A NEWSLETTER FOCUSING ON BEST PRACTICES IN HOMEBUILDING™

Sept 2002

Building Performance...in Mixed Humid Climates

The weather in this climate zone can have harmful effects on building envelopes, so it's important to plan for temperature, humidity, and rainfall in this mixed-humid climate zone.

Quality Relationships, Quality Homes

Treat all internal customers, contractors, and suppliers as if they were kings and queens, and they will likely treat the customer like royalty.

Integrated Systems Design for Performance

It’s obvious that a home is composed of many different systems, including building envelope, mechanical systems, plumbing, electrical, and finishes. What’s not as obvious is the way in which the functions of these systems relate to each other.

Optimum Value Engineering

New framing techniques and strategies have evolved that can improve a home’s energy efficiency and durability, while reducing construction costs and maintaining structural integrity of the building.

 

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