Austin Contemporary Green Homes Makes National Finals
Austin builder David Martin is not one of those “Green Builders” trying to make a quick bucks by using a few green building materials and tossing out some energy efficient buzz words. Vote for Las Casas Verdes to win the 2010 Green Home Challenge…
What are Insulated Concrete Forms?
We’re talking about insulated concrete form live on Home Energy Solutions Radio. Here about how we are building a 5-star energy efficient home out of ICF, and what we are putting on the exterior. This is what ICF, Insulated Concrete Forms look like being installed. Listen to us live at http://GetRatednow.com/radio.
How to make your HVAC system run more energy efficiently.
Bob Brock and Craig Bushon tell you exactly why it is so important to properly insulate your attic, and explain how this will help your HVAC system run better, cleaner and more efficiently… Click on the title to watch the video now!
What does a foam insulated sealed attic look like?
Take a look inside the attic of one of the Streetman Homes in Mueller, as Craig Bushon demonstrates why using foam insulation is a great way to build your new home… Click on the title to watch the video now!
Cool Demonstration of Foam Attic Insulation
Bob Brock from Streetman Homes in Austin, TX explains to Craig Bushon of Home Energy Solutions the advantages of using open cell foam insulation in the attic. Bob uses a machine to demonstrate how the foam not only keeps the attic cooler, but also prevents air drafts that are common in traditional fiberglass insulation systems. Click on the title to watch the video now!
How Streetman Builds Energy Efficient Homes in Austin, TX
Craig Bushon from Home Energy Solutions visited with Streetman Homes at Mueller in Austin, TX and reviewed all the ways that Streetman is building quality homes and helping homeowners take a chunk out of the utility bills. Click on the title to watch the video now!
Do Not Fall For These Replacement Window Contractor Bid Tricks
When it comes to getting a replacement window contractor bid, you may feel like you’re way back in the Wild, Wild West! Most areas do not regulate companies selling windows. You are going to meet people that make all kinds of promises about how much they will lower your utility bill, how their double pane [...]
Shrink your Energy Bill, Save Money and Earn a Home Tax Credit all at Once
The Solex Attic Fan reduces heat gain! The Solex Attic Fan can vent up to 1,275 cfm of hot air during the summer. By reducing the amount of radiant heat that is conducted by the ceiling, heat gain within the interior can be dramatically reduced. Attic temperatures can reach 170° F or more in the [...]
So, What Exactly is "Green"?
There is a lot of confusion about what exactly constitutes “Green Building”. Builders and remodelers are faced with choosing between competing certifications such as the National Association of Home Builders’(NAHB) new National Green Building Standard, and the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED rating system. While LEED has been around for longer, it was initially designed [...]
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