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Video: Jobsite Recycling
Green Job Sites Have Less Waste And More Recycling Grinding leftover wood, drywall, and cement can be done right on the job site with a multi-use portable grinding machine. The wood chips and ruble can be used as erosion control (wood chips), soil amendment (ground dry wall), and road base (cement, asphalt shingles, and drywall).
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Video: Air Barrier Inspection
Superinsulation Can't Work if the Windows Leak
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Video: Replacement Window in an Old Brick House (1 of 4)
Inspect the condition of the existing window to decide if it is a good candidate for an insert replacement window. Any water damage or out-of-square conditions would tip the scales away from a tilt-in insert window and towards full window replacement and water management.
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Rigid Foam Insulation
Versatile and Effective, Rigid Foam Can Be Used in Walls, Roofs, and Foundations UPDATED 8/9/2012
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Spray Foam Insulation: Open and Closed Cell
Spray Foam Is the King of Insulations — Stellar Performance and a Price to Match UPDATED 4/11/2014
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Blown-In or Loose-Fill Insulation
Fill the Whole Framing Cavity — Even Irregularly Shaped Ones
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Green Product Certifications
Behind the Logos: Understanding Green Product Certifications
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Batt and Blanket Insulation
Inexpensive and Easy to Handle, Batts are The Most Common Insulation UPDATED 8/21/2012
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Insulation Overview
The Job of Insulation Is to Slow Heat Flow — UPDATED 11/16/2012
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Interior Fixtures and Finishes
ABOUT FIXTURES AND INTERIOR FINISHES Because green building puts such a heavy influence on a tight building envelope, indoor air quality is directly affected by building materials and finishes used…
