New Addition

Site
Recycle Job Site Construction and Demolition Waste *tax credits can be obtained for donating
Salvage Reusable Materials
Install Drip Irrigation
Incorporate Permeable Paving
Design Resource-Efficient Landscapes and Gardens
Provide for On-Site Water Catchment/Retention
Remodel for Mixed use, Adaptive Reuse, and Historic Preservation

Foundation/Concrete
Incorporate Recycled Flash in Concrete
Reuse Form Boards
Use Recycled Content Rubble for Backfill Drainage
Insulate Foundation before back fill
Use Aluminum Forms
Install Rigid Foam, Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF’s)

Structural Frame
Substitute solid Sawn Lumber with Engineered Lumber
Use FSC Certified Wood for Framing
Use Wood I-Joists for Floors and Ceilings
Use OSB for Subfloor and Sheathing
Use Finger-Jointed Studs
Use Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) for Walls/Roof
Use Reclaimed Lumber

Exterior Finish
Use Sustainable Decking Materials
Use Treated Wood that Does Not Contain Chromium or Arsenic for Decking and Sill Plates
Use Alternative Siding Materials other than wood

Plumbing
Install Hot Water Jacket Insulation
Convert Gas to Tankless Water Heaters
Insulate Hot and Cold Water Pipes
Retrofit all Faucets and Showers with Flow Reducers
Replace Toilets with Low Flow Models
Install Chlorine Filter on Showerhead
Pre-Plumb for Gray Water Conversion
Install Water Filtration Units at Faucets
Install On-Demand Hot Water Circulation Pump

Electrical
Install Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs
Install Lighting Controls
Install Ceiling Fans

Roofing
Select Light Colored Roofing
Install Minimum 40-Year Composition Roofing

Insulation
Upgrade Wall and Ceiling Insulation to Exceed Title 24 Requirements
Install Recycled Content, Formaldehyde-Free Fiberglass Insulation
Use Advanced Infiltration Reduction Practices
Use Cellulose Insulation or Icynene spray foam insulation

Windows
Install Energy-Efficient Windows
Install Low Heat Transmission Glazing

Heating, Ventilation and Air Condition (HVAC)
Use Duct Mastic on all Duct Joints instead of duct tape
Install New Ductwork within Conditioned Space
Vent Range Hood to the Outside
Install 90% Or Greater Efficiency Gas Forced Air Furnace
Install Solar Attic Fan
Install Electronic Air Filter
Clean all Ducts Before Occupancy
Install Whole House Fan
Replace Electric and Wall-Mounted Gas Heaters with Heat Pumps
Install Zoned, Hydronic, Radiant Heating
Retrofit Wood Burning Fireplaces
Install Airtight Doors on Fireplaces
Install Heat Recovery Ventilation Unit (HRV)
Install High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) Filter

Renewable and Solar Energy
Incorporate Natural Cooling
Incorporate Passive Solar Heating
Pre-Plumb for Solar Water Heating
Install Solar Water System
Install Photovoltaic (PV) Panels

Indoor Air Quality/Finishes
Use Low/No-VOC and Formaldehyde-Free Paint
Use Low VOC, Water-Based Wood Finishes
Use Solvent-Free Adhesives
Substitute Particleboard with Formaldehyde-Free Materials
Use Exterior Grade Plywood for Interior Uses
Use FSC Certified Trim Material
Seal All Exposed Particleboard or MDF
Use Finger-Jointed Trim

Flooring
Select FSC Certified Wood Flooring
Use Rapidly Renewable Flooring Materials
Use Recycled Content Ceramic Tile
Replace Vinyl Flooring with Natural Linoleum
Use Exposed Concrete as Finish Floor
Install Recycled Content Carpet and Underlayment

Excerpted from the Home Remodeling Green Building Guidelines provided by the Marin County Community Development Agency.