Fiberglass insulation- not really an inexpensive option
Fiberglass insulation may not be as cheap as you think it is. Some people think if they buy R-19 fiberglass insulation for their walls, they are actually getting an insulation value of R-19, this is not so. Although the manufacturer labels fiberglass insulation with an R-value like R-19, once installed in a typical 2×6 wall system, the actual thermal performance is only between R-10.5 and R-12. This means that you lose 33%—42% of what you paid for.
Read MoreDirt to Drapes – January Schedule
Here is the finalized schedule for Dirt to Drapes in January. We hope to see you out there. 1/2 Save Money From Now On When You Build an Energy Efficient Home Join us for a collaborative discussion on a variety of approaches to building more energy efficient homes. Learn about straw bale building, Passive House construction techniques, SIPS (structurally insulated panels), and advanced and alternative framing techniques. 1/16 Overview of Alternative Energy Systems Listen to experts discuss passive solar, active solar, wind & other alternative options for generating energy on...
Read MoreDirt to Drapes – 1/2 – Save Money From Now On When You Build an Energy Efficient Home
Join us on 1/2/2013 for a collaborative discussion on a variety of approaches to building more energy efficient homes. Learn about straw bale building, Passive House construction techniques, SIPS (structurally insulated panels), and advanced and alternative framing techniques. Where: Bellvue Grange 2929 North County Road 23 Bellvue, CO 80512 When: 6:30pm-8:30pm For more information contact Phil Benstein at phil@nocorebuilding.org. Our Dirt to Drapes Educational Series meets several times/month to discuss a variety of rebuilding topics for rebuilding Safer, Stronger, and...
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