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All Method Homes models will target LEED for Homes 2.0 gold or higher and will utilize stylish and sustainable building materials and practices. Below you will find a comprehensive list of our materials and practices.

Custom Bamboo Hardwoods Cabinets | bamboohardwoods.com

“We believe in bamboo because it is an amazing rapidly renewable resource, and by supporting the use of this beautiful and versatile material as a complete wood replacement, we are all helping to keep the world a greener place!”

EcoTop Countertops by KlipTech | kliptech.com/ecotop.html

“EcoTop is composed of a Forest Stewardship Council-certified 50/50 blend of bamboo fiber, a rapidly renewable resource, and recycled wood fiber salvaged from demolition sites. These materials are bound together by a water-based resin formula that is both petroleum-free and VOC-free.”

Yolo Colorhouse No VOC Paint | yolocolorhouse.com

Timber Pro Coating Low VOC exterior stain | timberprocoating.com

Indoor air is three times more polluted than outdoor air, and according to the EPA, is considered to be one of the top 5 hazards to human health. Paints and finishes are among the leading causes. Non VOC paints benefit indoor air quality during application and after curing by emitting no odors or off gassing.

Certified FSC Lumber (Forestry Stewardship Council) | fscus.org

“The Forest Stewardship Council was created to change the dialogue about and the practice of sustainable forestry worldwide. This impressive goal has in many ways been achieved, yet there is more work to be done. FSC sets forth principles, criteria, and standards that span economic, social, and environmental concerns.”

Multiple siding package options including Rainscreen, FSC Cedar and Galvalume combinations

A rain screen is beneficial for its ability to allow airflow behind the siding thus allowing any moisture to escape.

Standing seam metal roof

In addition to being energy efficient, metal roofing is recognized as a sustainable building material because of its durability, minimum recycled content of 25% and the fact it can be recycled.

Sierra Pacific aluminum clad/ SFI (Sustainable Forestry Initiative) wood interior windows sierrapacificwindows.com/html/spw_and_sfi.htm

“Sierra Pacific has joined with other private landowners across North America in voluntarily adopting the standards set by the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) program We have developed a one hundred year plan for managing our forests to provide the wood products consumers rely on while maintaining fish and wildlife habitat, soil stability and water quality.”

Enhanced insulation with increased R values

By utilizing a combination of polyurethane foam and blown in cellulose The Method Cabin will achieve an R value of 25+ will improve energy efficiency. The cellulose also contains 80% recycled content.

Warmboard in floor hydronic radiant heat with high efficiency boiler warmboard.com

“Warmboard contributes to healthy and clean indoor air quality, while providing superior comfort. Germs, dust, pollen and mold spores generally associated with forced air systems do not apply to Warmboard. Additionally, the high conductivity of the panel leads to lower water temperatures, creating greater efficiency that ultimately benefits the environment.”

Solar prewiring and configuration options

"Generating electricity from solar energy reduces consumption of fossil fuels, which decreases pollution and greenhouse gas emission. By switching to solar power, users combat global warming and reduce our nation’s dependence of foreign energy sources. Even a small solar electric system has a significant environmental impact. For example, a 2.5kW solar system reduces CO2 emissions by an amount similar to that which would occur by planting 1 acre of trees, or the amount of CO2 emitted by a passenger car driving 7,800 miles per year.” From Borrego Solar Website

Dual flush toilets and low flow fixtures

Utilizing dual flush toilets and low flow fixtures can result in a water savings of 2400 gallons per person in each household each year.

Multiple trim, flooring and tile options included FSC wood, bamboo, reclaimed wood, and recycled content tile

We will be utilizing reclaimed fir trim. All products that go into the finish of our homes will be aesthetically pleasing and sustainable.
 

Statements Tile statementstile.com/sustainability.aspx

Hot Springs Spas hotspring.com

Hot Spring Spas - you just can’t find a more energy-efficient hot tub. The difference lies in our Energy Smart features. For example, multiple layers of high-density foam minimize heat loss. The pumps and heater deliver maximum performance using minimum energy. The SilentFlo 5000 circulation pump uses less energy to operate than a 40-watt light bulb. The unique dimmer-controlled LED light uses much less energy than a standard light bulb. And all Hot Spring spas come with a custom-fit cover that has a high R-value and a dense foam core that forms a tight seal to maximize heat retention.
 

Modern Fan Company modernfan.com

The Modern Fan Co. is the original and premier source for contemporary ceiling fan design, producing the most complete, exclusively modern collection of ceiling fans available. Our products celebrate the modern idiom through mechanical simplification, geometric forms and contemporary finishes, and are intended to meet the needs of the professional specifier and the design-minded homeowner alike.
 

method methodhome.com

At method, the act of cleaning is not just the elimination of dirt, but rather the preservation of a beautiful, pure and uncompromised environment. Today, method offers a complete line of environmentally friendly, design-conscious products for the home and body.