Here are a few facts about the carpentry and lumber for Cranberry Ridge:
-Forest Stewardship Certification (FSC) lumber was used to frame the exterior and interior walls of the house. This lumber is harvested from well-managed forests and can be used towards one LEED point.
-The use of framing lumber was minimized by spacing floor joists, rafters, wall studs at 24" o.c. instead of the industry standard 16".
-We used a peel and stick sill seal material at the PT plate and low-voc caulk at all potential air infiltration susceptible locations.
-Siding and trim was purchased from a local supplier and harvested within 500 miles of the jobsite, minimizing pollution and consumption caused by excess transportation. The siding and trim was installed in a rain-screen system (1" air space between siding and exterior wall sheathing.) This is a very durable construction in that it minimizes the potential for water to rot the structure or enter the house and cause mold harming people within.
-Interior trim and cabinetry materials are a combination of FSC wood and dakota-burl products which is made from recycled materials and sustainable resources.
Hancock Lumber is now carrying FSC products to supply the demand of this project. Owners, Architects and Builders are encouraged to use this new resource in the State of Maine!
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