WHAT IS GREEN BUILDING?
"What is green home building? The careful design, construction, operation, and reuse or removal of the build environment in an environmentally, energy-efficient, and sustainable manner."

National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB) / McGraw Hill

THINK GREEN.

"Green building means applying new thinking to the way we build, remodel, renovate, and develop our residences and communities."

"It requires an understanding of the relationships between building site, building design, mechanical systems and other factors. Finally, it mandates a mind-set that enables healthy, mutually beneficial relationships between human, technical, and natural systems. Green building goes beyond reducing energy use or improving indoor air quality (though that's a good place to start). It's about addressing the whole system — not just the pieces. Conventional building methodology views each project in terms of its component parts — the insulation, the wiring, the plumbing, the landscaping, the climate, building orientation, interior finishes, etc. — but green building looks at the interactions between everything. It's a whole-house approach that benefits builders, buyers, and the environment."
— www.greenbuildingblocks.com

Green Buildings should be built in accordance with:

LEED® for Homes
The U. S. Green Building Council offers LEED for Homes, a rating system that "promotes the design and construction of high-performance green homes." According to the Council, green homes create less waste and conserve more energy, water, and natural resources. The home is also healthier for the environment and its occupants. Furthermore, the net cost of LEED Home ownership compares to the ownership of a conventional home. For more information visit www.usgbc.org.

National Green Building Standard™
Current NAHB Green Home Building Guidelines were created for mainstream builders to highligh holistic, environmental solutions to integrate into a new home. The guidelines are also scalable to allow local associations to create their own green home building programs. For more information visit www.hahbrc.org.

THE WAYNE-DALTON DIFFERENCE.

Wayne-Dalton is dedicated to protecting the environment and implementing sustainable practices to make our communities safer and cleaner for future generations to enjoy. As part of this commitment, we integrate sustainable practices, like recycling and energy efficiency, into our own workplace and products. Wayne-Dalton products mean a competitive advantage in homes. Our commitment to quality ultimately reduces the number of callbacks and warranty claims. Additionally, select Wayne-Dalton products are made from recycled materials and lead to less construction waste and lower material costs. To learn more, visit www.Wayne-Dalton.com/green.

RECYCLED MATERIALS
Because the garage is the single largest entry point into the home, Wayne-Dalton produces energy efficient, insulated garage doors. Moreover, 44 percent of Wayne-Dalton's sourced steel is recycled.

DESIGN AND INNOVATION
As a category leader, it is our responsibility to ensure that we are meeting the current and future needs of our customers and employees. We continue to seek out innovative methods to reach and exceed industry standards. In an effort to reduce our environmental footprint, we assure that our products, when used as intended, are safe through their entire life cycle.

ENERGY EFFICIENCY
Wayne-Dalton was instrumental in getting tax credits up to $500 under section 25C of the International Energy Conservation Code for consumers installing high R-Value doors.

Wayne-Dalton also manufactures Z-Wave-enabled products, which allow homeowners to control home settings suck as lighting and thermostats through a remote, wireless network. Using programmable thermostats and lighting allows for effective control of the home's settings and ultimately impacts a homeowner's energy bill and reduces energy useage.