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Hockessin Valley Falls 1

Hockessin, Delaware

The Goal

In search of energy efficiency, soundproof, structural integrity, high-end features, low maintenance and low maintenance features, wanted 10 ft. ceilings, 8 ft. doors, theatre room, large master bathroom w/ large walk-in closet, unfinished basement, a lot of tile in the home, wanted to protect himself in case he ever lost power (whole-house generator), LED lighting throughout, whole-house water filtration system.

Looking for the ultimate in energy efficiency, structural integrity, and comfort. Since it will be their permanent and last home they live in, it should require very minimal maintenance. Wanted a very open and contemporary feeling, along with high-end appliances and other features that give a very clean look. Need to protect themselves in case there is ever power outage.

The Build

Exterior Insulation Finishing System (EIFS) and stone on the exterior of home minimize any exterior maintenance. Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances, along with white cabinets, trey ceilings, and a custom LED coffered ceiling all add a very contemporary feeling to this home. 10 ft. ceilings and 8 ft.  doors were also used to add extra space to this open floor plan.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/2" css=".vc_custom_1475779198552{background-image: url(https://demo.excelbuilders.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/B-202-Large.jpg?id=9271 !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}"][/vc_column][/vc_row][mk_page_section speed_factor="4" padding_top="80" padding_bottom="40" sidebar="Custom Homes Sidebar" first_page="true" last_page="true"][vc_column][vc_column_text align="center" el_class="project-skills-content"]

An Efficient Home is a Comfortable Home

Compared to wood framed homes, ICF homes only require a fraction of the heating and cooling costs.

Care to see proof? Here you'll see what out guaranteed heating and cooling costs are for this exact home, compared to what those costs would be if this exact home were built with wood.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/mk_page_section][mk_page_section speed_factor="4" padding_bottom="80" sidebar="Custom Homes Sidebar" first_page="true" last_page="true"][vc_column width="2/3"][mk_skill_meter title="Wood Cost $472.00" percent="70" line_height="30" color="#289545"][mk_skill_meter title="ICF Cost $133.00" percent="31" line_height="30" color="#289545"][mk_skill_meter title="Savings $339.00" percent="66" line_height="30" color="#289545"][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/3"][mk_chart percent="72" bar_color="#289545" line_width="20" bar_size="250" content_type="custom_text" custom_text="Savings 72%"][/vc_column][/mk_page_section][vc_row fullwidth="true" attached="true" padding="0"][vc_column width="1/2" bg_color="#ededed" el_class="same-height"][mk_custom_box min_height="400" el_class="same-height" bg_color="#f6f6f6" bg_image="https://demo.excelbuilders.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Medium-Image-1.jpg" bg_stretch="true"][/mk_custom_box][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/2" el_class="same-height"][mk_custom_box min_height="400" el_class="same-height" bg_color="#f6f6f6" bg_image="https://demo.excelbuilders.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/medium-image-2-large.jpg" bg_stretch="true"][/mk_custom_box][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row fullwidth="true" attached="true" padding="0"][vc_column width="1/2" bg_color="#ededed" el_class="same-height"][mk_custom_box min_height="400" el_class="same-height" bg_color="#f6f6f6" bg_image="https://demo.excelbuilders.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Medium-Image-3.jpg" bg_stretch="true"][/mk_custom_box][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/2" el_class="same-height"][mk_custom_box min_height="400" el_class="same-height" bg_color="#f6f6f6" bg_image="https://demo.excelbuilders.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Medium-Image-4.jpg" bg_stretch="true"][/mk_custom_box][/vc_column][/vc_row][mk_page_section speed_factor="4" padding_top="60" padding_bottom="60" sidebar="Custom Homes Sidebar" first_page="true" last_page="true"][vc_column][vc_column_text][unitegallery Hockessin_Valley_Falls_1][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/mk_page_section]