Page 23 - Green Builder Homeowner's Handbook 2016
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Exteriors / Roofing / Structure / Insulation / IAQ / Windows / Heating / Lighting / Appliances / Faucets & Fixtures / Finishes / Cabinets & Tops / Alternative Energy
PRO TIP: VISION House® at Mariposa
Meadows Sponsor
Check out the National Fire Protection
Association (NFPA) website to learn about MMEAARDIPOOWSAS
its Firewise Communities program, and
for tips on protecting your home from
wildfires. www.firewise.org
Right Roofing Stormwater Management
Metal roofing is a good choice for both Directing stormwater to a rain garden,
fire and storm resistance. It is also the ideal swale or a cistern reduces flooding
roofing material for supporting solar PV erosion and water pollution and can
installations and harvesting rainwater. recharge groundwater.
Redundant Systems Stormproof Windows
Back-up power sources Reinforced windows with
ensure your home can ride out impact glass prevent wind and
storms and other emergencies. water from entering the home.
Propane or gas-powered A rolling shutter system can
generators are a smart protect your windows during
option, as are solar thermal extreme conditions.
systems that can operate
independently of the grid. Multiple Tiedowns
Make sure your home is connected
from the roof to the foundation.
Metal strapping and hangers help
the structure resist seismic forces
and high winds.
Firewise Landscaping
Removing brush and kindling around
structures minimizes your home’s
vulnerability to fire. Choose drought-tolerant,
fire-resistant native plants for landscaping;
visit www.firewise.org for tips on what
plants are appropriate for your region.
