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What Makes A House GREEN?
Below is a list of features that make a House GREEN.
We have put an asterisk by the items that are already TJB Standard construction features.
Foundation
- *Fly Ash in Concrete Poured Walls
- *Thorough Site Planning and Orientation
- *Watch Dog Water Proofing
Insulation
- Foamed Walls and Ceiling Insulation
- *Foam Around Windows Not Fiberglass
- *Seal All Penetrations
Heating Systems
- Geo Thermal Heat Loop System
- How Water Preheated By Geo Thermal
- *Wirsbo Under Floor Heat
- *Whole House Air Exchanger (HRV)
- DC Motor Furnace with Gas Backup
- *Sealed Duct Work
- Breathe Clean UV Light Filter
- Honeywell Electronic Air Cleaner
Construction & Framing
- *Engineered Floor and Roof Truss
- *LVL And Microlam Headers
- *Finger Jointed Studs
- *Advantech Flooring
- *Three Corner Studs
- *Raised Heel Studs
- *Glue Bottom Plates
- *Andersen Low E Argon Glass Windows
- *Special Window Flashing and Tape System
Electrical
- Fluorescent Recess Lights and Bulbs
- *Panasonic QT110 Bath Fans with Timers
- *CO-2 Detector
- Solar Collector to Cover 25% of Electric
- Off Peak Electric Water Heating
Plumbing
- *Water Saver Shower Heads
- Dual Flush Toilet
- *Continuous Pump Loop On Hot
Interior Finish
- *Natural or Recycled Carpet and Pad
- Brazilian Cherry Floors
- *Low Toxicity Solvent Free Ceramic
Finish Millwork
- Sustainable Lyptus Mill Work and Cabinetry
- Wheat Board in Cabinet Backings
- *Energy Star Appliances
Miscellaneous
- *Low VOC Paints
- Regulated Construction Debris Disposal
- Recycled All Sheetrock and Lumber Debris
- *Sealed Gas Fireplace
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