Use Material-Conserving
Construction Practices
Purchase
pre-engineered or factory-cut material whenever possible,
so that the manufacturer is responsible for optimizing materials
use and recycling waste. Examples are factory trusses, laminated
and other engineered wood products, sheet metal cladding
and roofing, 9-ft. gypsum board, pre-cut headers, pre-assembled
joist bridging, etc.
Use
reusable and recyclable forming materials, such as steel
forms or standard wood systems. Rent scaffold and staging
materials, posts and bracing, fencing and hoarding, or purchase
material of construction-grade lumber for reuse within the
project where appropriate.
Cautions
- Cost
of waste should be factored into any decision to purchase
material. Precisely cut material may cost slightly more
but it saves installation labor, waste handling and disposal
costs.
- Construction-grade
lumber stripped from other uses must be verified by project
engineer and building inspector before reuse.
