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| Rainwater from the roof flows through the catchment filter (currently tipped up) into these pipes and is directed towards the 3,800 gal tank in the yard. |
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| For LEED, the HVAC system needs to have a minimum of a MERV 8 filter. The MERV rating indicates the tightness of the mesh. The higher the rating, the tighter the filter, which means more particles are caught. Higher does not always mean better though, as they need changing more often and can make the HVAC system work harder to blow air through if not sized properly. |
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| This project has all low or no VOC content caulking, sealants, and adhesives, which will earn 1 LEED point in Environmentally Preferable Materials. |
