Energy-Efficient Metal Roofs
Making a house energy-efficient doesn’t just mean doing one thing and calling it a day. Energy-efficiency is created by many things all working together, many of them not easily visible. Today, we’re going to look into one of the easier to spot energy-efficient features—a metal roof. Buildgreen Industries uses metal roofs because they are durable […]
Short Version: Energy-Efficient Features in a House in South Carolina
Conclusion: The case study house requires less repair and replacement and uses about half as much energy for heating and cooling at high-load times as a typical home.
Case Study of an Energy-Efficient and Durable Concrete Home in South Carolina
Case Study of an Energy-efficient and Durable Concrete Home in South Carolina Overall Goal: To make a house that was as energy efficient as possible, while staying within a specific budget HERS (Home Energy Reporting System) Details: Definition from the RESNET HERS website: “The Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Index is the industry standard by […]
Spray Foam Insulation: Creating a Sealed Envelope for Superior Energy Performance
Insulation is one of the most critical components of a high-performance building envelope. At Buildgreen Industries, we prefer spray foam because of its ability to provide both thermal resistance and air sealing. Spray foam insulation is part of a larger strategy to prevent air infiltration by creating a sealed envelope in order to create homes […]