Nichiha fiber-cement siding: “We’ve found this to be very user-friendly and easy to cut and nail,” says Brock Built construction manager Obie Hammons. www.nichiha.com.
Cool Roof reflective roofing. www.coolroofsolutions.com
LP TechShield Radiant Barrier: “It can lower the temperature in the attic by 10 to 15 degrees,” says Hammons. http://www.lpcorp.com/radiantbarrier/radiantbarrier.aspx
Blown-in cellulose insulation: “This helps us get checkmarks across several categories,” says Dina Gunderson of Monte Hewett Homes. “It is healthier for the installer and made of recycled newspapers; it’s mold resistant, insect repellent, and a sound barrier as well.”
Spray-foam insulation: “This is great for air-sealing gaps and cracks in the house envelope,” says Todd Usher of Addison Homes. “A major contributor to building a high-performance house is how tightly it’s sealed.”
Owens Corning Propink Complete.
http://insulation.owenscorning.com/professionals/insulation-products/propink-loosefill.aspx
Mitsubishi Electric’s Mr. Slim heat pump: “In this area, heating and cooling equipment accounts for 50% of a home’s energy use,” says Usher. “We see fantastic results with this heat pump,” http://www.mrslim.com/home.asp
WaterFurnace geothermal comfort systems. http://www.waterfurnace.com/
Duron and Sherwin-Williams low-VOC paints: “Oftentimes, these are better in quality than traditional paint,” says Usher.
http://www.sherwin-williams.com/pro/green/greensure_designation/
http://www.duron.com/green_solutions/green_solutions.asp
Bona water-based wood finishes: “Water-based urethanes are great for finishing hardwood floors,” says Usher. http://mybonahome.com/BonaQuality/Green.aspx
