Comments on: Reader Questions: Building green on a budget? http://www.greenbuildblog.com/2007/07/30/reader-questions-building-green-on-a-budget/ A weblog about green building, LEED, and the environment. Tue, 30 Mar 2010 21:40:03 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Jeff http://www.greenbuildblog.com/2007/07/30/reader-questions-building-green-on-a-budget/comment-page-1/#comment-37459 Jeff Sun, 01 Mar 2009 06:41:02 +0000 http://www.greenbuildblog.com/2007/07/30/reader-questions-building-green-on-a-budget/#comment-37459 The best way to go green during tough times is to switch to Solar products. It doesn't matter what kind of product it is, solar lights, solar attic fans, tubular skylights, you name it. They may cost up front, but in the long run they all pay for themselves. A big solar product that I can guarantee will be the future is tubular skylights. They improve your health, and bring natural light into your home. If you are new to solar, and the solar movement <a href="http://www.hylandsolar.com" rel="nofollow">Hylandsolar.com</a> has some great info and green products available. The best way to go green during tough times is to switch to Solar products. It doesn’t matter what kind of product it is, solar lights, solar attic fans, tubular skylights, you name it. They may cost up front, but in the long run they all pay for themselves. A big solar product that I can guarantee will be the future is tubular skylights. They improve your health, and bring natural light into your home. If you are new to solar, and the solar movement Hylandsolar.com has some great info and green products available.

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]]> By: lease trucks assume http://www.greenbuildblog.com/2007/07/30/reader-questions-building-green-on-a-budget/comment-page-1/#comment-15587 lease trucks assume Fri, 18 Jul 2008 21:09:35 +0000 http://www.greenbuildblog.com/2007/07/30/reader-questions-building-green-on-a-budget/#comment-15587 <strong>lease trucks assume...</strong> Sounds interesting but not for every one.... lease trucks assume…

Sounds interesting but not for every one….

]]> By: NFF123 http://www.greenbuildblog.com/2007/07/30/reader-questions-building-green-on-a-budget/comment-page-1/#comment-15198 NFF123 Thu, 10 Jul 2008 03:44:28 +0000 http://www.greenbuildblog.com/2007/07/30/reader-questions-building-green-on-a-budget/#comment-15198 In today’s world, “green” is in. People are increasingly interested in embracing the beauty of Mother Nature and protecting the environment. Natural Fine Furnishings has discovered a line of home products that accomplish both of those goals … with style! Forget mass production! We’ve traveled deep into the Chiang Mai area of northern Thailand to bring you the most unique line of furnishings and accent pieces imaginable. Natural Fine Furnishings products line includes stools, tables, benches, wall panels and spa products … all hand-carved from sustainable woods. Each piece is truly one of a kind. Many resemble a piece of art as much as a piece of furniture! Visit us at www.NaturalFineFurnishings.co The California Gift Show "At Home" Division, Los Angeles Convention Center Booth #3825/3827/3924/3926 July 18- July 21, 2008 In today’s world, “green” is in. People are increasingly interested in embracing the beauty of Mother Nature and protecting the environment.
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]]> By: Ted Smith http://www.greenbuildblog.com/2007/07/30/reader-questions-building-green-on-a-budget/comment-page-1/#comment-14713 Ted Smith Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:29:03 +0000 http://www.greenbuildblog.com/2007/07/30/reader-questions-building-green-on-a-budget/#comment-14713 Start small and incrementally do what you can do. Start at windows. They are the one thing everyone can do for a impact at low cost. more than 45% of the windows sold in this country currently do not meet the Energy Star requirements for the zone they are being installed in.With 30% of the energy we expend going for heating and cooling and 30% of ourenergy budget going to heating/cooling/lighting, we can make an impact here and the cost is not great to buy the most efficient windows for our given location. There are many factors to consider and you can start here: <a HREF="http://www.diy-green-home-improvement.com/cmsmadesimple-1.2.5/index.php/diy-home-improvement/Windows-and-Doors/shgc-visible-light-transmission-and-uvalue" rel="nofollow">SHGC, Visible Light Transmission, Daylighting and U-Values</A> Next, consider the structural system and the insulation system. The point is to start at the edges of the envelope and work inward towards deriving the most efficient envelope you can afford. As you work towards that goal, you can then move up the chain to more intensive technologies making you home more and more energy efficient and less impacting on the environment. As we move forward, research and development, not really justified in the era of cheap energy will move forward with the arrival of higher prices and the cost of the more esoteric technologies will come down as a result. Everyone can start here and now with the first step. Start small and incrementally do what you can do. Start at windows. They are the one thing everyone can do for a impact at low cost. more than 45% of the windows sold in this country currently do not meet the Energy Star requirements for the zone they are being installed in.With 30% of the energy we expend going for heating and cooling and 30% of ourenergy budget going to heating/cooling/lighting, we can make an impact here and the cost is not great to buy the most efficient windows for our given location.

