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Green From the Top

March 3, 2008 – 9:42 am

An alternative to your traditional roofing materials is a “green roof”, or a rooftop garden. The surface temperature of a vegetated roof is able to be cooler than the surrounding air temperatures unlike that of a traditional roof surface can be up-to 90°F (50°C) hotter. You can not only improve your energy efficiency but add [...]

By Kelly Mead | Also posted in Air Quality, Energy Efficiency, green building, roofing | Comments (0)

Which Material Should I Use To Insulate My Loft?

February 24, 2008 – 10:03 am

FYI loft=attic for us Americans 
By : Alex Perry
Insulating your loft is one of the best ways that you can save on energy and heating bills, and reduce your personal contribution to Climate Change. However, there are a bewildering range of materials that you can choose from. The following article tells you what you should think about [...]

By admin | Also posted in Air Quality, Cellulose Insulation, Energy Efficiency, Heating, Insulation, Products, Wool Insulation, cooling, flax insulation, green building, hemp insulation | Comments (0)

Greenovation Saves You Money Now And Later

February 14, 2008 – 10:56 pm

By : Calum MacKenzie
We’ve all heard often enough that it’s time to start thinking and acting green. We’re depleting the Earth’s resources in record amounts, and it’s becoming more and more clear that we need to start thinking in terms of protecting and preserving the Earth and her resources when we build. Despite all the [...]

By admin | Also posted in Appliances, Flooring, bathroom, energy star, siding | Comments (0)

Changings Windows Offers Great Benefits

February 13, 2008 – 11:05 pm

In most old homes windows are one of the largest sources of heating during the winter do to their low insulating ability combined with high air leakage.  During the summer they are also a major source of additional unwanted heat. This results in windows being typically net energy loser, that can be responsible for 25% [...]

By Kelly Mead | Also posted in Energy Efficiency, Heating, Insulation, Solar-passive, cooling, windows | Comments (0)