The Long List
of Green Makeover Home Features.
Here's is an exhaustive list of everything "green" done to the Green
Makeover Home. Also, you will find links to many of the vendors and
suppliers that offer green products. Note that, in some cases, an initiative may cross
over multiple aspects of green building.
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SITE DEVELOPMENT
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Reused
existing home, previously developed site
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In city location
near public resources to reduce travel demand
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Protected natural
resources during construction
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Removed only trees
in footprint of construction
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Sent long trees to
mill for reuse
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Silt fences to
prevent silt runoff
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Stockpiled good
topsoil for final grading
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Designed driveway
and terracing to reduce long-term erosion
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House takes
advantage of large shade trees to reduce energy consumption
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Mulched disturbed
areas immediately to reduce erosion
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Low impact landscape
plan
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Minimized turf grass
which consumes a lot of water
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Regionally
appropriate draught resistant plants
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Vegetative
windbreaks to the North
MATERIAL EFFICIENCY
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Maintained floor, roof and exterior wall
structures of original house
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Use of open web floor trusses reduces
material usage
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De-nailed lumber from removed walls for
reuse in project
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De-nailed all interior trim for reuse in
project
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Cabinets removed and donated to Habitat
for Humanity
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Windows removed and donated for reuse
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Fireplace boxes removed and donated for
reuse
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Exterior siding removed, de-nailed and
donated for reuse
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Stairs removed from house and reused in
garage
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Advanced framing techniques reduces
lumber consumption
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Original and new construction all at 2'
intervals improving efficiency
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Maintained original window sizing to
reduce framing changes
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Detailed framing plans used to reduce
cut scrap
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Queen sized brick, reduced materials,
local supplier
www.trianglebrick.com
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Oriented strand board (OSB) sheathing
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Recycled content, locally produced roof
shingles www.certainteed.com
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Reclaimed interior windows and doors
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Kept original driveway to reduce waste
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Used remainder block and concrete as
patio fill
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Recycled content fiber cementous siding
and trim www.stocksupply.com
ENHANCED DURABILITY
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All exterior entries are covered for
water protection
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Extended roof overhangs to improve water
shed and solar shading
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Internal footing perimeter drain system
for added protection
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Treated framing material next to all
masonry for rot protection
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Drip edges on roofs keep sheathing dry
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Gutters to collect water away from
foundation
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Impregnated, low-VOC, OSB sub floor
www.huberwood.com
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Treated sub-fascia board for rot
resistance and gutter durability
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Sealed concrete floor to reduce moisture
migration
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Steel brackets for deck and porch
connections
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Resilient floors for durability
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Precast concrete caps for foundation
help shed water
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Soundproofed theater room reduces noise
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Ducted AV runs allows for future AV
upgrades without deconstruction
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
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Insulated headers above windows and
doors
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Advanced framing allows improved
insulation
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Efficient, Dual Stage, variable speed
air handlers www.ars.com
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Programmable, humidity control
thermostats
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Insulation pad under concrete slab
floors
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Exterior house wrap to reduce air
infiltration
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Sealed and conditioned crawlspace
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Sealed and conditioned attic
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All recessed lights within thermal
envelope
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Highly efficient 16 SEER air
conditioning
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95% AFUE gas furnaces
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All HVAC ductwork and equipment within
conditioned space
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HVAC trunk lines designed in efficient
straight run down center of home
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All HVAC ducts and outlets sealed with
mastic
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Sealed and vented or glass doors on
fireplaces
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Window performance exceeds Energy Star
requirements
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HVAC system 3rd party verified for
proper performance and balance
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HVAC commissioning
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Return ducts or transfer grills in all
bedrooms
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No ductwork in exterior walls
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Fresh air make up sources for house
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Timer controlled Energy Star exhaust
fans in all bathrooms
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Highly-effiecient, well insulated backup
water heater
www.marathonheaters.com
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Point of use instant hot water tap in
kitchen www.insinkerator.com
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Insulated hot water pipes
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Near 100% Fluorescent lighting in home
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Occupancy sensors for lighting control
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Added south facing windows for improved
daylighting
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Added dormer windows to transfer light
to interior rooms
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Interior windows to transfer light to
interior rooms
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Energy Star appliances
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Properly sized roof overhangs reduces
solar heat gain in summer
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Existing and new shade trees to south
and west
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Windows located to facilitate cross
ventilation
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Wine cellar below grade takes advantage
of earth temp
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Remote garage light and door controls
ensures energy savings
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Purchased GreenPower for temp power
during construction
www.ncgreenpower.org
WATER EFFICIENCY
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Dual Flush Toilets (ultra low water
consumption)
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Reduced water capacity whirlpool tub
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Low water consumption clothes washer
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Low water consumption dish washer
www.bosch.com
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Dual plumbed water systems for grey
water reuse
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On-demand recirculating hot water system
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Extremely drought tolerate Zoysia grass
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Drip irrigation system for plant beds
reduces evaporation
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1,700 gallon rainwater harvesting system and cisterns
www.rainwatersolutions.com
INDOOR AIR QUALITY
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Space and water heating equipment
provided with fresh air sources
www.ars.com
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Sealed, direct vented, gas fireplace
www.fireside.com
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Used low-VOC building materials where
possible www.cgcgreen.com
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Carpets are all no formaldehyde and
green labeled www.flor.com
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Floors are all finished with low-VOC
finishes
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All HVAC outlets masked during course of
construction
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Mechanical make up air for whole house
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Detached garage prevents car emissions
from entering home
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Sealed and conditioned crawl space
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Complies with Energy Star's Indoor Air
Package (IAP)
www.energystar.gov
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3rd party exhaust rate verification
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Added mud room for dirt containment at
entry
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Carbon monoxide detectors
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Preoccupancy air flush for 48 hours
HOMEOWNER EDUCATION
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Fully documented homeowner's manual
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Maintenance schedules for all house
systems
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Resources for maintenance
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Homeowner walkthrough and training
session
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Encourage recycling through built-in
recycling bins
GLOBAL IMPACT
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Recycled waste from jobsite offsite
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Reduced local heat island effects
through shade trees
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Low or no-VOC paints and finishes
reduces impact on ozone layer
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Unused and reclaimed materials donated
to Habitat for Humanity
www.durhamhabitat.org
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Purchased as many products as possible
from local vendors
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Locally harvested and milled Southern
Yellow Pine T&G
www.wrennwood.com
We have strived to include all vendors and product
sources who worked with us on this project. If we failed to include
you on the list, please let us know so we can add you.
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