Our preference: What we eschew:
Advanced Framing - 2x6 studs 24”O.C.
Airtight Sheathing Dense pack cellulose insulation Rigid mineral wool insulation Fixed windows, casement windows Triple-pane windows with correct SHGC Termite flashings Passive sub-slab radon mitigation Ventilated attics Sealed and conditioned crawlspaces Standing seam metal roofing Slate roofing Home run plumbing (supply manifold) PEX water supply lines Heat recovery ventilation Minisplit heat pumps (ductless models) Heat pump water heaters Cedar siding with solid body stains Fiber cement siding, prepainted Watersense™ labeled faucets Steam-rated shower enclosures Solid wood floors Tile floors Low VOC paints and interior finishes Local supplies and products Southern Yellow Pine (SYP) lumber |
2x4 studs 16” O.C.
Tyvek as an air barrier Fiberglass batts Extruded polystyrene Double-hung windows Windows w/ wrong SHGC Termite damage Active (fan driven) radon mitigation Cathedral ceilings Traditional crawlspaces Asphalt shingles --- Trunk and branch water supply lines CPVC supply lines Noisy bathroom fans Outside wood furnaces Standard efficiency gas water heaters Vinyl siding --- Waterfall shower heads Fogged bathroom mirrors Carpet Laminate flooring Chemical odors (VOCs) Made in China Spruce, Pine, Fir (SPF) lumber |