Archive of posts tagged insulation
Where Does the Heat Go
Tom (our project partner and energy specialist) took some infrared (IR) images of the house to demonstrate where heat leaks most. Here we show each IR image side by side with a normal camera image. The different colors in the IR images show the different temperatures over the structure. Usually the reddish/yellowish colors indicate warmer […]
Leaky Like A Lobster Trap
We were hoping to demonstrate how leaky the house is by showing some blower door test results. The specific measurements turns out to be harder to get than we thought. We are also changing some of our initial thinking after examining the house in greater detail. Here are some excerpts from Tom’s report on where […]
Energy Improvement Opportunities
This is a 100+ year old house. Obviously there are many energy efficiency shortcomings (hence many improvement opportunities). The house has been vacant for over 2 years so we don’t have the latest operational information. Exterior Walls. Before taking the walls apart, we already expect little to no insulations for houses of this age. The […]
From Foreclosure To Green Home: Property Inspection
Property Inspection The offer for the home included ten days for detail inspection of the home before the deal becomes final. Unexpected costs need to correct problems uncovered during the inspection can be basis to renegotiate the price of the offer or to retract the offer. Items of particular concern were the sewage system and […]
Celebrating Earth Day
Green Remodel Forum joined many local business and organizations to celebrate Earth Day (April 22, 2013) in a Green Fair at the San Ramon Bishop Ranch Court Yard. The Green Fair was intended to let people learn about green products, services and sustainability ideas from local green business and non-profit organizations. Centrally positioned among the […]
A Green Bathroom Remodel Brings Many Benefits
Bathrooms are the second most heavily used rooms in the house, with the first being the kitchen. The wear and tear in bathrooms necessitate repair or remodel. As the economy recovers, albeit slowly, bathrooms are the prime targets as more homeowners think about remodeling their homes. A green bathroom remodel is not necessarily more expensive. […]
Get Your Air Duct In Line
When I was learning about energy efficiency, I saw many photos, slides and videos of leaky and crushed ducts. Many home performance contractors also said that it is common that ducts in homes are leaky, crushed, broken apart or constricted. I’ve heard about them. I’ve seen many evidence of them. Now it hits close to […]
5 Big Reasons for Greening Your Home
In the past people often think that “green” is about recycling and more recently about saving energy. To me, “green” is a collective term for sustainability. Remodeling an existing home or building a new home is a perfect time to incorporate the different aspects of sustainability. Besides saving energy, green homes also save water, provide […]