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Strategies & Details Conceptual air sealing strategy at foundation / mudsill

Strategies If you must ventilate during construction, change HVAC filters often.

Strategies Before concrete pours, choose a location for cleaning the truck

Strategies Remove organic waste from walls and crawl spaces

Strategies Encourage care for trees with a reward/penalty system for contractors

Strategies Minimize soil erosion from construction activities

Strategies Insulate basement walls to at least R-16

Strategies Manage Basement Moisture on The Outside First

Strategies Build on a pier foundation when conditions suit

Strategies Place a capillary break between all wooden plates and concrete foundations/floors

Strategies Complete Energy Star thermal bypass inspection

Strategies Choose windows with low air infiltration rates

Strategies Use precast structural concrete components

Strategies Ask for concrete with recycled aggregate

Strategies Build foundation walls with insulated concrete forms

Strategies Choose light colors for interior finishes

Strategies Use fly ash in concrete

Strategies Use exterior doors rated at a minimum of R-4

Strategies Let the earth cool the house

Strategies Use concrete block made with recycled material

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