High Performance Framing

High Performance Framing

Construction practices and framing techniques can achieve notable success in the area of ‘Building Green’.  A variety of green building practices are included in these high performance framing and general construction techniques. 

Some of the items included in the Greenport Duplex Community are:

• Thermal Bridging Reduction Framing (walls, headers, & floors)
• Continuous Insulation 'ci' installed on perimeter walls 
• Conditioned crawl spaces for warmer floors & dryer homes
• Reduced air infiltration
• Green insulation products with upgraded R-values
• Products and methods that meet Earth Craft standards
• Heating & Air conditioning systems that meet Earth Craft standards
• Construction methods that reduce mold potential

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