R-2000 homes are acknowledged in Canada and around the world as the best in the market because of the exacting standards they meet. An R-2000 home will guarantee healthy indoor air, considerably lower energy costs and improved comfort in an environmentally responsible home that is built to last.

Questions frequently asked about R-2000 Homes

What is an R-2000 home?
The healthiest, most energy efficient, environmentally friendly, quietest, most comfortable homes commercially available on the market today. To be certified as R-2000, a home must be inspected by licensed inspectors and conform to exacting technical requirements which far surpass those of the Ontario Building Code.

What are the benefits of an R-2000 home?
Probably the best known benefit is lower heating costs due to strict attention to construction detail, higher levels of insulation, better sealing against air leakage, the use of energy efficient windows and highly efficient heating equipment. Another important benefit is a healthier, more comfortable, living environment. The mechanical ventilation system required by R-2000 specifications provides the home with a continuous balanced supply of fresh air. An R-2000 Home is so well sealed, it is quieter than a traditional home and less likely to permit the entry of allergy-aggravating dust and pollen. Another important benefit is that an R-2000 home commands a higher resale value than the same home built to conventional standards.

Will my R-2000 home look different than other new homes?
Many people have the misconception that an R-2000 home is a radical looking design. In fact, on the outside an R-2000 home can look identical to a conventionally built home. Through computer technology, virtually any of our models can be adapted to meet R-2000 specifications.

Who can build my R-2000 home?
Only home builders who have successfully completed R-2000 builder training and hold a valid R-2000 Builder Licencing Agreement can build homes that can be certified to the R-2000 standard. Additionally, a builder must be a member in good standing with the Tarion Warranty Corporation and participate in on-going R2-000 training to keep them current on new and evolving technologies. Gordon Tobey Developments is a certified R-2000 builder.

How can I be assured that my house meets R-2000 standards?
Before construction, the design of the home is computer analysed to ensure that it can meet the R-2000 energy performance target. During construction, the home is thoroughly inspected and tested for air-infiltration by independent third party inspectors to ensure that it conforms to R-2000 specifications. When the house has been proven to meet the R-2000 specifications, it will be issued a numbered certificate and identification label - your home's own testimonial of excellence.

How much will this new technology and detailed construction cost me?
Talk to your Tobey Developments representative, you'll be pleasantly surprised. The initial capital investment should be weighed against significant long term benefits.

How much will this new technology and detailed construction save me?
Based upon the characteristics of the home and the climate conditions where it is built, R-2000 homes typically require 30 percent less energy to operate than conventional homes. Recognising the savings in heating costs, some financial institutions offer a reduced mortgage rate for R-2000 homes. Additionally, home owners will enjoy greater comfort while conserving our natural resources - benefits that are difficult to put a price on.

What effect will all this have on the resale value of my house?
Across Canada R-2000 homes are clearly recognised as better built homes. And due to benefits realised in lower heating costs and a healthier indoor living space, an R-2000 home has definite advantage which should make the home more marketable and demand a better selling price . The R-2000 numbered certificate and identification label is an important document which passes on to the new owner. It is the validation to the new owner that the home they are purchasing is a certified R-2000 home.

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