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Discussing Insulation and Efficient Building Technology
Bob and Mark continue their tour of an unit under construction at the Cobb Hill Co-Housing project. Mark explains to Bob that ... |
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Discussing the Poured-in Insulated Concrete Form System
Bob meets with Larz Anderson from Owens Corning to discuss the Lite-Form Insulating System used in the garage's foundation. A ... |
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Evaluating Insulation Projects
Insulation projects entail several variables. The initial purchase price for any insulation product can be boiled down to an ... |
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Exterior Caulking
Small openings on the exterior of your home can allow for significant energy loss. Caulk around openings for electric, gas, ... |
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Exterior Doors and Storm Doors
Exterior doors are necessary for physical access into and out of a building, and may provide ventilation and illumination too. ... |
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Facing and Insulating the Steel Shipping Container
David Cross from TAW shows Bob how the exterior is finished with heavy-gauge steel to bring any voids out to plane. It is then ... |
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Forced Air Insulation
In homes with forced air heat there may be large cracks or gaps where the ducts pass through the ceilings, floors and walls. ... |
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Four Fixes to Stop Home Energy Leaks
With the help of a professional energy auditor and infrared camera technology, BobVila.com evaluates the thermal efficiency of ... |
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Green Building Products and Technologies at the Cobb Hill Co-Housing Project
At the Cobb Hill Co-Housing Project in Hartland, Vermont Bob meets up with Susie Sweitzer and general contractor Mark Albee, ... |
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Green Home Innovations
From recycled paper countertops to carpets made from corn, you might be surprised at what's in a "green" home. Check out these ... |
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Green Homes Special Series: Part Eighteen: Advanced House Framing Techniques
When constructing a new home or doing a major remodel, the differences between using advanced framing techniques and ... |
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Green Homes Special Series: Part Fourteen: Zero-Energy Homes
Many homeowners are finding their budgets stretched with escalating prices for home heating, cooling and electricity. But ... |
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Green Homes Special Series: Part Seven: Foundations
A solid foundation is essential for any home. But today’s emphasis on “green” suggests that other factors be considered as well. |
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Green Homes Special Series: Part Two: Home Sealing and Insulation
High energy costs, drafts, rooms too hot or too cold, condensation on windows and air that is too dry do not have to be part ... |
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Heat Leaks
Depressurize your home to help detect leaks. On a cool, very windy day, turn off the furnace. Shut all windows and doors. Turn ... |
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Home Weatherizing
Insulation and air-sealing improvements to the shell of your home will always improve your comfort, regardless of the size and ... |
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Hot Water Savings
Water heating typically accounts for 14 percent of your utility bill. Repairing leaky faucets, insulating the water heater ... |
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How to Add Weatherstripping to Doors and Windows for Energy Savings
Weatherstripping is an easy way to block cold or hot air from entering the home around doors, windows and electrical plates. |
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How to Insulate Water Heaters, Pipes and Attic Spaces
Adding insulation is an inexpensive way to greatly reduce energy costs. |
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Hurricane, Flood, and Earthquake Resistant Building
Bob meets with Beth Judge of Clemson University to review hazard-resistant building techniques at a demonstration house used ... |
