1. *Your Home and Community
R2000 Housing
*Construction
*Your Home and Community
*Quality Assurance
*The R-2000 Certificate

2. Construction/Equipment
Good ventilation
Careful sealing of exterior walls
Minimal use of pollutants during construction
Use of water based products
Hard surface floors that stay cleaner
Rigid rules for combustion appliances
Strict usage of CO2 detectors

3. Your Home and Community
Use of energy efficient appliances
Logical placement for optimal solar energy harnessing
Significant use of recycled products
Water-saving taps and toiletries are used
Reduces strain on municipal infrastructure

4. Quality Assurance Pre-testing to ensure home will meet standards
House is inspected before move-in
Blower test ensures there is no leaks
Specially certified by the Canadian Government

5. The R-2000 Certificate Issued by the Government of Canada
Builder must apply for each certificate
Natural Resources Canada keeps each house on file
Certificate shows it has passed R-2000 testing

6. Bibliography