| Keep It Clean |
| • | | Include mudrooms and built-in storage. |
| • | | Chose trim that is easy to clean and avoid carpeting. |
| • | | Build in a central vacuum system with exterior exhaust. |
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| Ventilate It |
| • | | Ventilation fans should have a sone rating of 1 or less (1.5 max). |
| • | | Properly duct exhaust fans: avoid flex duct, minimize duct length. |
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| Design For Energy Efficiency and Comfort |
| • | | Build ductwork into the conditioned space. |
| • | | Select windows that have the lowest U-factor possible. |
| • | | Provide higher levels of insulation and framing details that avoid thermal bridging. |
| • | | Seal ducts tightly at all connections, seams and gaps w/ mastic. |
| • | | Install eave baffles to prevent wind washing and short-circuiting of insulation. |
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| Eliminate Combustion Byproducts |
| • | | Install only sealed combustion appliances. |
| • | | Do not install fireplaces or wood stoves. |
| • | | Install at least one CO detector. |
