Siding Choices
Siding has both decorative and functional purposes, but some of the options come with a heavy environmental price tag. Read More
Choosing the Right Windows
Windows are among the most complex building components in a house, and at several hundred dollars or more apiece, also among the most expensive. Read More
Building Lot Overview
Account for how sun, water, and landscape will work with, or against, the house. Read More
Ventilation
Even in houses where materials have been chosen to reduce air pollutants, some form of mechanical ventilation is needed for a healthy building. Read More
Turfstone Paving Stones
Pervious interlocking concrete pavers for use in driveways and parking areas.
Greenwood’s Aspen 175 Outdoor Wood-Fired Boiler
Greenwood’s outdoor boiler burns cordwood to produce heat for residential buildings.
Unvented Roof For a Cold Climate
Exterior foam on the roof and walls blocks air leaks and thermal bridges.
R-ETRO Interlocking Insulation
Installs on the exterior or interior wall, increasing the insulation value by R-18.
Reclaimed Lumber Products
Armster Reclaimed Lumber Co. salvages old wood and mills it into wood products.
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Trade Contractor Management for High Performance Homes
Most contractors use trade contractors for the majority of the work on their projects. Effectively managed trade contractors assure higher performance, minimize rework and reduce warranty and callbacks. Carl will address how to create performance-based management systems focusing on the major components of green building. Attendees will see examples of management systems along with guidelines for creating them for their own businesses.
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