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regarding the decking,” Herro adds. “The
MoistureShield composite decking is sus-
tainable, and re and weather resistant. It is
a perfect match for this wet climate in that
it is the only composite board you can put
directly on the ground and even underwater
because it has a solid core.”

HIGH-PERFORMANCE BUILDING
TECHNIQUES
The process of getting permits for this high-
performance house took a long time—par-
tially because of the pandemic, but also
because of the performance path the team
took toward meeting building codes.
“The county is interested in the build and
watching it because they haven’t seen anything
like it,” Herro says. “We’ve presented them with
dozens of new strategies that are outside the
normal residential approach to construction, The house features CULTURED STONE’S Country Ledgestone in Gunnison siding. The Gunnison product
particularly with how it works together as a reveals hues of brooding charcoal and gunmetal punctuated by highlights of powdery light gray.
system to achieve unsurpassed bene ts.” Country Ledgestone profiles provide home builders with an extensive variety of colors (in addition to
Many representatives from the county Gunnison) and incorporate easily into any space. The stark, cut lines and rugged edges of each stone
are involved in the onsite inspections, and shape complement both rustic and contemporary designs, and the dry grout look makes installation
Herro and team are helping educate as they quick and easy.
go. “We have big opportunities to promote The product is backed by a 50-year limited warranty and contains 50 percent pre-consumer recycled
this type of thoughtful, sophisticated, dura- content.
ble building process, which will enable the
county to permit these types of dwellings
and support other builders to do this going
forward,” Herro says. GB

MOISTURESHIELD manufactures composite For the home’s interior fire sprinklers, plumbing and
deck boards, such as MoistureSeal, and related radiant floor heating are provided by UPONOR. The
products made from recycled wood fiber and AquaSAFE combined plumbing and fire sprinkler
recycled polyethylene plastic. The company takes system incorporates the fire sprinklers into the
BORAL ROOFING’S stone-coated steel Stone steps throughout the manufacturing process home’s cold-water plumbing, which ensures fresh
Coated Roofing offers five distinct profiles that to conserve both energy and materials, while water is available if it is ever needed in the event
can enhance the curb appeal and value of any diverting common waste items from landfills. of a fire.
home while providing durability, performance and The decking products are manufactured with The AquaSAFE multipurpose system can save
protection that will last even in extreme weather 95 percent post-consumer products including on installation and materials costs compared to
and climate conditions. recycled plastics and reclaimed wood fibers, separate plumbing and fire sprinkler systems.
This building material has a 50-year limited diverting more than 100 million pounds of waste Often, the fire sprinklers can be installed by the
warranty, fire-resistant materials, hailstone from landfills every year (equal to a staggering 7.5 builder’s plumber already on the job.
penetration warranty, lightweight 1.5-pounds per football fields stacked 10 feet high).
square foot, 120 mile-per-hour wind warranty and Designed with LEED certifications, their state-
energy-efficient above-sheathing ventilation. of-the-art manufacturing facility maintains a low
carbon footprint at all levels of production.

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