Homeowner Benefits
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"(John Wesley Miller's) work, especially his designs for zero energy homes, has accomplished something very important: It proves that modern lifestyles and stewardship of our natural resources are compatible."-Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano
A John Wesley Miller Companies home is not just the obvious; an award-winning, beautifully designed home, but also include:
- Solar hot water and photovoltaic systems
- 13 SEER or better high efficiency heat pumps.
- Programmable thermostats.
- Dual pane high efficiency windows.
- Energy efficient appliances including microhoods, ranges and ENERGY STAR® dishwashers.
- All ArmoryPark del Sol homes are built with a masonry wall super structure which is concrete filled for thermal mass storage and sound-proofing benefits.
- Walls that are wrapped in insulation and finished with a 3-coat stucco system to create a protective shield from the exterior environment.
Energy Savings
- Tucson Electric Power 5-Year Heating & Cooling Guarantees, except on Net Zero Energy Homes, which are designed to receive a zero or negative energy bill
- Eligible for Federal and State Tax Credits for Solar Systems (Cash Back in 1st Year)
- Up to $4000 Federal Income Tax Credit
- Up to $1000 State Income Tax Credit
- TEP SunShare Rebate of $4,500
State of the Art Energy Efficiency
- Copperheart Solar Hot Water Collector - 10 Year Warranty
- Seisco Tankless Water Heater
- 1.5 Kilowatt BP Solar Photovoltaic System Converts Sunlight to Free Electricity
- 25-year Warranty of 80% Power Output
- 5-year Limited Warranty of Materials and Workmanship
- Exterior Insulation- 1 ½ Rigid R-9.7 on Adobe for Efficient Thermal Mass Storage
- HVAC New Trane XL 19.i 17.6 SEER High Efficiency Heat Pump
- Lifetime Warranty on Compressor Unit & 5 Year Service Contract)
- Extra Radiant Barrier Insulation on Roof
- 2” Rigid R-13 on Top of Original roof
- New 3-ply Built Up Roofing
- Ceiling ½” Drywall with 2 Layers of Foil Barrier
- Ceiling Fan with Lights in Master Bedroom
- Argon Gas-Filled Milgard Dual Pane Windows for Superior Energy Efficiency
- Insulates from Weather & Noise
- Lifetime Warranty
- .312 U-Value
- Suncoat ™ Low-E² Glass
Comfort & Beauty
- Well Insulated & Sealed Building Envelope Prevents Drafts & Temperature Variations from Room to Room.
- Programmable Thermostat
- Low VOC, High Quality Paint
- Custom Wood Sills and Trim
- Solid Maple Interior Doors
Maintenance
- 5-year Service Contract on Heat Pump with a Lifetime Compressor Warranty
- All New Lighting Fixtures & Appliances with Manufacturer’s Warranties
- New Roof
- Builder’s Workmanship Warranty
- New, Oversized 2-car Garage with Automatic Opener
- New, Milgard Energy-Efficient Windows with Lifetime Warranty
- Long Lasting Tile Floors
Water Efficiency
Water is energy. John Wesley Miller Companies has integrated many water-saving elements into their homes, including xeriscaping, low-flow toilets and showerheads. To learn more about how this can make a difference, read the Armory Park del Sol 2006 Water Report.
Universal Accessibility
John Wesley Miller Companies-built homes are designed to be enjoyed by everyone, including those who use wheelchairs and walkers. Each home has many discretely built in, ease of use amenities, such as:
- Step free entryways
- Extra wide hallways
- Three foot wide door openings
- Hard Surface Flooring, Concrete, Wood or Tile
- Bathroom grab bars
- Roll-in and walk-in showers
- Dual Shower Heads with slide bar
- 6 foot wide sidewalks
- Extra wide patio access gates
In October, 2007 City of Tucson Mayor Bob Walkup presented John Wesley Miller Companies with a Certificate of Appreciation & Recognition for "providing exceptional standard and optional accesible and visitable home construction features, and provisions for individuals with disabilities in our community"
To read more about life in a John Wesley Miller universally accessible development as described by Armory Park del Sol resident Nancy Mairs, click here.