Open–Cell vs Closed–Cell Foam Insulation
I read a great article yesterday that listed the pros and cons of open and closed-cell foam insulation. It was written by Martin Holladay, Jim Coler and Neal Gasner a writer for Green Building Advisor, a Spray-Foam Insulation company owner and a Spray-Foam Consultant. Up until now I have typically leaned toward and specified [...]
October 31, 2009
Tags: Energy Conservation, Insulation Posted in: Energy Conservation, Indoor Air Quality, Weatherize 
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Building Envelope:
This is the barrier between the inside and the outside of your house. It consists of generic elements such as exterior walls, windows, doors, roofs, ceilings and floors, and specific elements such as vapor barrier, weather stripping, insulation, glazing, and exterior finish materials. It’s purpose is to limit fire, heat and water vapor [...]
September 12, 2009
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Your Personal Home Energy Audit – Looking at the Building Envelope
The main purpose of an energy audit is to help determine which strategies to use in order to save the most energy for the smallest investment.  Today, it’s time to turn your attention to the building envelope, otherwise known as the stuff that separates the inside from the outside: walls, ceilings, roofs, floors, doors and [...]
September 4, 2009
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The Green First Fifteen – 15 High Impact Energy Saving Products and Strategies
There are many things that you can do to save energy that will pay you back very quickly, some within just a few months. Here are fifteen energy saving products and strategies that will save you hundreds of dollars every year.
1. Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFL’s): Replace any incandescent bulb in your house that you use [...]
August 16, 2009
Tags: Energy Conservation, Insulation, Water Conservation, Weatherize Posted in: Energy Conservation, Lawn and Garden, Lighting, Water Conservation No Comments
