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Greenwashing Defined
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With the popularity and relevance of green products in today’s market, there are many companies that are getting on the "green" bandwagon. Some of these folks are being 100% accurate in their marketing campaigns; unfortunately, many are not.
Everyone’s heard the expression “whitewashing” — it’s defined as “a coordinated attempt to hide unpleasant facts, especially in a [...]
Two Benefits of a Geothermal System
1. Operating Cost – While the initial cost of installing a geothermal system can be expensive the return on investment is well worth it. It is estimated that a geothermal system can pay for itself within 5-7 years. “A geothermal heating system operates more efficiently than a conventional system because they can deliver an astounding [...]
Save some Green while Going Green with Spray Foam Insulation
Your walls alone are not adequate to protect you from the sound, pests and weather outside. They are not as tough as you think. It is necessary to have a blockade between walls to keep the pests, cold and dampness out of the house and the heat and sound in. Some kind of insulation is [...]
PPG Architectural Coatings
My aunt recently re-modeled her house and wanted to use products that were low VOC, or NO VOC due to her allergies and asthma. When it came to paint we did research and found that Pittsburgh paints (a division of PPG coatings) have products that fit her needs. After looking at PPG we found out [...]
What is Geothermal Heating & Cooling?
Geothermal technology uses the earth’s renewable energy, located below the earth’s surface to heat and cool your home. A few hundred feet below your home the earth’s temperature remains a constant 45 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Wells are drilled around your home at a depth of 250-300 feet. Pipe is then dropped into the holes which creates a [...]
Geothermal Installation
The Geothermal installation process is more complex than conventional H.V.A.C. installation, but well worth the time. The first thing that must be decided is how many tons of air conditioning your home requires. Once that number is calculated the engineer will determine how many geothermal wells will be drilled. The drilling equipment is then brought in and the wells are [...]
Cool Metal Roof
This house has an ENERGY STAR ® rated cool roof system in Dallas, Texas. The reflectivity property of the ‘cool metal roof’ allows this home to reduce its energy costs in the summer months. The roof was built so it sloped in one direction and can be used to collect rain water once a water [...]
Smart Lot Selection for Optimal Energy Efficiency
One of the easiest ways to design a new home efficiently is through site selection. Simple building orientation and location can make a huge difference when designing a high performance home with a reduced environmental impact. The greenest development sites are in-fill properties like former parking lots, shopping malls, etc. Consider the area infrastructure and proximity of resources. [...]
LEED Compliant Flexible Moulding
ResinArt has manufactured flexible mouldings for over 40 years, becoming the largest manufacturer and industry leader in quality and delivery. ResinArt recently introduced a newly formulated product that is LEED compliant and meets qualifications for green building certification programs. Listed below are a few new reasons to specify BMC’s DuraFlex by ResinArt.
Zero VOC emissions – [...]
