Introduction
C9. Recycled Wastewater Irrigation System........................................................................................................ 20 C10. Submeter or Dedicated Meter for Landscape Irrigation................................................................................ 20 C11. Landscape Meets Water Budget.................................................................................................................... 21 C12. Environmentally Preferable Materials for 70 % of Non-Plant Landscape Elements and Fencing................. 22 C13. Reduced Light Pollution................................................................................................................................ 22 C14. Large Stature Tree( s)..................................................................................................................................... 23 C15. Certification Through Landscape Program Through Third Party.................................................................. 24 C16. Maintenance Contract with Certified Professional........................................................................................ 24
D. Structural Frame and Building Envelope...................................................................................................... 27 D1. Optimal Value Engineering........................................................................................................................... 27 D2. Construction Material Efficiencies................................................................................................................ 28 D3. Engineered Lumber....................................................................................................................................... 28 D4. Insulated Headers.......................................................................................................................................... 29 D5. FSC-Certified Wood..................................................................................................................................... 29 D6. Solid Wall Systems....................................................................................................................................... 30 D7. Energy Heels on Roof Trusses...................................................................................................................... 31 D8. Overhangs and Gutters.................................................................................................................................. 31 D9. Reduced Pollution Entering the Home from the Garage............................................................................... 32 D10. Structural Pest and Rot Controls................................................................................................................... 34 D11. Moisture-Resistant Materials in Wet Areas( such as Kitchen, Bathrooms, Utility Rooms, and Basements) 35
E. Exterior.......................................................................................................................................................... 37 E1. Environmentally Preferable Decking............................................................................................................ 37 E2. Flashing Installation Techniques................................................................................................................... 37 E3. Rain Screen Wall System.............................................................................................................................. 38 E4. Durable and Non-Combustible Cladding Materials...................................................................................... 39 E5. Durable Roofing Materials............................................................................................................................ 39
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E6. Vegetated Roof.............................................................................................................................................. 40
F. Insulation....................................................................................................................................................... 41 F1. Insulation with 30 % Post-Consumer or 60 % Post-Industrial Recycled Content........................................... 41 F2. Insulation that Meets the Section 01350 Residential Standard for Low Emissions...................................... 41 F3. Insulation That Does Not Contain Fire Retardants........................................................................................ 42
G. Plumbing....................................................................................................................................................... 43 G1. Efficient Distribution of Domestic Hot Water............................................................................................... 43 G2. Install Water-Efficient Fixtures..................................................................................................................... 44 G3. Graywater Pre-Plumbing System.................................................................................................................. 46 G4. Operational Graywater System...................................................................................................................... 46
H. Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning.................................................................................................. 49
DRAFT GreenPoint Rated New Home Rating Manual ii Version 6.0, September 2013
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