Building an R2000 Home
ON CAMERA NARRATION:
When building a new home, the list of considerations is endless. Which countertops? What flooring? What kind of heating system?
Today, many Canadians are turning to Canada's R-2000 Standard – state of the art designs in energy efficient housing for a healthy home that's also energy efficient.
VOICE-OVER:
The R-2000 building standard ensures performance above and beyond building codes. It makes the use of energy-efficient building practices and technologies a mandatory part of the building process. In fact, as an R-2000 homeowner you can experience energy savings of about 30% more than in an average new non-R-2000 home.
As well, R-2000 homes use technologies and materials that allow them to be more environmentally-friendly than other typical new houses.
R-2000 homes can only be built by specially trained and certified R-2000 builders. When looking for a builder, consider the difference R-2000 can make and buy the real thing. Go to NRCan's R-2000 Web site (at R-2000.gc.ca) for a list of qualified R-2000 builders.
So can you still have your dream home when you choose R-2000?
The answer is a resounding "yes". Any home can be built to the R-2000 Standard. While certain energy-efficiency practices have to be followed, your home can be as unique as you like. The standard can be applied to any style home, anywhere in Canada.
You and your builder have the flexibility to choose construction techniques, building products, equipment, and finishes all to fit your needs.
ON-CAMERA NARRATION:
When you get right down to it, if you pay less for energy, you can afford to invest in other desirable features. So, no matter which way you slice it, with R-2000 as your standard, you'll end up with a home that fits your budget, your needs, AND you'll be getting the most energy efficient and healthy home on the market.
