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The Evils of Ponding Water

  What is ponding water?  Ponding water as defined by the NRCA, National Roofing Contractors Association, as water that remains on a roof surface longer than 48 hours after the termination of the most recent rain event. Long-term ponding water on a roof surface is one of the most destructive conditions that can adversely affect [...]

The ABC’s of Green Building

Who can keep track of all the acronyms out there? Many products bear labels not well know to consumers. Here is a cheat sheet to the most common abbreviations when searching for green building products: CARB | California Air Resources Board | Maintains healthy air quality, protecting the public from exposure to toxic air contaminants [...]

Bottled Water is neither Cleaner, nor Greener

As I was looking on the web for some information about bottled water, I stumbled on to this article. I feel that there is a bit more to building a green project, than products or services. I believe its a “Life Style.”  Wanting to do our part as individuals, check out this article below, and [...]

How Much Does Green Building Really Cost?

HOW MUCH DOES GREEN BUILDING REALLY COST? All the time, I hear people say— "green building is still too expensive to use on my project". When you actually break it down and explain the cost and environmental savings over the life of the product based on the time they will be in the house/ office [...]

Out With The Old & In With the New! R-22 vs R-410A Refrigerant

For the past 40 years R-22 has been the refrigerant of choice for most residential H.V.A.C. equipment. R-22 is a chlorine based HCFC. An HCFC molecule is made of chlorine, fluorine, carbon and hydrogen atoms. It has been tested and is believed that because of how R-22 is produced, that it plays a part in [...]

Think of it as “Sheep Rock,” Wool Wall Panels

 If you're going to hike in the snow, you'll probably want to wear your wool socks. Not only do they insulate your toes from the cold, but your socks will still do a good job if a little snow or slush gets into your boots. That same principle applies for insulating wall cavities in places [...]

Caulking Improves Energy Efficiency

Caulking is a form of waterproofing which is essential for keeping your home safe. Not only is it crucial on the inside but also as protection from the elements and other intrusions from the elements and other intrusions from the outside.   Think of caulking as putting a force field around your property. This force [...]

What Impact Does your Countertop have on the Environment?

  One of the broadest spectrums of product lines when finishing out your home comes when selecting countertops. One way to narrow down your options is by choosing a material that is more sustainable. Many natural products are deceivingly more harmful to nature than their artificial counterparts. A way of exceeding a natural product is [...]

How Geothermal Heat Pumps Help The Environment

 Geothermal heat pumps help electric utilities see significant reductions in their demand loads and by reducing the demand in turn reduces the need for new power plants which then reduces the need for natural resources like coal and gas. Geothermal heat pumps also reduce the possibility of acid rain, air pollution and global warming- problems caused in part by [...]

One more use for Recycled Gypsum…Brick?

For generations, homeowners and business owners alike have used brick by brick masonry veneers to protect and beautify their buildings exteriors.  However, with the rising costs of raw materials and experienced labor, the extra costs involved with extended footings for brick ledges, scaffolding, cleanup, etc…, this is no longer a luxury most can afford.   Until now… Performance Brick is a panelized product composed of up to 60% recycled gypsum; reinforced with high-density polymers. Molded with a no-repeat pattern; providing the natural [...]