There are many components of a green home but the higher price of some materials can be offset by the savings in other areas, through proper planning of your project. This planning starts well before any work starts and it must involve everyone associated with project from the owner, designer or architect, contractor and subcontractors.
Solar Vapor Drive Season is almost here
First let’s look at a couple of established facts; air carrying water vapor always goes from higher areas of pressure to lower or from more to less, in other words hot humid air always tries to force its way to cooler dryer air.
Icicles are a sign
Now icicles may be pretty, but do you know what it means if you have them on your house?
Windows?
Windows are a major component in the building envelope and they are one of the largest costs in making a home weather tight.
Who does green building benefit?
by David Braddy LEED GA In the 19th and early 20th century Architects and Urban Reformers set out to radically change the way we lived by improving buildings, streets, neighborhoods and clean water systems to drastically reduce the spread of infectious disease and generally improve public health. Can you believe there were people back then [...]
One product with many benefits
by David Braddy LEED GA Make your home stronger, energy efficient and healthier with one product Imagine a building product that will make your home stronger, more energy efficient and healthier. The product is closed cell Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF), which is changing the way we build as more benefits are being discovered. A report [...]
Open Cell Spray Foam vs. Closed Cell Spray Foam
Closed vs. Open Polyurethane Spray Foam By David Braddy LEED GA Last month we discussed the benefits of a hot roof system using either open or closed cell spray foam. If you missed it you can read it at http://LakeEcoGroup.com Let’s also keep in mind that insulation is the key to energy savings and a [...]
Hot Roof vs Cold Roof
What is a Hot Roof System? By David Braddy LEED GA Building science is changing rapidly and some of those changes are challenging traditional building methods. One of the most beneficial changes is also one of the most controversial, which is the hot roof system or the unventilated sealed attic. A hot roof is [...]
Diagnosing Moisture Problems in Wall Assemblies
Building Science Digests Download.pdf 1.4 MB BSD-108: Investigating and Diagnosing Moisture Problems By Joseph Lstiburek Created: 2006/10/27 Introduction Water is supposed to be easy to understand. It only comes in four forms or states [1]. And the rules governing water movement are straightforward: Water runs downhill due to gravity. Air carrying water vapor goes from [...]
….Lake Home Smell Musty?
If your lake home smells musty-you already have a moisture problem! We can help!
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The Most Overlooked Area Of Your Home Is Under It….
Your home is only as healthy & energy efficient as its crawl space!
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