Radiant Barriers

Norman, Thanks for visiting my blog. In my opinion foil/air-bubble barriers are a poor substitute for conventional insulations like fiberglass. If your attic has R-38 insulation, draft stopping and an insulated access door you are most likely at the cost vs. return threshold for our climate.

Energy Efficient, Modular Homes

If you haven’t noticed recently, take a look at what’s going on in the modular industry these days. You might still think that modular homes only come in two styles—rancher or rancher—but check out the unique homes offered by www.newworldhome.net. This is a company that produces energy-efficient modular homes that are inspired by traditional, classic [...]

Zero-Energy Home Design

As I flipped through the Nov/Dec issue of Solar Today magazine, a publication from the American Solar Energy Society that keeps me updated on the latest advances in solar technology from around the world, an article titled “The Zero-Energy Home Challenge” caught my attention. The article was written by a man name R. Carter Scott. [...]