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“Green” Homes Flying Under the Radar
There is a high priority in today’s housing market for “green” homes with energy efficient features. Consumers want them and hold energy savings and environmentally friendly features in high regard. These features make a prospective buyer more interested in a … Continue reading
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The 2012 IECC – 5 Things You Need to Know
The 2012 IECC – or International Energy Conservation Code – ushers in some major changes to make homes and buildings more efficient. In this 5-part series, Newport calls out code provisions which will change how homes are designed and built. … Continue reading
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Tagged 2012 IECC, Duct Blaster, Duct Leakage, Energy Code, Energy Retrofit, Return Ducts
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Fireplaces Multiplying like Rabbits
Tearing into an attic in a building from the 1800s, you’re never sure what you’re going to find. Today was no exception, as there were some good surprises, and let’s say, some challenging ones. First, the good news – insulation! … Continue reading
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New Life for Old Ducts
When sealed tightly, sized properly, and installed with adequate filtration, ducts do a great job at delivering conditioned air to a space. However, in an old house with years of use and neglect, it’s easy to go 0 for 3 … Continue reading
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Rain Falls, Parade Continues
With a window of just five days to reach 40% energy savings, the retrofit work continued today, despite the rain in D.C. The dedicated HVAC crew overcame slippery roofs, cramped closets, and decades old equipment in installing new, high performance heat pumps. Old … Continue reading
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Retrofit Update
The energy retrofit of the Sasha Bruce House has officially begun! The old vinyl windows on the front of the home, which were in poor condition and a source of air leakage, were replaced with new double pane vinyl windows … Continue reading
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