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Windows and all other fenestrations in the exterior of our buildings and homes need careful consideration and attention. Not only must we make sure that the product we are putting in that opening is suitable and correctly sized, we also have to make sure that we are flashing, forcing water to flow outside of the building envelope and sealing these openings appropriately. That being said, we do Energy Star inspections all the time and although we always make sure that the opening between the window or door frame and the framing of the house is properly sealed, up until recently we never thought to check if the pressure of the foam sealants being used were... |
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In creating this website we are hoping to be able to bring you information about topics that we have direct experience with and also scan industry resources to try to come up with comprehensive reviews of some of the many products and technologies that are available for those interested in building more green and energy efficient homes and buildings. There are many different national and regional societies that have been created to try to help further this industry by helping guide builders and owners as they work to design and build their structures. Two that many people recognize easily after little research are Energy Star and LEED . These programs are very different and place their focus on different sides of the green building spectrum. Energy Star does not promote itself as a green program. The focus of Energy Star is to increase... |
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