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Able Addition in Steilacoom
Summary
Homeowner shows off her built in recycling center during a tour.
Description
By using many of the strategies and practices that are included in the Built Green Remodeler program, this MBA member completed a Whole House Addition that met the project budget, exceeded the clients expectations, and significantly improved on the industry standard for environmental performance.
The new owner purchased this property for the sloping lawn and professional landscaping down to Steilacoom Lake, not for the unaltered, 1957 vintage rambler that sat on it. The task for design/build firm, Able Remodeling, was to transform this dated home into a contemporary masterpiece with state-of-the-art features, and to accomplish this in an environmentally-friendly way. While it predates the program, it would have received a 2-Star rating, and was five points shy of a 3-Star.
Features
ENERGY
Upgraded exterior envelope with new high-efficiency doors and windows.
Added 6" of ceiling insulation
Operable skylight in kitchen lets in natural light and ventilates and light tubes elsewhere bring in natural light
Energy Star furnace and water tank are located in conditioned space.
Programmable thermostat allows automatic night time setback
Bathroom vent fan timers reduce moisture build up without risking forgetting to turn them off.
Energy Star appliances were installed.
Compact Fluorescent Lights (CFLs) were installed.
AIR
Pleated air filter traps more dust and other allergens.
MATERIALS
Extensive demolition was handled with comprehensive recycling of lumber, concrete, roofing, glass, yard waste, cardboard, and drywall.
50 year concrete siding installed
50-year roofing installed
Kitchen recycling center in the pantry cabinet of the new kitchen
Extra paint saved and labeled for future use
Platice tarps, fence boards and timbers saved for reuse
Plants, topsoil and rocks saved and reused in the project