Eco House 3 | sustainableliving

Prologue: Eco-House 3 / Design for Southeast

Vero Beach, Florida/ 1000 s.f.

Special Features for Southeast/ Hurricane Climate Zone:

•Five Ply 5/8” plywood sheathing on exterior walls, roof and floor strengthens the home and prevents flying debris from penetrating the structure.

•Reinforced windows with impact glass prevent wind and water from entering the home

•Oversized truss hangers keep roof system anchored to walls

•Walls have multiple construction ties to the floor system for structural stability and to transfer shear forces

•Continuous metal strapping from roof trusses to foundation helps maintain structural stability.

•Home built on concrete piers to protect from flooding per FEMA standards and provides circulation and ventilation throughout to minimize cooling.

•Solar Dehumidifying System

•Texture Coating for on all wood

• products for moisture control