There are many factors to consider and you can start here: SHGC, Visible Light Transmission, Daylighting and U-Values

Next, consider the structural system and the insulation system. The point is to start at the edges of the envelope and work inward towards deriving the most efficient envelope you can afford. As you work towards that goal, you can then move up the chain to more intensive technologies making you home more and more energy efficient and less impacting on the environment.

As we move forward, research and development, not really justified in the era of cheap energy will move forward with the arrival of higher prices and the cost of the more esoteric technologies will come down as a result. Everyone can start here and now with the first step.

]]> By: Samuel http://www.greenbuildblog.com/2007/07/30/reader-questions-building-green-on-a-budget/comment-page-1/#comment-10143 Samuel Tue, 06 May 2008 12:13:22 +0000 http://www.greenbuildblog.com/2007/07/30/reader-questions-building-green-on-a-budget/#comment-10143 48JtZA Hello! I'm Samuel Smith, i'm from Switqerland i and find your site really brilliant! 48JtZA Hello! I’m Samuel Smith, i’m from Switqerland i and find your site really brilliant!

]]> By: Joe B. http://www.greenbuildblog.com/2007/07/30/reader-questions-building-green-on-a-budget/comment-page-1/#comment-9745 Joe B. Wed, 30 Apr 2008 19:25:47 +0000 http://www.greenbuildblog.com/2007/07/30/reader-questions-building-green-on-a-budget/#comment-9745 Here's a fairly inexpensive green water conservation tip: Install a Hot Water Lobster Instant Hot Water Valve under the sink farthest form your water heater and you will have instant hot water throughout your entire home. It’s a great way to save water that's normally wasted down the drain while waiting for hot water. The savings in water and energy easily recoups the initial $179.95 purchase price! More impressive is the convenience of instant hot water! The Hot Water Lobster uses no electricity and is pump free, so it creates no noise. It is made in the U.S.A., has a 10-year warranty, and can be easily installed in under 10 minutes. Check it out at: www.hotwaterlobster.com Here’s a fairly inexpensive green water conservation tip: Install a Hot Water Lobster Instant Hot Water Valve under the sink farthest form your water heater and you will have instant hot water throughout your entire home. It’s a great way to save water that’s normally wasted down the drain while waiting for hot water. The savings in water and energy easily recoups the initial $179.95 purchase price! More impressive is the convenience of instant hot water!

The Hot Water Lobster uses no electricity and is pump free, so it creates no noise. It is made in the U.S.A., has a 10-year warranty, and can be easily installed in under 10 minutes.

Check it out at:
http://www.hotwaterlobster.com

]]> By: Kassidy Lane http://www.greenbuildblog.com/2007/07/30/reader-questions-building-green-on-a-budget/comment-page-1/#comment-9373 Kassidy Lane Fri, 25 Apr 2008 09:08:37 +0000 http://www.greenbuildblog.com/2007/07/30/reader-questions-building-green-on-a-budget/#comment-9373 My company Puget Paint and Drywall, Inc. offers a full list of both drywall and paint services using LEED certified materials exlusively. visit us at www.pugetpaintanddrywall.com for a free bid. My company Puget Paint and Drywall, Inc. offers a full list of both drywall and paint services using LEED certified materials exlusively. visit us at http://www.pugetpaintanddrywall.com for a free bid.

]]> By: Janie Coffey http://www.greenbuildblog.com/2007/07/30/reader-questions-building-green-on-a-budget/comment-page-1/#comment-8761 Janie Coffey Sat, 12 Apr 2008 14:56:38 +0000 http://www.greenbuildblog.com/2007/07/30/reader-questions-building-green-on-a-budget/#comment-8761 Have you (I am sure you have) researched if there is a green building coalition in your state and reached out to green builders, designers? Often they know the best and most cost effective solutions and might have higher buying power with suppliers and installers. Also, going 100% green out of the box might be a huge task, but maybe you can plan on what MUST be done first and what can be added as you go.... Good luck! Have you (I am sure you have) researched if there is a green building coalition in your state and reached out to green builders, designers? Often they know the best and most cost effective solutions and might have higher buying power with suppliers and installers. Also, going 100% green out of the box might be a huge task, but maybe you can plan on what MUST be done first and what can be added as you go…. Good luck!

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