Materials & Methods
Minimum 20 Points Required
This section rewards efficient use of framing materials, alternatives to using large dimensional lumber, products and finishes which are more durable, made with recycled content, or wood products that come from sustainably managed forests. Many Building Material items also improve thermal performance and offer energy benefit.
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2.1.8
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Deck or veranda surfaces (1 point) and/or structure (1 point) made from a third-party certified concrete (i.e. concrete from a source having a third-party certified reclamation plan), or from concrete containing a minimum of 25% supplementary cementitious materials. |
| General Use Concrete | Lafarge Canada UltraGreen™ Concrete | Lafarge Canada |
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2.2.7.1
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Concrete used in home has a minimum supplementary cementing material of 25% (1 point) or 40% (2 points) within the scope of proper engineering practices. |
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General Use Concrete | Lafarge Canada UltraGreen™ Concrete | Lafarge Canada |
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2.2.4
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All insulation used in home is certified by a third-party to contain a minimum recycled content: 25% (1 point), 50% (2 points), or 90% (3 points). |
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2.2.9
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Install ecologically preferred bamboo, cork, or hardwood flooring for a minimum of 300 ft² (or reclaimed is acceptable) (1 point), more than 50% of all indoor floors (2 points) or more than 90% of all indoor floors (3 points). Products must be third-party certified from sustainably managed forests or certified sustainable sources (except reclaimed) (e.g. Rainforest Alliance, FSC, CSA, or SFI). |
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2.2.12
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Solid countertops are made from durable materials such as granite, concrete, glass, metal, or local natural stone, for all kitchen counters (2 points), or all other countertop areas (1 point), or both (3 points total). Countertops have 30% or higher recycled content (1 additional point). |
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2.3.1.1
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Minimum 30-year manufacturer warranty roofing material (2 points plus 1 point for each additional 5 years). "Lifetime" warranties have terms/conditions that ultimately have a limit in real years, and will not be considered unless clarified. Inspection by certified roofing inspector or an envelope engineer for 1 point. |
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CRC Biltmore™ AR Architectural Shingle | Canroof Corporation CRC Regency Performance Shingle | Canroof Corporation IKO Armourshake Premium Shingle | IKO Industries IKO Cambridge Roofing Shingles | IKO Industries IKO Crowne Slate Roofing Shingles | IKO Industries IKO Dynasty Performance Shingle | IKO Industries |
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2.3.1.2
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Fire-resistant roofing materials such as metal, clay, tile, and asphalt shingles (Class A Fire Rating through American Society for Testing and Materials standards). |
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IKO Cambridge Cool Colours Architectural Shingle | IKO Industries IKO Marathon Plus AR Traditional Shingle | IKO Industries CRC Biltmore™ AR Architectural Shingle | Canroof Corporation CRC Regency Performance Shingle | Canroof Corporation IKO Armourshake Premium Shingle | IKO Industries IKO Cambridge Roofing Shingles | IKO Industries IKO Crowne Slate Roofing Shingles | IKO Industries IKO Dynasty Performance Shingle | IKO Industries |
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2.3.1.3
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Impact-resistant roofing materials used (Class 4 asphalt, rubber, metal, cement through ASTM International standards regarding impact resistance [wind, hail]). |
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2.3.3
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Use a rain screen system to separate cladding from the wall sheathing with a drainage plane (2 points), made from 60% or more recycled content (additional 1 point for 60% OR additional 2 points for more than 90% recycled content). Integrate windows into drainage plane by angling bottom sills slightly down towards the exterior, and install window flashing to direct moisture out towards the drainage plane (additional 1 point). |
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2.3.4
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Natural cementitious stone/stucco/brick or fiber cement siding, or combination thereof for 25% of exterior cladding (for 1 point), 50% (for 2 points), 75% (for 3 points) or more than 90% (for 4 points). |
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2.3.5
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All exterior doors and windows manufactured from fiberglass (1 point for windows and/or 1 point for doors). |
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2.3.15
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Install durable flooring (e.g. laminate, finished concrete, tile, hardwood, vinyl planking, etc.) in all high-traffic areas (halls, kitchen, living space) (1 point), more than 30% of all indoor flooring (2 points), more than 60% of all indoor flooring (3 points), or more than 90% of all indoor flooring (4 points). |
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2.3.11
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Deck or veranda surfaces made from environmentally preferable low-maintenance materials (e.g. stone, concrete, tile, composites, etc.) that do not need maintenance of any kind, including painting, for a minimum of 5 years. |