Construction & Energy Wise

Photo of the HERS Index with Garman at 64

Building Science Advancements at Work

Garman's quality craftsmanship extends beyond the parts of the home you can see. Leveraging advances in building science and using products that boost energy efficiency yield homes that require less maintenance, save owners many thousands in energy costs over time, and preserve the value and integrity of the home and the owner’s investment.

    Innovative thinking, techniques and products from building science to design and beyond.

    • Continuous insulation that outperforms conventional methods, yielding increased efficiency and longevity
    • HERS testing ensures that Garman homes are optimized for energy efficiency, with Garman homes 37% more efficient than the average home built today
    •  Garman measures total air leakage yielding scores 33% better than the industry code
    • Garman’s use of revolutionary, precision pre-cast foundation construction techniques by The Superior Wall system provides insulation and flexible expansion capabilities
    • Garman partners with innovative brands, such as: Moen, Shaw Flooring, GE Appliances, PPG Paints and Seagull Lighting
    • Garman Homes come standard with humidifiers that not only increase climate comfort but decreases the maintenance of walls, paint, and floors

      What Our 
      Homebuyers Are Saying

      The quality and little details were big improvements over the other homes we looked at. We weren't just looking at 'right now,' but also how the home will sell in the future. When you think about resale value and compare standard features and upgrades, they were the best!

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