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Comment on Living Roofs on Private Homes: A Practical Guide by Jovan@VerticalGarden

Jovan@VerticalGarden — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 11:31:10 +0000

It’s obvious the many benefits that green walls and roofs produce. This article clearly revealed many of them. The most difficult thing is getting people to go green. Your article should help in the process of doing so. Thank you for sharing.
Jovan@VerticalGarden´s last [type] ..Improving Urban Environments-Living Walls

Comment on QII HERS Credit Now Allows Open Cell Spray Foam by Mark English, AIA

Mark English, AIA — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 00:12:31 +0000

Hi James- thanks for your sharp eye. Please provide us with photos to swap out. Those are place-savers because we’ve had to become very careful with the Getty Images police, and can’t always know where a seemingly appropriate photo has come from.

Comment on QII HERS Credit Now Allows Open Cell Spray Foam by James Morshead

James Morshead — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 23:21:27 +0000

Just a note on the photos- Neither photo is spray foam insulation. The Open Cell is too open and is probably flexible cushion foam for seating. The Closed Cell is a metallic foam, probably aluminum. I hope to provide real photos if I can obtain them. I don’t want folks to get the impression that Open Cell foam lets air pass through. BOTH Open Cell and Closed cell foams are rated as air barriers and BOTH pass ASTM E-283 for air-impermeability. Therefore both types of foam DO NOT have to fill a framing cavity all the way such as is required with fiber insulation. In fact, I believe the term “Open Cell” is a misnomer because it erroneously implies that air can pass easily through the foam. Great article. Thank You!

Comment on SolarClover: Plug and Play Installation by Ted Parkman

Ted Parkman — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 05:36:16 +0000

Can’t wait to see more Solar Clovers in action, lots of sunny neighborhoods to fill!

Comment on Can Glass Houses Be Energy-Efficient? by Jessica | Home Designs

Jessica | Home Designs — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 01:53:56 +0000

This is a very informative article on glass houses being energy efficient, especially with California’s Title 24 energy code strictly being implemented.
Jessica | Home Designs´s last [type] ..Taking the cost, time & unknowns out of home design!

Comment on Can Glass Houses Be Energy-Efficient? by Michael Millen

Michael Millen — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:59:20 +0000

In the past we have had much luck with double insulating glass to prevent heat loss. No matter what you do to improve the R-value you’re only getting ½” of air space. I would go with a curtain wall company that would provide this system

Comment on QII HERS Credit Now Allows Open Cell Spray Foam by Mark English, AIA

Mark English, AIA — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 18:41:02 +0000

Hi, the best thing to do is to contact one of the installers mentioned for advice. Closed cell spray foam has greater infiltration resistance, along with some possible water resistance, but it’s always best to speak with a knowlegable provider in your area.

Thanks,

Mark

Comment on LEED for Homes: Is It Worth It? by charles martin

charles martin — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 18:10:38 +0000

LEEDS,
firm is so ancient that old school attempt at (insert intelligent sounding word, or LEEDS) building workable residence in SW desert is simple use of proven materials; concrete (in situ) steel, and western red cedar power poles (rescued). concrete residence retains flywheel temperature balance without flyash additive ,or “catchy wording. nuff said.

chas.martin
architect/fisherman

Comment on QII HERS Credit Now Allows Open Cell Spray Foam by spray foam kits

spray foam kits — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 01:38:56 +0000

Would you happen to know if closed cell spray foam is better than open cell. I want to insulate our basement that is unfinished right now. Thanks
spray foam kits´s last [type] ..Closed Cell Foam Insulation