Green Remodeling

Brett Little
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February 15, 2013

What are the top 10 issues to address in a conventional home remodel in climate zones 4 and above?

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Baani Singh's picture
February 19
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Few issues to consider for remodelling - will be insulation in building envelope (roofing, Attic spaces, walls. floors) to provide high R-Value. Also better performance of windows/ skylights for lower U value in fenestration.

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November 14
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Electric insulation is the most important factor, worth to notice in a conventional home remodel. Read on this page, more , about the security and exterior designing of the house in an extreme climatic zone.

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