Green Integrity

498 GREAT ROAD ACTON, MA 01720

PHONE: 978 264 0657

Green Integrity

OUR GOAL IS TO BALANCE RESPONSIBILITY & AFFORDABILITY.

Green construction means choosing building products and processes to minimize environmental impact. At Integrity, we strive to accomplish this while meeting an overall goal of affordable construction. We seek to reduce energy usage by 20 percent while raising cost less than 10 percent over conventional building projects. Additionally, we can reduce solid waste by more than 30 percent. It is possible to build responsibly without significant cost implications. We would like the opportunity to work with you to develop an environmentally friendly project that meets your individual needs and desires.

KNOW YOUR 50 WAYS TO BE GREEN

DESIGN

1. Lighting, ventilation, space heating and domestic hot water system designed with a whole house energy model.
2. Compact building form reduces environmental footprint
3. Building oriented for solar access, south-facing roof for future solar energy systems
4. Climate-appropriate building design

FRAMING & INSULATION

5. Thermal insulation exceeds building code - R65 roofs, R45 walls, R20 foundation, R10 basement floor
6. Use of blown cellulose insulation - better filled wall cavities and reduced sound transmission
7. Using certified lumber
8. Increased air tightness of building assemblies
9. All penetrations through plane of air tightness to be sealed with caulking or spray foam
10. Larger roof overhangs reduce summer heat by shading walls and windows
11. ENERGY STAR qualified high performance windows
12. Low maintenance fiber cement siding and exterior trim
13. Recycling program for waste building materials
14. 2 X 6 framing at 24" spacing (advanced framing) to reduce wood consumption and increasing R value.
15. Use of two stud corners to reduce wood consumption and increase overall R value
16. Low expansion foam air seal between window and door unit and their rough openings
17. Non-toxic pest controls including insect and rodent screens and anti-termite measures
18. Furring to drain and back-ventilate siding extends siding service life
19. Construction waste management plan to reduce waste sent to landfill

LANDSCAPING

20. Soil erosion controls in place during construction
21. Permeable paving used where possible to reduce storm surface and impact on virgin environment
22. Roof water collection for watering lawns and gardens

AIR HANDLING & MECHANICAL

23. Increased level of thermal insulation reduces heating and cooling equipment size and operating costs
24. Sealed combustion appliances to keep combustion gases safely out of the indoor environment
25. Dedicated outdoor air intake for ventilation system
26. Controlled ventilation system to provide reliable supply of ventilation air to all rooms in the home
27. Timers on all bathroom exhaust fans
28. High efficiency, sealed combustion hot water heater
29. Heating system is a high efficiency 95% AFUE sealed combustion furnace
30. Programmable thermostat to minimize energy use
31. Improved filtering of ventilation air (MERV 10 filters)
32. Carbon monoxide detectors placed on each floor
33. Ability to create an active radon mitigation system without major construction
34. Passive radon mitigation system - installation of sub-slab to roof vent with rough-in for future fan
35. Insulation used on exposed hot water piping to reduce energy lost
36. Humidification and Dehumidification.

PRODUCTS

37. Engineered wood floor joists and rafters means more efficient use of wood, fewer mature trees used
38. Low-maintenance pre finished fiber cement siding
39. Post consumer recycled-content carpet
40. Locally sourced wood trim for interiors
41. ENERGY STAR-qualified kitchen appliances
42. Energy efficient compact fluorescent lighting
43. Exterior lights equipped with motion sensors
44. Post consumer recycled content composite decking materials
45. Interior wallboard with recycled content as well as flyash content
46. Cellulose insulation - high recycled content
47. ENERGY STAR qualified washer and dryer
48. Ultra low water dual flush toilets
49. Ultra low water use faucets and showerheads throughout house
50. Icynene foam insulation