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| Site Work | Minimal disturbance to site (less than 1/3rd), maximum southern solar exposure, no lawn watering systems. |
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| Foundation | 25% Recycled Fly Ash content in mix |
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| Frame | Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) for maximum energy efficiency (R25 in walls, R40 in roof), factory built for production efficiency and yielding superior waste reduction |
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| Building Envelope | Super tight with taped seams on all house paper, advanced window and door flashing techniques, and vented siding rainscreen |
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| Siding | Preprimed red cedar clapboards (including edges) over vented rainscreen |
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| Windows | Energy Star Rated Low U High efficiency with Low E Argon filled double pane glass |
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| Lumber | FSC Certified and formaldehyde free lumber for all interior millwork, Engineered lumber included OSB panels |
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| Deck Material | Recycled plastic lumber made from recycled HDPE plastic containers |
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| Roofing | 30 Year Asphalt shingles over roofing paper barrier with bituminous membrane on the rakes and soffits, aluminum drip edge, large overhanging soffits (12") |
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| Heating System | High efficiency (95%+) appropriately sized gas boiler with radiant heat throughout, and programmable thermostats |
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| Plumbing | Low flow toilets (1.5GPF), shower and sink aerators for reduced water use, all hot water pipes insulated |
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| Air Circulation | A tight house requires mechanical ventilation including a Heat Recovery Ventilator (HRV) and an automatic bathroom fan on timers |
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| Finishes | Low VOC finishes throughout including ecostar paint and water based varnishes |
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| Lighting | Use of Compact Fluorescent Lightbulbs (CFLs) |
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| Appliances | Energy Star Rated |
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| Flooring | Locally Harvested and Produced renewable hardwood flooring |
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| Counters | Material Reuse of Bowling Alley for counters |
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| Rain Barrel | For roof drain water reuse |
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| Recycling Plan | Resulted in 60% reduction in waste and 94% of waste material being recycled |
