Talking about how NFRC rates Energy Efficient Windows

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Categories: Building Better Homes, Energy Efficient Homes, Home Energy Solutions, Home Replacement Windows

This is what an NFRC label looks like. Listen now at http://GetRatedNow.com/radio for why this is important…

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What are Insulated Concrete Forms?

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Categories: Building Better Homes, Energy Efficient Homes, Green Home Plans, Home Energy Solutions, New Products, What is Green Building?

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.

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Efficient Crossroads

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Categories: Energy Efficient Homes

BMC hosted a new product seminar. Over 20 independent contractors were present to learn more about DOW’s newest line of Styrofoam SIS structural sheathing. The contractors in attendance recognized one important fact that has been quietly observed during the recession: homebuyers want quality, energy efficient homes.

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So, What Exactly is "Green"?

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Categories: Building Better Homes, General, Green Home Plans, What is Green Building?

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 for [...]

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