Features of R-2000 Certified New Homes

The R-2000 Standard is a performance-based standard. It sets criteria for how a house must perform rather than specify exactly how it must be constructed. The builder is free to choose the best and most cost effective approach for each home.

Some of the features that builders typically incorporate to meet the R-2000 Standards are:

Advanced ventilation systems

R-2000 construction always includes controlled ventilation to maintain good indoor air quality. Every R-2000 home must have a mechanical ventilation system to bring fresh air in from the outside and exhaust stale air to the outside.

High quality products

This includes lots of insulation, careful sealing to eliminate air leaks and drafts, and energy-efficient heating, cooling and ventilation equipment.

Environmentally friendly building products

R-2000 builders always use building products specifically aimed at reducing chemicals, dust and other indoor air pollutants. Your builder will choose healthier building components, e.g. water-based paints and finishes, sealed wood products, hardwood flooring, linoleum, ceramic tile and carpeting that give off fewer chemicals.

Solar Heating

R-2000 builders take advantage of free solar heating whenever they can. Homes are placed on the lot to maximize the amount of sun coming into the house in the winter.