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What is “Green Built Texas?”
As a member of the Dallas Green Building Alliance I feel it is necessary to let consumers know what green building programs are in our area. Green Built Texas has been a valuable resource to the green community for some time now. All members of the Dallas Green Building Alliance are members of Green Built [...]
Curved Framing Products, Are “Green.” Video Blog
This week I decided to post a video blog on a “Awesome Product.” I found it saves Builders, Framers, And Drywall Companies a lot of Material cost, as well as labor that wasn’t needed. This Product is a one of a kind, and I wish all builders would use this product in place of “Traditional [...]
Solar Landscaping can save you Money.
The first thing that comes to mind when picking a lot for your dream home should be, which lot is going to save me money. Can a lot actually save money? Yes, with the help of solar landscaping. Good landscaping practices offer one of the most practical methods of reducing energy consumption in homes. When [...]
Wasting Energy In Your Sleep?
Did you know that over 5% of the energy usage in your home each year is consumed by electronics that you assume are turned off when not in use? The US spends over $5.8 million dollars a year on something called “phantom power”, and growing at a rapid pace. That is an estimated 65 billion [...]
Green Building with Natural Cork
When looking for a flooring product to put in your home, you might want to consider this alternative, instead of traditonal flooring. Today's average consumer is interested in healthy living and looks for products that support this ideal. Natural Cork is one of those products
Natural Cork is environmentally correct as well as improving health and [...]
Fast & Free Ways To Conserve Energy, and Money
Cutting back unnecessary energy use is an easy way to keep your hard earned money in your pocket. Here are some suggestions you can do at home, at absolutely no cost to you.
Let the sunshine in. Open drapes and let the sun heat your home for free (get them closed again at sundown so they [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 surface [...]
STYROFOAM SIS by DOW
Structural Insulated Sheathing(SIS),Developed by Dow to help make building energy efficient homes easier for builders, STYROFOAM SIS™ is a 3-in-1 solution that provides R3-R5.5 insulating value, meets or exceeds structural codes, and is one-third the weight of OSB*. Because OSB and housewrap are not needed, STYROFOAM SIS™ reduces the number of trips around the house and [...]
