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It’s not easy being Green or Is it??

KERMIT THE FROG: “It’s not easy being Green”. Or is it? There is a lot in the news lately about whether this whole Green Movement is based on a hoax or not.  My take on that as far as Green Building goes is, “What does it matter?”  Sustainable development makes sense all the time, not [...]

Hey Dallas…After Last Week Who Wants A Generator?

So there we were last week…cold, snow, wind and then darkness! There were 1000′s of us that lost power last week and let’s face it there is NOTHING enjoyable about being without power!   We were all out looking for a near by hotel where we could keep warm for the night or bunking up with [...]

DGBA Video Series: Super Energy Efficient Green Home in Dallas

These are just some of the cool green features of this home. Recycled materials, Demilec spray foam insulation, geothermal heating & cooling, rainwater harvesting system, american clay plaster, etc etc. The members of the DGBA collaborated on this project. document.getElementById(“post-1732-blankimage”).onload();

Protect Your Home from Leaks and Water Intrusion

Various types of leaks may occur in your home and may not present themselves until it rains. There are all sorts of places where water and moisture can penetrate the interior of your home from the outside like roofs, windows, walls, and fireplaces, Keep in mind that many building materials are very porous like concrete, [...]

Waterproofing Also Improves Energy Efficiencies

Waterproofing protects your home from allowing water and moisture from getting in where it doesn’t belong. But it is not just wetness you’re protecting your home against. There can be serious long-term ramifications from improper waterproofing. Heavy rain, runoff, poorly placed gutters and many other factors may allow water to accumulate in the soil, creating [...]