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Benchmark Developers and Cachet Homes strive to offer a first class home for a great price.  We believe that offering a Green built or “Smart” home alternative is another way to improve the quality and value of your home. In addition to the overall environmental benefits, there are many other great reasons to build a green home, including energy savings, a healthier and more comfortable living environment for your family, enhanced durability and reduced maintenance. 

For more information please contact Josh Grodie or Mary Bendel at 314-822-1057, or you may email Josh at josh@cachethome.com

We also offer a full range of development and construction services on customer owned homesites.

Yes, we are different - because our customers are different!

Current Green Home under construction in West County.

Please visit HGTV.com to learn more about Best Practices in Green Building.

Wrapped Windows

Efficiently Framed Corners

STANDARD SMART/GREEN CONSTRUCTION FEATURES

• 100% Oxboard Sheathing on all Exterior Walls
• Glued & Screwed Tongue & Groove Oxtreme Sub flooring
• Double Sill Sealer at Foundation (Better R factor)
• Advanced framing techniques (allow better insulation in corners)
• R-40 Ceiling Insulation
• Caulk & Seal  Package on All Windows & Doors
• Low VOC Paints
• High efficiency Amana Air Conditioners with 13 Seer ratings
• Green Guard House Wrap
• Each home is custom designed to fit on the lot to take advantage of southern exposure and preserve existing trees for solar deflection.

ADDITIONAL SMART/GREEN FEATURES TO CONSIDER:

• Prewire for Solar power systems
• 24” Roof overhangs
• HVAC Duct sealing
• Low E windows
• Blown Icening or Cellulose Insulation
• Blue Max concrete wall construction system
• Pre engineered insulated panel systems
• Rain or Bio gardens to clean, reuse and slow storm water
• TJI Floor Joists (some applications as needed)
• Advanced Truss construction (allows better insulation in attic edges)
• High Efficiency Furnaces with a rating of 90% Efficiency
• Energy Efficient Water Heater systems
• Flowguard Plumbing (vs Copper) (made from recycled materials)

Green Guard Wrap  

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Specializing in new custom homes in established neighborhoods in the St. Louis County area. Building houses in Kirkwood, Webster Groves, Des Peres, Frontenac, Town and Country, Sunset Hills, Manchester, and other surrounding towns and cities in suburban St. Louis, Missouri.

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