318 Marston Ave., Madison, WI

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This family/laundry room addition not only fits with the architectural details of the original house it is also a certified green built addition.  
                                                                                                                    Some of the  “green” features this addition includes are:
  • Outside perimeter drain tile, a grid of interior drain tile, an over sized sump crock, and a battery back up sump pump system;
  • Most lumber from  Forest Stewardship Council certified mills;
  • Re-claimed maple flooring;
  • R-28 insulation in the walls, r-50 insulation in the ceiling, closed cell spray foam insulation in the addition box sills and advanced air sealing techniques used;
  • Re-used a double stain glass window and three original doors from the existing house;
  • We employed lumber saving framing techniques;
  • Trex decking and deck rails are used (Trex products are made from 50% recycled plastic bags and 50% re-claimed wood products);
  • We  re-used all of the existing vinyl siding;
  • Low and no VOC primers and adhesives.

Green Features

  • Energy efficient construction
  • Landscaping & Building Protection
  • Improved Indoor Air Quality
  • Renewable and/or recycled Materials
Company Description

Heartwood Construction is an award winning residential remodeling company specializing in historic restoration and green remodeling.  We are a member of NARI, Green Built Homes, Green Madison, and the BBB.  Visit us at:  www.heartwoodconstructionllc.com

DIRECTIONS TO HOME
From East Washington Ave driving west or toward the Capitol take a right on 1st Street: go to first traffic light and take a left on East Johnson: go 4 blks and take a right on Marston Ave.