10 Strategies to Increase the Energy Efficiency of Your Homes

April 19, 2010

Discover tactics that are guaranteed to work and won’t break the bank.

By Nigel F. Maynard

Let’s forget the green movement for a moment. The topic has exploded in the mainstream, but that growth has resulted in false claims and an unbelievable amount of greenwashing. The definition of what makes something green is subjective, making the issue as thorny as it is puzzling to consumers and builders alike. (more…)

Category: Tallwall News | Tags: energy efficiency

Green Goods: Green Gets Gritty

April 19, 2010

Energy Star and LEED initiatives are putting the onus on builders to put up buildings properly. You can help.
Source: PROSALES Magazine
Publication date: October 1, 2009

By Craig Webb

Initiatives by two of the premier green certification schemes are pushing the green building movement into a new, more complicated phase–a phase that could bring new opportunities for LBM dealers. (more…)

Category: Tallwall News | Tags: building better homes > energy efficiency