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Modern Hardie Siding Details w/ Exterior Rigid Foam

Matt Risinger, Blogger | February 14th, 2013

In this video I'll show you some modern hardie siding details we used to overcome the issues encountered with exterior rigid foam installation.

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Texas Deep-Energy Retrofit Remodel

Matt Risinger, Blogger | November 13th, 2012

When you hear about a deep energy retrofit project most people think of the snowy North Eastern US. I can tell you that the strategy for a Northern remodel with energy efficiency in mind is very different that our strategy for Hot/Humid Texas. In this video I'll show you 6 things we are doing to making a dramatic difference in this 1950's slab on grade house's energy bills.

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Can a Slab Foundation be Insulated Without Rigid Foam?

ScottG, contributing writer | January 18th, 20124 comments

Energy efficient buildings typically incorporate insulation beneath their concrete slabs, and the go-to choice is sheets of rigid foam. Are there alternatives?

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Roof Top Rigid Foam - Taking Efficiency Through The Roof

Matt Risinger, Blogger | September 23rd, 20106 comments

Over the last year I've really been working on how to get my houses to the next level of greater energy efficiency and this video will show you my latest secret. We're laying down a thick layer of rigid ISO foam boards on top of the roof.

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