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tag: weatherizing

Installing Commercial Windows In A Residence - Best Practice

Matt Risinger, Blogger | March 9th, 2012

I love the look of Modern Architecture, but these modern details involving no overhangs & commercial windows require a lot of fore thought on the part of the builder. In this video I'll show you the Best Practice Install for Commercial Windows in Residential Construction.

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Weatherization's Home-Stretch Recovery

FHB_Building_News, contributor | December 27th, 20111 comment

Even though the expanded Weatherization Assistance Program struggled out of the gate – and can always be improved – it has produced encouraging, credible results

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Taking Aim at California's Low-Carbon Target

FHB_Building_News, contributor | December 2nd, 2011

As the state prepares to cut greenhouse gas emissions 80% below 1990 levels over the next 38 years, scientists predict a mostly electric future

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Lawmaker Targets DOE's Weatherization Program

FHB_Building_News, contributor | November 21st, 20113 comments

It's all part of Representative Chuck Fleischmann’s campaign to stop "green initiative abuse"

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Temporary No-pest Vent Cap

swc_boise, member | November 21st, 2011

Before closing up our Idaho remodel for the season, I made a final walk-around to check for openings where pests might find their way in over the winter. I noticed an open plumbing air vent pipe...

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Mountain Porch Retreat

WarthConstruction, member | November 14th, 2011

Our region has an extended outdoor season that the homeowners wanted to take full advantage of. The existing deck was not adequate for hosting large parties and had no covered space for protection...

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Survey: Americans Taking Half-Measures on Energy Upgrades

FHB_Building_News, contributor | November 12th, 20112 comments

There’s still a disconnect between Americans’ awareness of energy efficiency benefits and the “magic number” of actions they need to take to significantly reduce their utility bills

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A Senate Bill That Values Energy Efficiency

FHB_Building_News, contributor | October 31st, 2011

Proposed legislation would require home appraisals to reflect expected energy costs, allow homeowners to recover investments in upgrades, and even create jobs in the retrofit and construction sectors

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Solar Raises Its Voice in the Job Market

FHB_Building_News, contributor | October 4th, 2011

Despite competitive pressures and the failure of Solyndra, the solar-industry workforce has more than doubled since 2009, the Solar Foundation says in a report titled "U.S. Solar Market Insight: 2nd Quarter 2011," which can be viewed here: http://www.seia.org/galleries/pdf/SMI-Q2-2011-ES.pdf

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Summer is the Time to Head Off Ice Dams

ScottG, contributing writer | August 14th, 20111 comment

Corrective action now will prevent ice dams and water intrusion when winter rolls around again

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PODCAST: Air-Tight Window Installation

DanMorrison, Executive editor, Fine Homebuilding & Green Building Advisor | July 11th, 20111 comment

Windows represent the biggest potential holes in the building envelope. Think about it: the rough openings are just big holes — until you actually plug the opening with a window.

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Remodeling's Brightening Prospects, Part 5 of 5

FHB_Building_News, contributor | June 15th, 2011

Compared to the 2000s, the coming decade for remodelers is expected to feature more stability, and more spending in two key emerging markets, the Joint Center for Housing Studies says

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Choosing a Chimney Flue-Top Damper

MikeGuertin, editorial advisor | June 1st, 2011

Pop-up dampers and hinged dampers install and operate similarly.

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Remodeling's Brightening Prospects, Part 3 of 5

FHB_Building_News, contributor | May 31st, 2011

Although the remodeling industry is still highly fragmented, larger firms have continued consolidate and attract a growing share of jobs

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Remodeling's Brightening Prospects, Part 2 of 5

FHB_Building_News, contributor | May 29th, 20113 comments

The Joint Center for Housing Studies takes a closer look at how remodeling’s ups and downs over the past decade reshaped the industry for the decade to come

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Framing with Energy in Mind - We're Still Missing the Boat!

JFink, Senior Editor | April 15th, 201110 comments

There's a raised ranch house going up next door to my house in Plainville, CT. The 7-man framing crew finished their work today, so I snuck over after work to peek at the quality of their work. I...

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Lead Paint: The Fines Are Real

RYagid, senior editor | April 7th, 201115 comments

An Oregon painting contractor shells out over $32K for failing to comply with lead-paint regulations.

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How to Keep Dangerous Garage Fumes Out of the House

ScottG, contributing writer | April 6th, 20117 comments

An attached garage saves money and materials during construction, but it also makes it tougher to maintain high indoor air quality. Are there solutions to the problem?

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A Building Debate That Just Won't Go Away

ScottG, contributing writer | March 24th, 20115 comments

It's been more than 70 years since someone first recommended the use of a vapor barrier to reduce the risk of condensation inside wall cavities. The recommendation can still spark a debate.

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How to Calculate Savings from Energy Improvements

ScottG, contributing writer | March 10th, 2011

Is there a reliable way of estimating lower energy costs, or are there too many variables?

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