Recent Blog Posts
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August 1, 2011
Many homes experience air infiltration that results in poor energy efficiency. Air infiltration can cause an uncomfortable living environment any time of year, but its main toll can be found on a homeowner's heating bill during the colder seasons. Adding insulation alone simply isn't enough.
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August 1, 2011
A greater emphasis on waterproofing walls has lead to increased use of peel-and-stick membranes and other types of flexible flashing. But before you choose just any peel-and-stick product, you need to decide which product best suits the given application.
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July 14, 2011
Last December, OSHA rescinded its Interim Fall Protection Compliance Guidelines for Residential Construction, which had been in place since 1995.
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July 1, 2011
When it comes to offering homeowners superior energy efficiency, quality vinyl windows are still the way to go. Vinyl frame and insulated glass reduce heating and cooling loss better than wood, steel and aluminum frame windows.
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July 1, 2011
The Window and Door Manufacturers Association (WDMA) reported that the compromise tax legislation extending the Bush tax cuts will include a 25c tax credit that will include a 10 percent credit, up to $200 for Energy Star windows and skylights, and a 10 percent credit, up to $500, for Energy Star exterior doors.
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June 1, 2011
Green products are the catalysts that drive our movement toward a cleaner earth, but what makes a product green? Since the term “green” is used so often today for so many different concepts, how do we quantify it?
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June 1, 2011
It seems everywhere you look nowadays everyone is promoting themselves or their product as "green. " But how do you separate "real green" from "greenwashing" - that is, products that are advertised as green without truly offering environmental or health benefits?
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May 3, 2011
It’s best to review manufacturer instructions before installing vinyl windows. However, the following procedures are generally accepted practices to prevent leaks and callbacks: To start, be sure to size the rough opening according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
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April 15, 2011
There is more to roofing than just nailing down shingles. A roofing system must also adequately ventilate the attic space. Proper roof ventilation prevents shingles from curling and reduces energy bills.
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April 15, 2011
A recent McGraw-Hill study indicated that green homeowners are more satisfied and believe that green homes are higher quality, easier to maintain, more efficient, and offer health benefits. Studies report that home buyers are willing to pay for these benefits when purchasing their homes.
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