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When Sunshine Drives Moisture Into Walls Helpful? 0 Sign in to vote When Sunshine Drives Moisture Into Walls Because of inward solar vapor drive, vapor diffusion from the outside inward is often more worrisome than vapor diffusion from the inside outward — so you need a good vapor barrier strategy Posted on Jul 2 by [...]

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Can your home be too tight?

We have heard for years that a home can be built to tight and that a home has to breathe. Well a home does not have to breathe; you do and there are ways that are much safer than leaky walls.

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Which Type of Insulation is best?

By David Braddy LEED GA This is a question I am asked on a regular basis, but it is a question that is not as easy to answer as it sounds. Do you want cellulose or fiberglass, batt or blown? What is the difference between the two? In this area it seems that fiberglass is [...]

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Diagram of two options for insulating a crawl space. Option 1 is  exterior foam insulation. A protective membrane covers exterior rigid  insulation and folds over top course of foundation block. Option 2 is  interior foam insulation. Labeled parts include a sill gasket, unfaced  insulation in a band joist, and a 6-mil poly vapor diffusion retarder. A  protective membrane overlaps and extends down insulation to provide  capillary break. Rigid insulation (fire-rated) has joints taped or  sealed. A perforated drainage pipe is embedded in gravel, covered with  filter fabric, and located at the lower perimeter of the foundation  footing to provide drainage.

One of the most overlooked areas of home health is under your house

U.S. Department of Energy – Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Energy Savers Crawl Space Insulation If you properly insulate your crawl space—in addition to air sealing and controlling moisture, you will save on energy costs and increase your home’s comfort. Before insulating or deciding whether to add insulation to your crawl space, first see our [...]

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Quantum Mechanics – Key to Green Energy?

Scientists Find Photosynthesis Depends on Quantum Entanglement Researchers at DOE’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) have discovered that photosynthesis depends on a relatively obscure physical phenomenon called quantum entanglement. Photosynthesis is the highly efficient process that plants use to convert sunlight and carbon dioxide into sugars and other chemicals, and scientists hope to one day [...]

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Solar is Gaining Ground

U.S. Solar Industry Reports Strong Growth in 2009 The U.S. solar industry reported strong growth in 2009, overcoming harsh economic conditions to post a 36% increase in revenues, which totaled $4 billion. The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) released its 2009 annual report on April 15, showing that overall U.S. solar electric capacity grew by [...]

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Important Reference Material for the Green DIY’r

If you are the type who likes to build it yourself or your on a tight budget, building your own Eco-friendly energy sources is easier than you think. Green Power Easy Guides are written by alternative energy design experts and are a must have for anyone that wants to save resources and cash by doing [...]

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Easy way to test your air conditioning efficiency

Easy way to test your HVAC efficiency

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Recovery Act Announcement – Tax Credits for Home Energy Efficiency Improvements

Investing in energy efficiency is one of the quickest and most cost-effective ways reduce the energy bills in your home,” said Secretary Chu. “We want to make sure that families that made those investments are taking advantage of the Recovery Act tax credits

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Geothermal Gaining Ground

Geothermal systems, which use the relatively stable and moderate temperature of the ground as an energy source, are piquing the interest of green-minded builders as an efficient and clean alternative to conventional heating and cooling systems.

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