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4 | Southern Heritage Homes by, and build a house that holds to standards I would have for a house that I would live in,” says Phelps. To further that mission, Southern Heritage, as a standard practice, sources and applies elements that impart a greater quality to a home environment, whether that’s in the material used for flooring, the plumbing fix- tures or some other architectural aspect. “We use highly efficient and highly engineered products in all we do,” says Phelps. As part of the building process, the team here also con- ducts a quality testing to measure homes for heating/air efficiency or detect leaks in duct- work that would undermine efficiency. Phelps has additionally undertaken training in the building of Earth Craft homes, which reflects the efficiency and environmentally-friendly standards advanced by the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association. Phelps says while the incorporation of some “green” nuances may ultimately result in minor costs up-front, homeowners ultimately see that cost returned many times over in the long-term from lower utility bills. As a hands-on builder, Phelps is involved in every building project performed by South- ernHeritage Homes. “Sometimes, larger com- panies outsource everything and are not di-