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LaHouse Building Systems and Features (Garage) [Image: Insulating concrete forms] Teaching Center (Garage) Insulating Concrete Form (ICF) building system: 6” concrete within 2.5” insulating foam forms, with plastic connectors and steel rebar reinforcement High impact resistance, good safe room system R-22 continuous wall insulation – highly energy-efficient Fast construction, little waste No need for wall drainage plane, vapor retarder, air barrier Treated window bucks, roof framing for termite resistance Cost 2-7% more than standard wood frame Slab on grade just above base flood elevation (BFE) with: Extra durable plastic sheeting under slab and grade beams prevents moisture wicking to walls, flooring Low water-to-cement ratio (<.47) + reusable wet curing blanket – increases strength, prevents curl Fly ash, slag, cement mix – recycled content, adds strength Post tension system for expansive soils – to prevent spreading of cracks (Note: expect concrete to crack) Plumbing: Torchless crimped copper pipe fittings - fast, safe Low-flow, power assist toilets – in wall, low noise Low-flow urinal with smart sensor valve Hands-free & universal design faucets, sink Roof: Borate-treated wood for termite resistance Grid marked decking for fast, precise installation Synthetic roofing felt Extremely tear resistant (withstood Katrina and Rita) Lightweight, fast installation, 180 day UV exposure Standing seam metal roofing, no exposed fasteners “cool color” hi-tech pigment reflects heat like light color long life, recycled content, wind resistant Design: Hip roof sheds water away, shades all sides Detached garage protects home from auto exhaust, chemicals Also creates breezeway for screen porch Fortified features (to resist 130 mph wind & flood damage): Steel rebar ties concrete walls to slab Top plate connected with anchor bolts in concrete wall Hurricane plates, straps wrapped over each rafter anchor roof Hip roof naturally more wind resistant Ring shank nails, close nailing pattern secure roof decking Roof decking seams sealed with bitumen roof tape (secondary water barrier from storm water damage) High-wind & impact-rated garage door, doors, windows “Dry floodproofed” bottom 3 ft. exterior Flood resistant materials – concrete, rigid foam, paperless drywall, stucco Energy saving features of Teaching Center: Passive solar (sun control) “Cool Roof” – solar reflective with high emissivity (painted metal) Radiant barrier coating under roof deck Roof overhangs shade windows, walls – hip roof Low-e glass (SHGC < 0.4) Tight construction concrete walls plus air sealed openings and ceiling ICAT recessed lights & surface mount lighting Continuous insulation R-22 continuous foam walls R-38 stabilized cellulose over ceiling Insulated doors, windows Efficient HVAC & HW systems SEER 18, two-stage A/C with ozone-friendly refrigerant Gas tankless water heater – for both water AND air space saving, no standby loss – 30-50% more efficient endless hot water, whole house, no temp. fluctuation used with heat exchanger to heat air (without furnace) Fresh air duct & smart flow controller for good IAQ Small dehumidifier for healthy RH < 50% (when cooling not needed) Efficient lighting & appliances High color fluorescent fixtures, compact fluorescent lamps 2/3 less energy, 2/3 less heat, appealing light Energy Star refrigerator, dehumidifier

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