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Green Home Basics Questions

Is it more sensible to make energy efficiency upgrades on a 1960s home than to choose green options on a newly constructed home?

— Tom Hemming

Steve Saunders

Answered by Steve Saunders

Irving, TX

TexEnergy Solutions, Inc

January 15, 2010

We are having water pressure issues after repiping the entire house. How do we program the recirculating pump after the repipe?

— Arline Goeschel Las Vegas, NV

Answered by Bill Bradbury on March 15, 2010

Are there any recycled roofing products that look like composition shingles? Are there any made from nontoxic materials?

— Scott Beeman

Answered by Kati Curtis on March 12, 2010

What is causing the pressure relief valve on our gas-fired hot water baseboard heating unit to leak?

— jorge Bayonne, NJ

Answered by Erik Henry on March 8, 2010

I am considering replacing aluminum windows and have heard that vinyl can offgas forever. Is this true?

— Cyndi Holcombe Coronado, CA

Answered by Alex Georgiou on March 4, 2010

Is metal roofing a good green upgrade project?

— Terence Faison

Answered by Gary Shlifer LEED AP+ H, LEED AP+ BD&C on March 2, 2010

Can I install Hardiplank siding over T111?

— Mike Sanders

Answered by Nichoel Farris on February 26, 2010

Will a water tank before my hot water heater help keep my hot water hotter longer?

— Michael Centanni

Answered by David Bergman on February 5, 2010

Green roof to offset the required land space for zoning?

— feng schaefer

Answered by Kathy Spence on February 2, 2010

We are building a new "green" home in Utah. Can a foundation drain contribute to home health?

— Sherry Funke

Answered by Greg Fitzpatrick on January 28, 2010

I would like to know which would be a better option to reside a home that currently has T-111 siding - new T-111 siding or fiber cement.

— Cynthia Berndt

Answered by Jason Tanner on January 25, 2010

I have a historic registered house in Georgetown KY, and want to remodel it to achieve LEED Silver - what are you tips on starting?

— F. Clay Thompson

Answered by Andrea Foss on January 21, 2010

How do I locate and speak directly w/ someone re. green communities and where they are located in the SC. area for ex.?

— charity gibson

Answered by Gary Shlifer LEED AP+ H, LEED AP+ BD&C on January 15, 2010

Is it more sensible to make energy efficiency upgrades on a 1960s home than to choose green options on a newly constructed home?

— Tom Hemming

Answered by Steve Saunders on January 15, 2010

Tankless water heaters normally require 0.5 GPM min. flow rates for activation, what if I'm using a 0.5 GPM (max.) faucet?

— Jon Champelli

Answered by Minja Netchiounas on January 14, 2010

What is the most energy efficient way to get rid of ice dams on a slate roof? The roofer suggests heating cables. Isn't there a better way?

— Joel Shoner

Answered by Rob Moody on January 14, 2010

 

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