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Recent Green Building Product Discussions
Top Factors for Selecting New Windows
How do you decide what windows you need? Green Builder Matt Hoots of Sawhorse, Inc. shares some top considerations, but first he reminds us that every client, every job, every building, and every budget is different. So, that me… more...
0 replies | 1094 views | Posted on: 10/31/2023 | Last updated: 11/20/2023
Learning About Rockwool's Versatility with Matt Hoots at the International Builders Show (Video)
Did you know that Rockwool is actually made out of volcanically derived rock - basalt from the earth’s crust and recycled steel slag? Join Matt Hoots of Sawhorse Design, Inc. and Dan Edelman of Rockwool to learn mo… more...
1 replies | 11561 views | Posted on: 07/18/2020 | Last updated: 08/26/2023
What is the Compressive Strength of ROCKWOOL Insulation?
No, you shouldn’t drive over ROCKWOOL or any other insulation, but apparently people have done it…. In this video, Matt Hoots of Sawhorse, Inc. and Chris Laumer-Giddens of LG Squa… more...
0 replies | 517 views | Posted on: 08/24/2023 | Last updated: 08/24/2023
Buildings need to dry- not breathe!
Hopefully, by now, most people understand that "Build tight/ ventilate right" is how most green building programs require you to build. Less understood is the necessity for buildings to "dry out." In most climat… more...
0 replies | 1174 views | Posted on: 03/27/2023 | Last updated: 05/17/2023
50% of the "perfect wall" control layers with one product
The only way to mainstream advanced building science concepts is to make them simple to install. As we designed and are building the #1920sMakeoverATL, we have to work with readily available materials and keep in mind the skill set of… more...
0 replies | 1529 views | Posted on: 04/24/2023 | Last updated: 04/28/2023
Pros and Cons of an airtight house
A house needs to breathe, right? Yes, they do, but not the way most builders or homeowners think they do. Many argue for a leaky house to allow the house to breathe. That is one method to get fresh air. However, it is not th… more...
0 replies | 3747 views | Posted on: 04/24/2023 | Last updated: 04/28/2023
What is a "water resistant barrier" (WRB), examples and misconceptions
A water-resistant barrier (WRB) is a material used in construction to prevent the intrusion of moisture into the interior of a building. It is an essential component of the building envelope, designed to protect the building from water dama… more...
0 replies | 1941 views | Posted on: 04/23/2023 | Last updated: 04/28/2023
Green Building Myth Busting: It IS Fun to Watch a Pot Boil, on an Induction Cooktop (Video)
Have you wanted to see an induction stove at work? Check out this Green Building Myth Busting video by Green Builder Matt Hoots and Lisa Connor, of Sub-Zero, Wolf Southeast, Inc. This video is like a brief, fun science cla… more...
1 replies | 10791 views | Posted on: 01/26/2021 | Last updated: 04/17/2023
Niagara's One Piece Phantom Toilet - Save on Water Bills and Look Good Doing It
Niagara’s Phantom One Piece Toilet with Stealth Technology looks great, flushes quietly, and saves on water bills. We think Green Builder Matt Hoots may have had too much fun talking toilets with Ma… more...
0 replies | 1446 views | Posted on: 03/27/2023 | Last updated: 04/17/2023
Schneider Electric's Home Energy Management Suite - Controlling Comfort, Resilience, and Energy Efficiency in One App
Green Builder Matt Hoots spoke to Will Shippee of Schneider Electric at the International Builders Show (IBS) and got a look at Schneider Electric's impressive suite of home energy management solutions. System components inc… more...
0 replies | 1750 views | Posted on: 03/24/2023 | Last updated: 04/17/2023
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