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Build a Better House Training: HVAC Course, February 10, Auburn, ME, 7:30am-5:30pm ET
During the Maine Indoor Air Quality Council, participants will learn how to optimize energy efficiency measures as well as minimize the risk of moisture and indoor air quality problems in new and existing homes. The trainings further e… more...
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0 replies | 412 views | Posted on: 01/03/2023 | Last updated: 01/03/2023
Build a Better House Training: Building Shell Course, February 3, Auburn, ME, 7:30am-5:30pm ET
During the Maine Indoor Air Quality Council, participants will learn how to optimize energy efficiency measures as well as minimize the risk of moisture and indoor air quality problems in new and existing homes. The trainings further e… more...
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0 replies | 480 views | Posted on: 01/03/2023 | Last updated: 01/03/2023
Air Filtration at the #1920sMakeoverATL Showhouse - It Can Only Get Better from Here (Video)
We might say Green Builder Matt Hoots is having too much fun filming informative videos to let us in on the behind the scenes action at the start of the #1920sATLMakeover deep energy retrofit project, but breathing unhealthy air is of… more...
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0 replies | 9695 views | Posted on: 05/17/2021 | Last updated: 12/31/2022
Radon and Vapor Control Layers in the 1920sMakeoverATL Showhouse: Pre-Project Testing (Video)
As part of the #1920sMakeoverATL whole house deep energy retrofit, Matt and the building team are running pre-diagnostic tests which will help them address performance issues relating to health and safety, comfort, and energy efficien… more...
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2 replies | 9410 views | Posted on: 05/17/2021 | Last updated: 12/31/2022
Asbestos Testing at the #1920sMakeoverATL Deep Energy Retrofit Project
In collaboration with Green Builder Matt Hoots of Sawhorse, Inc., Derek Williams of Bruce Environmental reminds us that asbestos is a serious safety hazard and concern for both workers on site and the eventual homeowners. Asbest… more...
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0 replies | 7652 views | Posted on: 05/21/2021 | Last updated: 12/31/2022
Discussing Air Tightness and Blower Door Testing with Corbett Lunsford, Matt Hoots, and Chris Laumer-Giddens (Video)
Follow along in this video as Corbett Lunsford of the Building Performance Workshop talks about air-tightness with Green Builder Matt Hoots of Sawhorse Inc. and Architect Chris Laumer-Giddens of LG Squared and performs a blower door t… more...
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0 replies | 7643 views | Posted on: 05/23/2021 | Last updated: 12/27/2022
Walking and Talking about Fresh Air and Ventilation with Green Building Expert Matt Hoots - and Oliver
Matt Hoots’ dog Oliver was lucky enough to go out on a fun, awesome walk in the fresh air on a beautiful sunny day recently, and Matt of course got to thinking and took the opportunity to share about the value of fresh air, and clean … more...
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0 replies | 12894 views | Posted on: 09/30/2021 | Last updated: 12/22/2022
Can heat pump water heaters extend the life of your EV?
In a recent weekly room on Clubhouse, we were busting performance myths about all-electric homes. Naturally, heat pump water heaters came up, and one of my green realtor colleagues in Phoenix, AZ asked about the ROI of the heat p… more...
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3 replies | 13434 views | Posted on: 10/09/2021 | Last updated: 12/22/2022
Phius Alliance Webinar: Window Comfort & Condensation Risk Calculator, January 17, 5 - 6 pm CT
The window comfort and condensation risk criterion applies to all projects, regardless of size. Use the Phius calculator to determine the requirements to ensure comfort and minimize condensation risk for your project: htt… more...
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0 replies | 1244 views | Posted on: 12/09/2022 | Last updated: 12/21/2022
Webinar: Episode - Healthy Indoors Show (Recorded: Content Available 24/7)
Recorded Webinar: Healthy Indoors Show Recorded: November 19, 2020 Speaker: Dr. Delphine Farmer Indoor air is a complex soup of molecules that is constantly changing, not only because of new sources (cooking, cleaning, person… more...
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0 replies | 1622 views | Posted on: 12/18/2020 | Last updated: 12/21/2022
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