old World look and feel
Geothermal closed-loop HVAC system - 4 units	High energy efficiency & operational savings Longer lasting equipment in conditioned space is protected from harsh island corrosive elements More effective and efficient temperature control than with zoned systems
Solid standing dead Douglas fir custom interior doors	Beauty Low maintenance - no painting/staining required No depletion of old-growth forests
Manibloc plumbing system	Higher energy- & water-efficiency = Lower operational costs Control of each fixture from a central manifold
Tankless water heaters	Space savings High energy efficiency = operational savings Ease of maintenance
Energy Star appliances	Energy efficiency = operational savings
Isokern fireplace, Magnum Series	Beauty, and proper scale with large spaces Natural volcanic stone for interior air quality Operational efficiency = energy savings Safety with vented flue
Compact fluorescent bulbs	Energy efficiency & longer life bulbs = operational savings