Recent Blog Posts
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May 7, 2012
VELUX's new Sun Tunnel™ tubular skylight is an efficient way to bring natural light into your home.
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April 13, 2012
With the fast approaching summer --and fast rising fuel prices, many people are considering “Stay-cations” this year. Replacing your old weather-beaten deck or even building a new one is an excellent way to utilize dollars that had been earmarked for the annual summer getaway.
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February 1, 2012
Many homes experience air infiltration that results in poor energy efficiency. Air infiltration can cause an uncomfortable living environment any time of year, but its main toll can be found on a homeowner's heating bill during the colder seasons. Adding insulation alone simply isn't enough.
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February 1, 2012
GA energy codes are quickly changing, and the requirement to conduct blower door testing will take effect before we know it. ZIP System® wall sheathing from Huber Engineered Woods is one product that can make your life much easier with these new codes.
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January 19, 2012
On average, 10% of home electric bills are typically due to lighting. If you’ve done all that you can in regards to purchasing energy efficient bulbs and fixtures, then maybe the next thing to consider is making the best use of natural lighting.
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January 17, 2012
The green building and remodeling movement puts great emphasis on natural lighting, indoor air quality, and energy efficiency.
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October 20, 2011
Green products are the catalysts that drive our movement toward a cleaner earth, but what makes a product green? Since the term “green” is used so often today for so many different concepts, how do we quantify it?
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August 5, 2011
Without adding a single step to your construction process, you can now achieve new levels of efficiency in every home you build: efficiency of design, efficiency of effort and perhaps most important, efficient use of energy required for heating and cooling.
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July 22, 2011
Over at Dramaheights. com, VELUX is cooking up quite a story. There is a love triangle brewing in the small community of Drama Heights between Mei-Xhing Yang, Jolie LeClair, and Sherwood Cibus.
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July 15, 2011
Utilizing Natural Light Helps Reduce Energy Costs
By no means is 'green' building only confined to new construction. Consumers also want their remodeling projects green, according to research by the National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB) Remodelers.
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