Benefits of R2000 Construction

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Benefits to Owning An R-2000 Home
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• Better Air Quality
• Mechanical ventilation systems bring in fresh
• filtered air.
• Entry of dust from outside is controlled.
• Indoor air pollutants are removed.

• Improved Comfort
• Tighter construction.
• Even temperature throughout the house.
• Fewer drafts and cold spots.
• More usable living space (eg. Basement)

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• Warm In Winter Cool In Summer
• Windows are selected to use the suns free
  energy.
• Roof overhangs reduce direct light, and
  increased
• insulation.

• Lower Energy Bills
• Whole-house ventilation use stale exhaust air
• to pre-heat the incoming fresh air.
• An integral part gt Heat Recovery Ventilator.
• Lead up to a 50 savings on your energy bill.

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• Less Noise
• Greater insulation levels
• Insulation and air tight construction act as a
• sound barrier.

• Environmentally Friendly
• 30-40 less heating fuel consumption.
• Water-conserving fixtures
• Building products with recycled content.
• Low toxicity finishes.

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References

1. Natural Resources Canada. The Benefits of an
   R-2000 Home. http//oee.nrcan.gc.ca/residential/pe
   rsonal/new-homes/r-2000/benefits.cfm?attr4.
   Accessed September 26, 2005.
2. EnerQuality Corporation. R2000.
   http//www.r2000.org/buyer.htm. Accessed
   September 26, 2005.