Energy Efficient New Home Construction

Topic #1: Air Infiltration

Learn how to stop energy wasting air infiltration around electrical receptacles, light switches, fireplaces, windows, and more.

Did you know that in the average home, 30% of the heating and cooling load is for air infiltration alone? 

Learn the truth about house "breathing".  "Close the door" on your home and stop outside air infiltration!

Topic #2: Framing

This tiny change in framing the corners and tees in you home will not alter the stability of your home,  can save you $100's in studs, gives you FREE insulation, and cost nothing to implement.

When it really necessary to use 2x6 walls vs. 2x4 walls?

Topic #3: Caulking

Discover 5 places you MUST caulk when building your new home.

Caulking your entire home in pre-construction will cost you less than $200 but will save you a fortune in the long run!

Topic #4: Insulation

How to have a home that is more fireproof, soundproof, and roach proof!

Increase the comfort of your home by learning how to insulate your slab and crawlspace.

How to properly insulate cathedral and vaulted ceilings.

Learn about the most important type of heat transfer that IS NOT taken into consideration when determining R-values of insulation.

Topic #5: Windows and Doors

The secret for energy efficient French doors and sliding pocket doors!

What to look for in an energy efficient window.

Topic #6:  Energy Efficient Lighting

Did you know that in the average light bulb, incandescent bulb, 90% of the energy used goes for heat and only 10% is used for light?

Learn about energy efficient recessed lighting and how to reduce tremendous amounts of conditioned air loss.

Topic #7:  Water Heaters

How a one time $20 investment on your water heater will MAKE you money each month for the rest of your life!

You will discover:

  • One simple change that will save a few dollars every month and cost you nothing!

  • Where to place your water heater for greatest efficiency.

  • The one place your water heater IS NOT insulated and how to fix it.

  • Where you can get a hot water tank guaranteed for life to never leak or rust!

Topic #8:  Appliances and Ventilation

Learn why too much attic ventilation can actually RAISE your utility bill!

How to determine the energy efficiency of your appliances.

Learn what you can use for attic ventilation besides unsightly power ventilators.

Topic #9:  Ductwork

How to cut 20% off your heating and cooling load saving you hundreds if not thousands of dollars.

How to increase the comfort of your home by sealing your ductwork so it never leaks!

Learn how leaky ductwork greatly decreases the efficiency of you system and can actually cause back-drafting of a gas furnace putting your family in grave danger.

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