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Gut rehab

Strategies & Details Head and Sill Details for New Skylight

Strategies & Details Interior Roof Insulation Retrofit for (Cathedral Ceiling) Rigid Foam.

Strategies & Details Exterior Insulation Retrofit for Existing Bay Window

Strategies & Details Conceptual on demand hot water recirculation system - Remodel

Strategies & Details Insulation Retrofit at Electric Water Heater

Strategies & Details Mechanically fastened subfloor over 1" rigid insulation

Strategies & Details Wall section retrofit // interior perimeter drain // radon vent // 1" rigid interior insulation

Green Basics Remodel Project: Gut Rehab

Strategies Install thermostats with a night setback

Strategies Install seven-day programmable thermostats

Strategies Choose windows with low thermal conductivity

Strategies Designate construction staging areas

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

Strategies Reduce damage to plants by limiting construction-vehicle access

Strategies Install windows and skylights that lower solar heat gain in hot climates

Strategies Design a roof with raised rafters to avoid cold corners

Strategies Design a sheltered entryway

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