Answers By Rick Goyette

Should I be concerned about a possible future roof leak when using SIPS to build a new home?

— Michael Bannett West Hartford, CT

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September 14, 2011

Does untreated hardwood flooring qualify as a low emissions material in LEED for Homes, or does it need to be Floor Score certified?

— Annie Boston, MA

Answered by Rick Goyette on February 14, 2012

Is there a clear coating/sealant for indoor brick to avoid getting dirty when you brush up against it?

— Jim Medfield, MA

Answered by Rick Goyette on January 18, 2012

Should I be concerned about a possible future roof leak when using SIPS to build a new home?

— Michael Bannett West Hartford, CT

Answered by Rick Goyette on September 14, 2011

I must replace my home's well-worn shutters. What materials will last longer and be lower maintenance than typical wood?

— Emily Berlinghof Winnetka, IL

Answered by Rick Goyette on July 8, 2011

I am having trouble selecting good windows for a south-facing waterfront home in Long Island, NY.

— Jill Kornman Babylon, NY

Answered by Rick Goyette on July 8, 2011

Can someone tell me more about a product called DragonBoard? Should I use it?

— Frank O'Reilly San Francisco, CA

Answered by Rick Goyette on June 14, 2011

I am planning to build a new ICF home in North Carolina, but the plan is designed for a wood-frame home. Can this be done?

— Mark Herrera Raleigh, NC

Answered by Rick Goyette on May 2, 2011

Which roof is more energy efficient: a metal roof or an asphalt roof? Also, what are the energy tax credits for roof replacement?

— Debra Scriven Lugoff, SC

Answered by Rick Goyette on May 2, 2011

What is the best foundation system for a new house near a coastal river?

— Tom Wieland Salisbury, MD

Answered by Rick Goyette on March 10, 2011

Vinyl railings -- How green are they, or can they be?

— Drew Hyde Salt Lake City, UT

Answered by Rick Goyette on February 10, 2011

 

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