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As an ENERGY STAR partner, First Texas Homes integrates sustainable and environmentally friendly design features into several aspects of its homes, striving to meet strict guidelines set by the federal Environmental Protection Agency. These features include interventions aimed at energy-efficient water usage, such as tankless water heaters and PEX plumbing systems, as well as sustainable heating and cooling systems such as the SEER HVAC system and digital programmable thermostats.
Through features such a high-tech door and window sealant and insulated, double-paned windows, the company works to build homes that can be heated and cooled efficiently. It also utilizes radiant barrier roof decking and R-38 blown insulation to limit the effect of outdoor heat on indoor temperature, reducing the need for energy-consuming air-conditioning equipment. In addition, the company installs only Frigidaire and Electrolux appliances, offering homeowners the assurance of ENERGY STAR Excellence Award-winning brands.