Have you ever heard the saying, if you could just keep the water out of homes, they would last forever. Well there is one more character out there which can be just as insidious & even more crafty… This map goes by many names but most refer to it as simply TIPS or TIP Zones which shows the possibility that […]
The year in review
I got to admit, this part of the year is always bitter sweet. It can be fun to look back at what has happened, reminisce about the good, shake ones head at the bad, and simply wonder – what if I had… The other part says, don’t take to long, the future is still ahead & starts […]
Merry XMas & a Prosperous New Year to All
Wow what a year it has been. I got to admit parts have been very tough, but it was all for the best and I can’t wait to see what 2014 brings. I hope everyone has had a more peaceful & wonderful year, you all have a blessed Christmas (or whatever you celebrate) & here’s […]
Quick buy them before…
I seriously could not believe my eyes – while waiting in line to return a few items there is a stand promoting “Energy Savings Tips” and yet as I raise my head just a little bit further… Yep, apparently it is the last hoorah of the incandescent light bulbs still in stock. As you may recall from the last […]
Wacky Weds: Extreme Window Failure
I have seen plenty of window seal failures in my life, but this one on a new house I got to say, took the cake… Yes folks, that’s a good 6+ inches of water between the two panes of glass on a vinyl unit
Guest Musing: The future of building codes & green building programs
First off I would like to thank Christopher Hill of Construction Law Musings for allowing me the opportunity to post on his site for a fourth time. I really am honored & humbled by the invitation. This is the time of year when many spend a little time to look back at the year & then […]
Wacky Weds: Equipment Tradeoff’s at their finest…
Oh no, builders wouldn’t use that trade off to install… Oh yes they would… Yep a naturally drafted water heater & 2 furnaces in a brand new house with a 2.26 ACH50, an exhaust only ventilation system, and no make up air source.
Basic Energy Audit Questionnaire & Checklists
Recently it was brought up that we should post a Basic Audit Questionnaire & Checklist like we did for Kitchens & Baths. The biggest issue with this though is that many questionnaires are developed to meet a programs guidelines or a specific companies focus. So in that vein, I thought I would share a few versions […]
OSHA Updates; MSDS / SDS, Citations & Links
Can you say goodbye to the MSDS (Material Data Safety Sheet) sheets? With OSHA visiting more & more residential sites, curious what the most often citations are for so you can help avoid them? Got all your paperwork in order & ready? Well here are the latest updates & happenings with OSHA that you might […]
Wordless Weds: What does the fox say?
Interesting reuse of bicycle parts for the “Fox Cycle” A few closer images
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