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The Wrong Action For Activists E-mail
Written by Dirk   
Thursday, 06 November 2008 01:50

What to know about the logging industry

     About a week ago I stumbled upon Green-Blog.org while i was searching for sites i could use to help promote The New Green House.  The blog entry, "Environmental activists violently attacked by timber workers," really grabbed my attention, and not for the reasons you may think.  Although it is unfortunate that this confrontation played out the way it did, I personally do not feel any sympathy for those activists.  Their actions are mis-informed at best and they shouldn't have been there.

     As an activist there are plenty of actions to take in the hopes of saving a tree or two.  You may choose to go to the most extreme like the folks from the Earth Liberation Front and set fire to a lumber yard, or maybe you have a little more sense than that and you'll settle for parking your car in front of a logging truck (please reference this article and the video tape evidence before attempting).  If you have done your research, you would know that actions like these are not helping the environment.  Believe it or not, its true.  May i suggest a more productive action to take.  I suggest that you stop sacrificing your Subarus and start educating your peers.

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Insulation Efficiency E-mail
Written by Mark   
Friday, 31 October 2008 17:15

Various Types of Insulation 

Going green doesn’t only mean that we cut down on the use of unsustainable materials, but it also includes making efficient use of the various components that go into our homes. Spending a little more up front on a home's insulation is a great way to cut down on energy usage over the life of the home. Plus there are also some great financial incentives for going green in home efficiency.

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Green Framing Techniques E-mail
Written by Mark   
Monday, 27 October 2008 21:44

Less Wood = More Insulation = Money Saved

There are many building practices that have become so hard-wired into our construction practices that we are unwilling to look to new methods of doing the same old type of construction. With the current push to go green there are a lot of little practices that can be done to minimize man’s impact on this planet…not to mention the cutting out of materials will allow lower bids, which translate into a greater possibility for a greater profit margin or more work. The best part is, everything here is in line with the 2006 International Building Code for Residential Housing.

 

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Energy Truss E-mail
Written by Dirk   
Friday, 31 October 2008 00:16
 
Heat Loss

     You are looking at a thermal image of a house courtesy of FLIR Systems.  The yellow areas of the house are transferring the most heat.  You will notice the usual culprits, the windows and doors.  Also it looks like the foundation of this house is not insulated at all.  If you look closely, you can see a soft yellow glow coming from under the soffit.  This is a common problem for most homes.  I'll show you why this house is losing heat at it's roof line and how it can be prevented.

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