Home Performance & Weatherization- Page 3 of 7
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What’s Wrong With This Insulation Job?
Readers are invited to spot all of the problems shown in a photo of recently installed fiberglass batts
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The First National Green Code — or Communism?
Do we need a national green construction code — or would such a code be a threat to our freedom?
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Utilities Offer Programs That Can Benefit Your Customers
Not only that — these utility-sponsored energy-efficiency programs can lower your energy bills, too
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New Green Building Products — September 2011
High-performance windows, doors, and tapes for your next superinsulated home
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Let There Be Light — on the GU24 base for CFLs and LEDs
The GU24 lamp base means ONLY compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) or light-emitting diode lamps (LEDs) fit, but any wattage works
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Are High-Performance Windows Worth Their High Cost?
Simple payback may not be enough to justify the investment in triple-glazed windows, even in a cold climate
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How to Sell Green Upgrades: Energy Audits
Remodelling clients are often eager to pay for an energy audit, which includes a report with a prioritized list of proposed retrofit measures
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The Energy Star Homes Program Raises the Bar with Version 3
The Energy Star program — the first rung on the green building ladder — is scheduled to get more stringent, with new airtightness and HVAC mandates and tougher requirements for larger homes