Okay, I am going to throw some definitions at you. You can follow the links to the wikipedia, but I have also used my words for a short definition. Green Washing – Making an items seem ‘greener’ than it really is. In this day and age there are lots of ‘marketing’ schemes being used to [...]
Read More..>>I know that some people hear about LEED in construction. I thought I would share this wiki link that speaks some about LEED. Generally speaking LEED is a Green Building Rating System, one of the major systems. Hope this helps you understand.
Read More..>>I came across this article about superinsulation. It touches on some very important points, especially in light of climbing gas prices. Worth the read.Technorati Tags: superinsultation, engery efficiency
Read More..>>I mention Superinsulation in a previous blog. ICF (insulated concrete forms) are one way to accomplish Superinsulation. They also add lots of structure to a home. And in light of China’s recent 7.8 earthquake and our region, who doesn’t want structural quality in their home? Here is a vendor (Reward Wall Systems) that I have [...]
Read More..>>Seems like a good idea. Looks and feels like foam. Not sure how it would hold up to rodents. Good for the environment and includes recycling. http://heatloksoy.com/
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Comments(0) Everyone knows that all new homes are insulated to what is ‘code’. Is this enough though? I do not think so. ‘Code’ just states that this is the minimal amount required. More and more homes are being ‘super insulated’. What is this you ask? It is insulation that is above code and provides for the [...]
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