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European vs. American Windows - What's the Difference?
Have you been wondering what the difference is between European and American windows? (And have you had a European window seem to fall on you during vacation, and perhaps you panicked?) Check out this video by Green Builder Matt Hoots… more...
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Doors, Windows and Openings
1 replies | 1523 views | Posted on: 10/31/2023 | Last updated: 11/22/2023
Energy Efficient Steel Windows and Doors - Arcadia Custom
Arcadia Custom Windows and Doors has met the challenge to prevent energy loss and to meet or even exceed energy codes with steel doors and windows. In this video, Matt Hoots talks with Morgan from Arcadia Custom Windows and Do… more...
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Doors, Windows and Openings
0 replies | 888 views | Posted on: 10/29/2023 | Last updated: 11/20/2023
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...
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Doors, Windows and Openings
0 replies | 1186 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...
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Mineral Wool Insulation
1 replies | 11592 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...
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Mineral Wool Insulation
0 replies | 557 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...
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Rain Screen Products
0 replies | 1276 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...
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Air Barriers
0 replies | 1608 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...
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Filtration
0 replies | 4063 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...
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Weather Barriers
0 replies | 2076 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...
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Appliances
1 replies | 10892 views | Posted on: 01/26/2021 | Last updated: 04/17/2023
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