The studs are generally spaced at 24" on-center. A structural engineer consulted on the design, and additional strength is provided only where it's needed. In three specific locations, a wood Simpson "Stong-Wall" was used.

A detailed cut list was provided to the lumber provider, so we didn't get more wood than was needed for the project.

Instead of just taking all of the construction waste to the dump, we sort it and are diverting at least 85% of it.

• Emu Composting - Cut-off pieces of wood

• Tuckers Topsoil - Plywood and glu-lam pieces

• Habitat for Humanity's Poulsbo Donation Station - Reusable nails and brackets

• Poulsbo Recycling Center - Bent nails, wire, metal straps, and other scrap metal

• Hansville Recycling Center - Cardboard, workers' beverage containers

• Hansville Dump - Anything else (and there is not very much), such as plastic straps and plastic wrapping from glu-lam beams

We're tracking the weights of materials that go to each of these places, and will report them here when the project is complete.

Recycling resources in Kitsap County...

Environmentally Preferable Products

Materials used in the home include: