Comments for GreenHomes America http://blog.greenhomesamerica.com Tips to make your home more energy efficient and comfortable Tue, 28 May 2013 08:29:45 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ Comment on Building Science Principles: consider going PRO? by Thomas Payo http://blog.greenhomesamerica.com/2013/01/15/building-science-principles-consider-going-pro/#comment-6249 Tue, 28 May 2013 08:29:45 +0000 http://blog.greenhomesamerica.com/?p=4649#comment-6249 Making a home comfortable and safe really have a price :) Thanks for information – straight one!

]]> Comment on Where is that Check Engine Light? by Eco Handyman http://blog.greenhomesamerica.com/2013/05/06/where-is-that-check-engine-light/#comment-6203 Thu, 16 May 2013 04:13:17 +0000 http://blog.greenhomesamerica.com/?p=4764#comment-6203 This is so true! Every house should have a check house light! I know some stores like Lowe’s have a system that let you know when it’s time to buy a new air filter but there are so many aspects to a house that people can forget them all. Thanks for sharing!

]]> Comment on Roof killers—icicles and ice damming by Jason Todd http://blog.greenhomesamerica.com/2009/11/18/roof-killers%e2%80%94icicles-and-ice-damming/#comment-5772 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 13:12:28 +0000 http://greenhomesamerica.wordpress.com/2009/11/18/roof-killers%e2%80%94icicles-and-ice-damming/#comment-5772 Hi Catherine, Making sure that your roof, as well as your home, are properly insulated and air sealed is the ticket. There is information on our website, and also at http://www.energystar.gov. This quote comes from the Home Performance with Energy Star website: “Hire a contractor who is an energy specialist or specializes in air sealing to do an in-home evaluation. A good specialist will use diagnostic equipment to evaluate the performance of your home and generate a customized list of improvements.” Unfortunately, there may not be a do-it-yourself solution, but a good Home Performance contractor can certianly help!

]]> Comment on Roof killers—icicles and ice damming by Catherine http://blog.greenhomesamerica.com/2009/11/18/roof-killers%e2%80%94icicles-and-ice-damming/#comment-5767 Wed, 02 Jan 2013 16:02:16 +0000 http://greenhomesamerica.wordpress.com/2009/11/18/roof-killers%e2%80%94icicles-and-ice-damming/#comment-5767 I am wondering how to prevent ice damming and icicles when you have a finished living space in the attic. What is the proper way of keeping the roof cold when the attic is used as a living space and is open to the rest of the house. I haven’t been able to find much information on this topic.

]]> Comment on The Power of Infrared: In the Study of Reindeer Seeing is Believing! by Jason Todd http://blog.greenhomesamerica.com/2012/12/24/the-power-of-infrared-in-the-study-of-reindeer-seeing-is-believing/#comment-5757 Mon, 24 Dec 2012 15:53:52 +0000 http://blog.greenhomesamerica.com/?p=4631#comment-5757 I agree Chuck, good to see Infrared put to good use. Merry Christmas!

]]> Comment on The Power of Infrared: In the Study of Reindeer Seeing is Believing! by Chuck Worley http://blog.greenhomesamerica.com/2012/12/24/the-power-of-infrared-in-the-study-of-reindeer-seeing-is-believing/#comment-5756 Mon, 24 Dec 2012 15:15:06 +0000 http://blog.greenhomesamerica.com/?p=4631#comment-5756 THAT IS AWESOME….LOL

]]> Comment on Shedding Light on Solar Hot Water by Jason Todd http://blog.greenhomesamerica.com/2008/09/12/shedding-light-on-solar-hot-water/#comment-5748 Mon, 17 Dec 2012 18:19:13 +0000 http://greenhomesamerica.wordpress.com/?p=110#comment-5748 Thanks Murray,

A number of our locations do quite a bit of solar work, after some solid home performance improvements of course! Expect to see more posts for sure.

Jason

]]> Comment on CREE CR6 Review–A bright spot in efficient lighting! by Jason Todd http://blog.greenhomesamerica.com/2010/12/31/cree-cr6-review-a-bright-spot-in-efficient-lighting/#comment-5747 Mon, 17 Dec 2012 18:16:03 +0000 http://blog.greenhomesamerica.com/?p=2842#comment-5747 AP, It sounds like you may need some good old fashion air sealing! If insulation can get in, air is sure getting out. This affects your utility bill, your comfort and quite possibly the quality of your indoor air. Check out our video library if you would like to learn more http://www.greenhomesamerica.com/the-learning-center/video-library/113-air-sealing-videos.aspx

]]> Comment on Shedding Light on Solar Hot Water by Murray http://blog.greenhomesamerica.com/2008/09/12/shedding-light-on-solar-hot-water/#comment-5746 Sun, 16 Dec 2012 22:55:11 +0000 http://greenhomesamerica.wordpress.com/?p=110#comment-5746 A motivating discussion is worth comment. I believe that you ought to
write more about this topic, it might not be a taboo subject but usually folks don’t discuss these subjects. To the next! Best wishes!!

]]> Comment on CREE CR6 Review–A bright spot in efficient lighting! by AP Mullins http://blog.greenhomesamerica.com/2010/12/31/cree-cr6-review-a-bright-spot-in-efficient-lighting/#comment-5744 Sat, 15 Dec 2012 17:50:38 +0000 http://blog.greenhomesamerica.com/?p=2842#comment-5744 We have 90 Cree CR6 lights in our new home. The problem we have is insulation is coming into the house around them from the attic. What can we do to prevent this from happening?

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