For the full list of EarthSmart benefits, please click here to download the pdf.

Longevity of Structure

House Tightening & Air Sealing
This practice prevents air leakage into the home as well as inside air from escaping, protecting indoor air quality while reducing energy bills.

Professionally Installed Windows
Legend’s proprietary assembly method eliminates water and air infiltration around windows.

Behind-the-Siding Photo Documentation
We document each phase of construction and provide our homeowners with photos and certification upon completion.

3rd Party Certifications
We employ independent firms (Earth Advantage, Energy Trust, Home Certified, etc) to calculate, inspect, and certify key elements of the construction process, ensuring our homes are certified at least 15% Above Code.

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Energy Efficiency

Energy Trust Thermal Bypass Checklist
A detailed and technical set of checklists, developed by Energy Star, to be used by builders and inspected by designated Certifiers to ensure a high level of performance from the exterior shell assembly of our homes.

R-23 Polar Blanket Wall Insulation
The result of this insulation is not only effective energy conservation, but ensures that this will be the quietest home you have ever lived in.

95% Efficient Furnace
High-Efficiency furnaces, reducing energy and natural gas usage. Code allows 91%. (Corvallis features 92%+)

Blower Door Test
A third party, independent firm, measures air loss throughout the home to identify areas needing better sealing. Failure to pass results in no certifications issued.

Innovative Sustainability

Final Stair Treads & Risers
Legend installs temporary treads and risers at framing and has the finish carpenter install fresh, clean ones after the sheetrock is done and the walls painted. They fit better and are not likely to develop squeaks over time.

Composite Engineered Wood Materials
Wood materials (wood trim, framing materials, etc.) made from recycled wood, short-growth forests and off-cuts from the milling processes, reduces the demand on forests.

Recycled Construction Materials
Construction debris, such as cardboard packaging, wood, metal and drywall scraps are sorted and delivered to recycling centers.

Local Vendors & Suppliers
Local labor and material use contributes directly to our local economy and resource efficiency. Many vendors and supplies and suppliers implement earth-friendly environmental practices.

Water Saving Features & Systems
Low-flow faucets, toilets and valves which greatly reduce water consumption without sacrificing quality of life.

Health and Safety

Whole Home Fresh Air Ventilation System
Balanced ventilation is provided through an Energy Recovery Ventilator (ERV) which circulates fresh air in and exhausts stale air out for improved air quality.

MERV 11 Filter
A high performance furnace filter removes far smaller particles (pollen, pent dander, etc) than typical equipment.

Heating System Protection during Construction
Legend uses fans and portable heat equipment to dry the home prior to sheet rock installation, protects floor vents with screens, and installs filters on all the return air vents during the construction process.

Low VOC Paints
Paint with less volatile organic compounds to off-gas during the curing process, directly improving air quality both during and after construction is complete.

Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Included in all Legend Homes.