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R-2000 Home Benefits: Comfort, Energy Efficiency, Eco-Friendly Living

Discover the advantages of owning an R-2000 home, from better air quality to lower energy bills. Enjoy enhanced comfort, reduced noise, and a more environmentally friendly lifestyle.

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R-2000 Home Benefits: Comfort, Energy Efficiency, Eco-Friendly Living

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  1. The Better Built House Benefits to Owning An R-2000 Home

  2. 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)

  3. Warm In Winter & Cool In Summer • Windows are selected to use the sun’s 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 => Heat Recovery Ventilator. • Lead up to a 50% savings on your energy bill.

  4. 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.

  5. References • Natural Resources Canada. The Benefits of an R-2000 Home. http://oee.nrcan.gc.ca/residential/personal/new-homes/r-2000/benefits.cfm?attr=4. Accessed September 26, 2005. • EnerQuality Corporation. R2000. http://www.r2000.org/buyer.htm. Accessed September 26, 2005.

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