R-2000 Standards
What is an R-2000 Home? Canadian invention with worldwide applications Must meet rigorous efficiency requirements (40% above code) Purely voluntary participation Applications in both new and old houses
Criteria To be R-2000 a home must: Be built by a licensed R-2000 builder Use approximately 30% less energy Meet at least 3 section A and 2 section B pick-list requirements Include the use of ultra low-flow water usage devices Pass Inspection
The Pick-List Section A Section B Carpeting Air Filtration Paint Floor adhesives Cabinets Vinyl Flooring Particleboard Underlayment Indoor Moisture Control Section B Insulation Sheathing/Drywall Interior Framing Energy use Reduction
Why the Standards Exist? Keep a level of quality with the R-2000 name Ensures the design will help humanity and the environment
References About R-2000. Natural Resources Canada. 7 June 2005. <http://oee.nrcan.gc.ca/residential/personal/new-homes/r-2000/About-r-2000.cfm?attr=4>. Welcome Home to R-2000. Canadian Home Builders Association. 2003. <http://r2000.chba.ca//index.php>.