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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. Green building is about best practices; the use of healthier and more efficient planning and construction from start to finish. 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.  

Our Green homes are HBA Green Council verified.

You can also visit HGTVpro.com to learn more about

Best Practices in Green Building.

For more information about our homes please contact Mary Bendel at our office, 314-822-1057, or you may email your questions to mary@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!

Certified Green - Silver Level

West County 2008

Wrapped Windows

Efficiently Framed Corners

Sealed Ductwork Seam

Mask HVAC Openings

STANDARD SMART/GREEN CONSTRUCTION FEATURES

• 90% Efficient Direct Vent Furnace
• Sealed Ductwork Joints and Seams for enhanced HVAC performance

• Energy Star Rated Windows (Low E)
• Energy Star Rated Dishwashers
• Energy Star Rated Ceiling Fans
• Durastrand Engineered Subfloor
• Thermastrand Radiant Barrier Roof Sheathing

• Green Guard Guardian Insulation throughout with R-40 in the Ceiling

• Caulk and Seal Package
• Green Guard House Wrap
• Direct Vent Sealed Gas Fireplace
• Low VOC Paints and Caulks
• Programmable Thermostats
• Mask HVAC openings during construction

ADDITIONAL SMART/GREEN FEATURES TO CONSIDER:

• 18” or Larger Soffit for Passive Cooling

• Raised Roof Truss Heel to enhance Attic Performance

• Pre-manufactured TJI Floor Joist
• Humidifiers and  MERV (10-16) Filters
• Sustainable Hardiboard Siding
• Energy Star Rated Bath Exhaust Fans
• Manifold Plumbing System (Pex)
• 2x6 Wall Construction allowing for R-19 Fiberglass Insulation

• High Efficiency Water Heaters
• < .30 U-Value .30 SHGC Windows
• Energy Star Rated Refrigerators and Washer and Dryers

• Greater than 13 SEER A/C
• Greater than 90%  Efficient Furnace

HIGH PERFORMANCE/EFFICIENCY    

• Geothermal Ground Source Heat Pump
• Rigid Insulation ( Soy , Airkrete)

• Solar Photovoltaic Systems
• Tankless Hot Water Heaters
• Occupancy and Smart House Sensors for Lighting & HVAC
• Water Efficient Plumbing Fixtures:  including power assist and dual flush toilets

• Innovative wastewater technology & rainwater collection systems

• Humidistats and Air Cleaners
• Wind Energy Systems
• Energy Star Metal Reflective Asphalt Shingles

• Fuel Cell & MicroTurbine Systems

Green Guard Wrap  

Thermastrand

Caulk & Seal

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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