Mark shared how the NAHB's green program is comprised of seven areas based on a points system. Then Joe spent a good bit of time on the areas of energy efficiency and indoor air quality. Topics included radiant barrier roof sheathing, foam insulation, insulating the roof on an attic instead of the attic's floor, using low-VOC paints & carpets, Energy Star lighting & appliances, tankless hot water heaters, blower-door testing, etc.
Five of the six homes in the parade are seeking green certification under the locally adopted green program. If you are considering building a new home and would like to know more about what it takes to be "green", let me know and I'll be glad to share what I've learned about it this year.
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