Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Green Expert”
By Chris Bolio, Alair Homes Houston 1 – Insulate the ENTIRE home envelope…not just the living space. This means including the attic decking and exterior garage walls as a part of the insulation envelope. By protecting all your home mechanicals and plumbing within your insulation system, you will save energy …
by GBGC Expert: Lee Kurtas – Perfection Fireplace & Supply As the pleasant spring weather comes to an end and you find yourself permanently closing the windows from the summer heat, many of you will think, “…I think we could use some more insulation.” That’s great! But understand what insulation …
GBGC Expert: Lauren Ballas, Luxury for the Home Most of us are indoors for most of the day, so why not get rid of up to 89% of those harmful VOC’s like formaldehyde and xylene? You could go out and purchase an expensive air purifying system or you could do …
GBGC Expert: David Suszko, Dow Chemicals Outsulation Is The New Insulation: Addressing Air Infiltration, Thermal Bridging and Lowering Your Energy Bill. “What’s That Blue Stuff on The Outside of My House?” I must start by saying that I am biased. Yes, I admit it. So please, if you feel the …
GBGC Expert: Clayton Morris, DPIS Engineering, LLC It has long been said that “whoever controls the water, controls the land”, and we have seen this issue come up in the past with neighboring states debating over water rights and usage responsibilities. It’s actually even illegal in certain parts of the nation …
By GHBA Past President Mike Dishberger, GMB, Sandcastle Homes Inc. Over the past decade, there has been a very strong movement towards ‘green’ building in the U.S. Our industry has evolved in every aspect including manufacturers, suppliers, builders, remodelers, and others in the industry that have produced or are using …
by GBGC Expert: Gordon McKnight, Dow Building Solutions When you think of “green building” you probably fall into one of three categories: You love it and will do anything to support it; You do it because your customers are asking for it; or You don’t really get what all of …
by GBGC Expert: Caroline Kostak, GreenHouse Integration STOP! Before you tear down that next house, take a moment and look at it one more time. Are there any cabinets left in the house? Any faucets? Doors? Flooring? Siding? Unique roofing materials? Brick? There are so many materials that can be …
LEDs are energy-efficient, maintenance-free, and builder-friendly. The use of LED is going to change the way your customers think about lighting. Unlike traditional methods, there is a higher initial cost to LED, but a lower lifetime cost after installation. The reasons to select LED lighting are myriad. First of all, …
What’s in Your Water? The EPA sets guidelines for what is permissible in drinking water at your home. However, these guidelines allow for traces of microorganisms, disinfectants, inorganic chemicals, organic chemicals and more. Chemicals such as Chlorine and Chloramine are added by your water authority to remove contaminants during the …
