5 Comments

1. 
   ErgoDesk | Apr 18, 2014 10:03pm | #1

   OSB
   We all know that OSB s not a good choice, it's a cheap choice. In western Canada we know that OSB on northern exposure walls may not last very long, and maybe a bit longer on other exposures. But if you don't value money health, and time, ignore what I just said.

   On the Windows quality, its the glass sealed units that I see failing the most. Fiber Glass and Aluminum frames can last the longest without much maintenance. If you need to paint a quality Acrylic pain will last the longest, often after 20 years they look brand new.

2. 
   oberon476 | Apr 19, 2014 08:30am | #2

   Martin,
   Thanks for sharing,
   Martin,

   Thanks for sharing, that was fun and informative.

   Do you ever travel to the northern middle part of the country for these types of Q&A?

3. GBA Editor
   Martin Holladay | Apr 19, 2014 09:28am | #3

   Response to Greg Smith
   Greg,
   I'm glad that you found that the video was fun. Here is a link to one of the sessions from last year: Stump the Energy Nerd 2013, Part 1.

   Q. "Do you ever travel to the northern middle part of the country for these types of Q&A?"

   A. I am occasionally invited to speak at conferences related to green construction or energy efficiency. When my schedule permits, I accept such invitations -- usually two or three times a year.

4. 
   oberon476 | Apr 21, 2014 08:18am | #4

   schedule
   Thanks Martin.

   Would there be anyway to find out if you are going to be in the local area ahead of time?

5. GBA Editor
   Martin Holladay | Apr 21, 2014 08:42am | #5

   Response to Greg Smith
   Greg,
   I have no plans at this time to visit the Midwest. My next public speaking engagement is scheduled for Friday April 25, 2014, in Montreal, Quebec. I will be speaking in French.

   In most cases, my speaking engagements are announced ahead of time on GBA (either in a news story or as a post on the Q&A pages). So if you read GBA regularly, you should hear about these events.