Today I wrote about the ZIP System Wall and Roof Sheathing on my other blog. This exciting new sheathing product is sure to be a big component in many Green Construction projects. The ZIP System combines a resin based OSB sheathing with moisture barriers applied to the exterior surface. The moisture barriers eliminate the need [...]

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Over at my other blog I’m documenting the progress of a new home that has some green construction details. Check out the latest post, New House Energy Efficient Details, which talks about using spray-in-place cellulose insulation and energy efficient triple pane vinyl windows. I think you’ll enjoy watching us build this new home and hearing [...]

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The production of Portland Cement, the key ingredient in concrete accounts for nearly 5% of the worlds CO2 emissions. Cement is produced by heating limestone to over 1450 degrees Celsius. China, India and the United States produce over 900 million metric tons of cement each year with a total world production approaching 2000 million metric [...]

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Specifying concrete that uses fly ash is another way of building green. Fly ash has been used for years as a partial replacement for Portland cement in the production of concrete. Fly ash is a residual created by the combustion of coal and is typically considered a waste product. Fly ash is captured from chimneys [...]

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Green construction comes with many different approaches but one of the fundamental issues is building with energy conservation as the cornerstone. So you spend lots of money building an energy efficient house; but do you really know if it’s energy efficient? The best way to test your home for energy efficiency is to perform a [...]

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Did you know that true Linoleum is Green? That’s right, it’s true, you heard it right here, linoleum is considered a green building material. Linoleum is made from solidified linseed oil, jute and other natural, rapidly replenished ingredients. Linoleum has lost it’s market share over the years for more aesthetically pleasing materials like engineered wood [...]

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Everyone is talking about using compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs to reduce our electricity needs. However, I often hear people say they are too expensive for what energy they save. So I decided to do the math to find out for myself whether my recent investment in CFL’s was worth while financially. I had a [...]

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A great way to save money and make you next construction project green is to use salvaged doors. Solid wood doors are sold every day by salvage yards. You can find almost any type of wood, design and size you can imagine. Not only are you recycling a valuable natural resource but you’re getting a [...]

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Around this part of the country people heat their homes with oil, propane and natural gas. More specifically here in northern NH we have a choice of oil or propane. I get lots of questions from folks about which fuel source they should choose for a new home. The other day I wrote What Heating [...]

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Today I read an article, Builders group launches green-built home registry, which really caught my attention. The Home Builders Association of greater Dallas is launching the Country’s first ever registry of homes that have been independently certified as Green. There has been quite a bit of discussion lately in the media that certified Green homes [...]

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