2186 Green Pro Questions

It's good to hear your long-term approach, because most inexpensive approaches will be short term and end up costing more in the long run. Having consulted on an animal shelter in SE Colorado (...

As you mentioned solar, I would probably opt for a standing seam metal roof that the panels could clip directly to. The lighter the color the better / look into cool roof products.

Straight "plastic" like AZEK - your good though you will need to increase the amount of hold backs / braces you use (see spacing requirements for stairs) Composites - it all depends on the...

I would suggest you look in to Homasote. They are manufacturers of many types of wall and floor boards and have several products specifically designed for acoustic performance as an...

If you are careful about not putting hot pots on your counter top, you could consider richlite counters which are made from compressed recycled paper. They are relatively inexpensive and...

Sounds like a simple question! However not so simple answer I'm afraid - If you want it done right and sized right for cooling and heating season a couple of things should be considered....

Homasote makes a product called 'comfort floor' which is intended to be an underlayment product. Homasote's products are made with 100% recycled paper and have no harmful emissions that I am...

Spray foam can be installed safely & is a great product if installed properly & ventilated well not only during the spraying but afterwards until it fully cures. With that unless you...

Interesting idea! Many homeowners I met ask me this question every day! However when you are reviewing the homes energy usage kWh consumption history and type of solar system purchase this task...

http://airenalasys.com/index.html http://www.enalasys.com/Corporate/support.php...

A couple of questions: 1. What brand is the system and is it a variable speed HVAC? I've had this same situation come up several times on new system installs. 2. Did you also have an electronic...

I would suggest you coat it with Vermont Natural Coatings. They made extremely low VOC finishes for wood products. Their exterior wood sealant should work very well on this.

This sounds like a stack affect issue, leaky building, HVAC leakage or poor insulation practices. Without seeing the location. My advice would be for you to call a certified RESNET or BPI...

What you are feeling is the heat-pump unable to work efficiency below 40 degrees and depending on what type of thermostat and A/C system you have emergency heat will also be running to make up the...

NFCR link and examples: http://www.nfrc.org/WindowRatings/ Recommend check with Window World if you have one in your area. I used them here in...

The root cause is because a surface has reached the "dew point" level aka where the surface is cool enough to allow condensation to form. Yes this could easily be attributed to the humidifier...

Xorel by Carnegie and Bradbury & Bradbury are two good options to look at. I'd also suggest you look at alternatives to wall paper such as American Clay which is a skim coat natural clay...

In my experience it is only if you stick to certain colors. Once you use any darker or richer colors, their tint contains VOCs. Consider using Mythic paint instead. It is a true VOC free paint...

Bentley Carpet has an organic wool carpet in broadloom. They also have an almost equally sustainable synthetic line called Trace which looks a lot like the wool but comes in carpet squares as...

As long as it is not disturbed & is not friable it is fine - once it is disturbed is when the problems occur. Can you seal it - no not really & you probably wouldn't want to even if you...