August 18, 2011 – 12:03 pm
WEBINAR PRESENTATION: Learn how to select green and energy-efficient methods and products for your next addition or new home Are you planning a remodel, addition, or new home? Do you want improved indoor air quality for your family? Want lower energy bills? Don’t guess where to spend money on your next home project, know. “High [...]
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Also posted in Construction Methods, Green Design
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Tagged building energy efficient, energy efficient home building, energy saving building design, energy saving building materials, green home remodeling, indoor air pollution causes, indoor air pollution sources, prevent indoor air pollution, sources of indoor air pollution, spray foam insulation
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December 28, 2010 – 7:28 pm
First published in The East Nashvillian Volume 1, Issue 1, August/September For years, window replacement companies have implied that the greatest source of energy loss in homes is through old windows. The evidence I have seen suggests otherwise. First, the Nashville Electric Service cites a study conducted by Southface Energy Institute showing that the greatest [...]
December 21, 2010 – 4:55 pm
Jeff Middlebrooks of E3 Innovate and Lynn Taylor of Taylor Made Plans are in a semi-condition sealed crawl space. Jeff discusses the important of insulating the rim joist pocket, passive radon system and the vapor barrier. As always: It is your responsibility to check and make sure they have a construction license, liability insurance, workman’s [...]
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Also posted in Construction Methods, Green Design, Magdalene House
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Tagged condition crawl space, core filled block, existing home rim board, FoamSealr RIDGE SILL GASKET, Jeff Middlebrooks, passive radon system, rim band, rim joist, rim joist pocket, Semi-condition Crawl Space, sill foam gasket, spray foam insulation, vapor barrier
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December 21, 2010 – 4:48 pm
Jeff Middlebrooks of E3 Innovate, LLC provided a PREMIUM sealed crawl space for the Magdalene house. In addition, he discusses sealing the duct work and adding a radon system. Check out what it takes to have a PREMIUM Semi-condition Sealed Crawl Space. As always: It is your responsibility to check and make sure they have [...]
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Also posted in Construction Methods, Green Design, Magdalene House
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Tagged ductwork, ductwork insulation, Fiber Reinforced Duct Mastic, Mastic, passive radon system, radon, rim joist, sealing air ducts, Semi-condition Crawl Space, spray foam
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December 21, 2010 – 4:21 pm
Curtis Borntrager of Borntrager Homes, Inc. shares his experience building his first Earthcraft House. The Magdalene House located in Nashville, TN. C. Borntrager’s cell: 615-568-3689 cell As always: It is your responsibility to check and make sure they have a construction license, liability insurance, workman’s comp, and bonded. They should be able to provide you [...]
November 24, 2010 – 3:51 pm
I subscribe to the HGTVPro Newsletter and love it! There are always topics pertinent to today’s construction issues. Many people ask what do all those numbers and codes on the label mean? Here is an article to assist with these questions! How to Read a Window Energy-Efficiency Label http://budurl.com/9ju4 Knowing how to read the energy-efficiency [...]
Jeff Middlebrooks of E3 Innovate performs the blower door test on the Magdalene’s home.
Jeff Middlebrooks of E3 Innovate and Lynn Taylor of Taylor Made Plans walk us through setting up a home for a blower door test. Jeff will be testing the home air infiltration. EARTHCRAFT HOUSE new construction
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Also posted in Magdalene House, Uncategorized
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Tagged air infiltration, Air Sealing, blower door test, BUILDING ENVELOPE IMPROVEMENT, construction process, earthcraft homes, Energy Efficiency, energy star, new construction, stopping air infiltration
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January 16, 2010 – 9:34 am
In this video, I discuss how to stop air infiltration during the construction process; before you install all the finish products. This is some great information to have before you start the construction process on a home renovation, addition, or new construction. Energy Star, AIR SEALING info
By taylormadeplans
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Also posted in Construction Methods
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Tagged addition, air infiltration, Air Sealing, BUILDING ENVELOPE IMPROVEMENT, construction process, energy star, How-to, Lynn Taylor, new construction, renovation, stopping air infiltration, Taylor Made Plans
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January 15, 2010 – 4:00 pm
Last week we got a lot of snow; ok it was a lot snow for Nashville, TN! I have been waiting for a good snow to talk about attic/roof insulation. The snow stuck around long enough for me to take photos. When there is a good snow, your rooftop will show if your insulation is [...]
