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Product and Material Links

Given the house is just about finished I thought it would be helpful for everyone if I gave out the links to all of the "special" materials we used in our house along with links to where they came from for more information. Hope this will help!

Sub Slab Radon Barrier: 
Reef Industries T90 Griffolyn - roughly $0.40 per sqft - shipping included
This product was used instead of 6 mil poly due to the high radon in our area and came in 1 sheet sized for our slab. Very happy with this product!

Capillary Break:
MasterSeal HLM 5000
This product was used off label as a capillary break. We ran into some questions of EPS foam melting with a liquid applied capillary break. We called technical assistance and they assured us it would work for our application. No complaints here

ICF Blocks:
AMVIC - 13" Blocks - 2.5" EPS / 8" Concrete / 2.5" EPS
We chose this over Logix due to minimal waste. When we purchased them the Plumwall bracing was a "free rental". Check out this system: http://www.plumwall.com/

Basement Waterproofing:
We used a double below grade system:


Acoustical Sealant:
Adco BP-300
We found this at our local Habitat for Humanity restore for $2 per 10 oz Tube. We went though multiple cases! I love this product and I hate it! It sticks to EVERYTHING and doesn't come off. We had a slogan - "If it is Grey DON'T TOUCH IT" Even when installing it when it was 20 degrees outside it was flexible, and sticky.

High Performance Fabrics and Tapes:
Weather Resistant Barrier: Solitex Mento Plus with Vana Tape - 475 Building Supply
Floppy Bit / Rim Joist:  Solitex Mento Plus with Vana Tape - 475 Building Supply
Basement Air barrier and Moisture control: Intello Plus with Vana Tape- 475 Building Supply
Window Tape Sealant: Tescon Profil Tape - 475 Building Supply

Primary Air Barrier:
Huber Zip System (7/16" Green) with Zip Tape

Primary Insulation:
Cellulose - Open Blown in the Attic, Dry dense packed in the thicker wall cavity and damp sprayed in the service cavity (all the same product - just a different installation technique)

Other Insulation Materials:
Thermal Foams EPS Foam Control (Sub Slab)
XPS Insulation (Window Buck Insulation)
PolyIso Rigid Insulation (Small Basement Wall Section and Window Bucks)
Touch-n-Seal One Part foam (for window installation)

Windows:
Zola uPVC Passive House Windows - our front door is Thermo-wood line
Our Windows are AWESOME!

Ventilation System:
Zehnder Comfo 350 HRV with Comfofond Ground look

Heating and Cooling:
Mitsubishi Air Source Heat Pump - MSZ-FH09NA

Water Heater:
Sanden CO2 Heat Pump Water Heater

Hot Water Circulating Pump:
Enovative AutoHot Recic Pump - OnDemand

Drain Water Heat Recovery Pipe:
Power Pipe 48"

Appliances:
Refrigerator - Kenmore 70343 
Range - Kenmore Elite 95073 (Induction Range)
Dishwasher - Kenmore Elite 14749
Clothes Washer - Whirlpool WFW92HEFBDJ
Clothes Dryer - Whirlpool WED99HEDC

Siding:
LP Smart Side Lap Siding
http://www.lpsmartside.com/products/lap/




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