Home Design and Planning

Behind the Scenes with Delta Touch2O® Technology

by Meridith Doucette on May 14, 2012

Hopefully, by now you have heard that Shea Homes is giving away, not one, but six Delta Touch2O® faucets this month.

If you haven’t entered yet to win, be sure to click here for your chance at one of these amazing faucets. If you’re wondering how a Touch2O® faucet could change life in the kitchen, take a look below at our top 8 reasons we love the Touch2O®! [read more…]

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Building Science: An inside look at new garage door technology from Wayne-Dalton

by Shea Homes Arizona on May 11, 2012

You’ve heard us say before that at Shea Homes, we believe every part of the home matters. That’s why we don’t compromise on quality, and new Shea homes in Arizona come standard with name brand products like Wayne-Dalton Garage Doors.

So what are the benefits for the buyer? Check out these great features of the Wayne-Dalton 5120 model, one of our favorites: 

Increased safety in your home: 

  • Pinch-resistant door panels are designed so closing sections actually push fingers safely out of harm’s way.
  • The Wayne-Dalton TorqueMaster® Plus is the first counterbalance system to seal springs safely within a steel tube. It contains an anti-drop feature that eliminates the risk of door “free fall” and prevents potential serious injury.
  • The polyurethane foam that insulates the panels is CFC-11-free, so it’s environmentally friendly. 

Energy Efficiency: 

  • The foamed-in-place R-9.0 polyurethane insulation improves the energy efficiency of a home and blocks unwanted street noise from entering living areas that adjoin the garage. The Tough-Guard vinyl backer also adds beauty and durability to the interior of the garage door. 

Durability: 

  • The foamed-in-place polyurethane insulation is chemically bonded to each steel section, creating a structure with higher strength and dent resistance.
  • Heavy-gauge steel wraparound end caps trim-out door edges for better appearance, improved strength, and protection of the insulation from damage. 

Clean and clutter free look: 

  • Embossed, high tensile steel panels give the look of wood with the strength of steel.
  • Sound-absorbing insulation makes the door operate quieter, reducing wind noise, and is energy efficient.
  • Shea Homes also offers two advanced Wayne-Dalton garage door openers. The ceiling mounted prodrive® opener is available in either a belt or chain rail. The patented wall-mounted idrivePRO® eliminates the belt, chain, screw drive, and track that clutter a garage door ceiling. Pair it with our pinch resistant door and TorqueMaster spring systems to eliminate the need for installing photo eyes. And, if you select the exclusive Z-Wave® technology option, the openers work wirelessly with our complete range of Home Controls products.
  • Door panels are also guaranteed through Wayne-Dalton against cracking or splitting due to rust-through for up to 10 years. 

Are there any other home products that you want to learn more about? Let us know on our Facebook page!

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Vista Montaña’s VIP Grand Opening Event

by Shea Homes Arizona on May 4, 2012

A poolside glass of wine and a plate full of sizzling fajitas were just icing on the cake at Thursday’s VIP Grand Opening of Vista Montaña in Peoria, AZ.

Guests from all over the Valley enjoyed a cool evening and desert sunset as they toured the newly built 5911-Northwestern model, exploring the Arizona Cardinal’s themed basement theatre and relaxing under the poolside cabana.

Vista Montaña, a gated luxury home community is located at 87th Avenue and Calle Lejos and features ranch style homes and luxury offerings such as optional basements, RV garages, and pool cabanas.

Homes range between 2,825 to over 4,000 square feet and are built using the new Energy Star 3.0 rating, carry the Environments for Living designation and have solar available.

Here are a few photos from the VIP Grand Opening this week. (Click each image to enlarge)

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Make Life Easier with Just One Touch Giveaway

by Meridith Doucette on May 1, 2012

Win a Delta Touch2O® faucet from Shea Homes

We all know that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. But at Shea Homes, we also believe that every part matters.

Delta Touch2O FaucetThat’s why we don’t compromise on quality and every Shea home comes standard with name brand products like Delta faucets.

 In fact, to show our love for such great products, we are giving away six Delta Touch2O® faucets this month.

The Delta Touch2O® faucet is a fantastic addition to any kitchen. Take a look at this great Delta faucet video to see just what Delta Touch2O® Technology can do for you.

Then visit our contest page and enter to win!

Don’t forget to “like” each of our Facebook pages for the latest on community openings, news and promotions like this one.

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Visit Arborelle at Montage in Livermore with Shea Homes Architectural Director, Dave Kay!

April 16, 2012

If you haven’t had the chance to come tour our neighborhood Arborelle at Montage in Livermore, here’s your chance to do it from the comfort of your own home. Our Director of Architectural Design, Dave Kay provides you with an excellent tour of what this neighborhood has to offer, outside of its 8 distinctive floorplans! So [...]

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Litchfield Park: One of the top 8 places to live in AZ

April 12, 2012

Did you know that Litchfield Park was recognized by Phoenix Magazine as one of the top eight places to live in Arizona? The City of Litchfield Park is a beautiful small community of approximately 5,000 residents located 15 miles west of Phoenix.  With the beautiful White Tank Mountains visible to the west and the Wigwam [...]

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Dynamic New Home Plans From The $430s at BackCountry

April 9, 2012
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  Exciting things are happening at the Shadow Walk Collection by Shea Homes in the incomparable BackCountry neighborhood.  Recently Shea enhanced the collection with six new dynamic plans generating quite a buzz from the low $400s.  In addition, dirt start opportunities have been made available allowing buyers to build the home they desire most on [...]

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Hurry… “Buy A Lot. Get A Lot.” Promotion Ends April 30th in Reunion

April 9, 2012
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  SPACES at Reunion:  During our ‘Buy a lot. Get a lot!’ promotion you can build your SPACES dream home from scratch at Reunion.  You will receive $4,000 toward closing costs, a free refrigerator and washer/dryer set.  Hurry – this promotion ends April 30, 2012!* Award Winning Builder SPACES is a product of nationally acclaimed [...]

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SPACES at Reunion Extends “Buy A Lot. Get A Lot!” Promotion Through April

March 26, 2012
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  During our ‘Buy a lot. Get a lot!’ promotion you can build your SPACES dream home from scratch at Reunion and you will get a lot more than just the fun of making it your own.  Until the end of April, 2012 receive $4,000 toward closing costs, a free refrigerator and washer/dryer set.  Hurry [...]

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Colorado New Home Seekers Should Look For Amenities To Die For!

March 26, 2012
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  When hunting for a new home in Colorado, it’s just as important to consider the setting of your new home as it is the home itself. Unfortunately, in their haste to find that perfect bedroom and bath fit, too many home seekers fail to put enough emphasis on a home’s surrounding amenities. Then, after [...]

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