Green Home Basics Questions

We are re-siding our home. Our builder wants us to go with vinyl, but we are looking at cedar shingles. Any advice?

— anita sussman Longmeadow, MA

Susan Davis

Answered by Susan Davis

Mountain View, CA

Spectrum Fine Homes, Inc.

July 20, 2010

What kind of waterproofing can you use in crawlspaces to help with going green?

— Michael Deal Charlotte, NC

Answered by Danny Kelly on August 30, 2010

We would like to make our neighborhood (about 24 homes) green. What is the process and who should I contact first?

— Atlanta, GA

Answered by William Fry on August 26, 2010

I'm replacing my front door. Should I go with fiberglass or steel?

— Laura Z.Chinofsky Southampton, PA

Answered by William Fry on August 26, 2010

What type of "green" wall insulation could I use in a small wooden cabin that could potentially get wet because it's in a flood zone?

— Peter O'Brien Coppell, TX

Answered by Anthony Addesso on August 20, 2010

We are doing a complete home renovation. I've been discouraged from seeking LEED certification by many professionals. Please advise.

— Jill Joseph Garrett Park, MD

Answered by Andrea Foss on August 2, 2010

I am insulating the walls in my duplex for sound. I need advice on what will be most effective.

— Margo Lillig--Gruesser Albany, CA

Answered by Rich Franz-Ünder on July 20, 2010

We are re-siding our home. Our builder wants us to go with vinyl, but we are looking at cedar shingles. Any advice?

— anita sussman Longmeadow, MA

Answered by Susan Davis on July 20, 2010

Do you have any suggestions for hot water recirculating pumps? I hate to waste water before our showers.

— Yesim Erke-Magent Allentown, PA

Answered by Gennaro Brooks-Church on July 19, 2010

Where do I find a Green Home Rater to certify a home for green initiatives?

— fariba haiem LEED AP Pacific Palisades, CA

Answered by Danny Kelly on July 15, 2010

A domestic hot-water pipe in our kitchen wall freezes in very cold weather. Solutions?

— gary t Hackensack, NJ

Answered by Danny Kelly - KMC Green Team on July 13, 2010

What's the word on fiber cement clapboard? Is it a reasonably green siding option?

— Chuck Ridgefield, CT

Answered by Michelle Doerr on July 5, 2010

Can I install a $35 bi-pass solenoid valve under the most remote sink instead of buying a hot water recirculation system?

— Steve Richardson Las Vegas, NV

Answered by David Edwards PhD on June 10, 2010

When it comes to green building, how much is too much?

— Claudia Kyle, TX

Answered by Randy Potter on June 10, 2010

I'm reroofing a typical sloped roof -- what materials should I be considering?

— Susan Mayne San Rafael, CA

Answered by David Edwards PhD on June 10, 2010

Where would I find eco-friendly products at lower prices than at stores where I normally shop for my home's goods?

— keeana Hatboro, PA

Answered by Kristina Hahn | AIA | RA | LEED AP+HOMES on June 9, 2010

 

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