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

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Trunk and branch water supply lines

CPVC supply lines

Noisy bathroom fans

 Outside wood furnaces

Standard efficiency gas water heaters

Vinyl siding

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Waterfall shower heads

Fogged bathroom mirrors

Carpet

Laminate flooring

Chemical odors (VOCs)

Made in China

Spruce, Pine, Fir (SPF) lumber