Manitoba's complete solution for building the highest quality new homes.

R-2000 is a standard for the construction of a superior new home and a process to help you get there. R-2000 is the benchmark for healthiness, environmental impact and energy efficiency.

Because we do not live in a perfect world, we need to set rules and standards. The hard part is deciding what standard do we set and build to. All of the following need to be considered: Where do we draw the line between what is minimally acceptable and what is optimum and cost effective? Should it be left to the builder? Should we rely on the Manitoba Building Code which sets the minimum standards for building a house allowed by law? Or rely on local building inspectors who are only required to enforce building code minimum requirements?

Our new homes represent a substantial investment that will be around for many years of serviceable life. If you run into problems with your house, it can't be replaced as easily as a television or a car that turns out to be a lemon. Building a new house is really about the durability of people (health, safety and well being of the occupants), the durability of the building, and the durability of the planet (the well being of the local and global environment). In the construction of a new house, you have the unique opportunity to bring together workmanship and materials that if done properly will perform greater than the sum of its parts. If done improperly, the process can leave you paying extra dollars in utility costs and with mould problems – which can be detrimental to your family's health.

Having made the decision to build a new house, you will be faced with countless decisions on the thousands of potential components that can go into your new home. Many of those decisions will be made such as what type and colour of carpeting, paint, or lighting fixtures. There are many information sources available that you can go to, such as retail outlets and manufacturers, who can provide professional advice to help you make the correct informed decisions on those components.

But what about the not so simple and obvious choices? What is the optimum level of insulation for the attic? What is the best window glazing for maximizing condensation resistance? What materials should I avoid to improve the air quality in my home and how do I select the best heating and ventilation system? You can spend lots of time researching these complex items or you can just specify that your new home be certified as an R-2000 Home.