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Shades of Green
Your blueprint for green building construction and rehabilitation of affordable housing

Exterior Finishes

Get the facts on the environmental effects of using vinyl, solid-sawn wood and plastic, and introduce yourself to new available alternatives such as stucco, cement board, metal siding, recycled wood, and styrofoam-concrete mixes.

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  • Interior Wall and Trims
  • Exterior Finishes
  • Plumbing, Electrical & Mechanical
  • Porches, Stairs & Ramps
  • Finishes
  • Concrete Flatwork

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E-Learning Videos
A combination of short informational and instructional videos, designed to help you effectively manage and develop your YouthBuild Green Building program.

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Green Tip Sheets

  • > What's Great About Being Green
  • > Green Certification At A Glance
  • > Green Building Basics
  • > Six Ways Your YouthBuild Program Can Go Green
  • > Introduction to Green Jobs: Green Building
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Tool Bench

  • > Advanced Framing Techniques
  • > Using Tankless Water Heaters
  • > Running A Blower Door Test
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  • Preconstruction
  • Foundations
  • Building Envelope
  • Home Completion
  • Landscaping
  • De-Construction
  • Rehabbing
  • Home
  • Green Glossary
  • Community of Practice
  • Videos
  • Contact Us
  • Help