We were called to check the exterior of a house for numerous water leaks and damage done by a previous contractor. They had attempted to diagnose and repair these areas but failed and washed there hands of it. The first leak found was caused by the home builder not installing the correct flashing at the [...]
Archive for March 23rd, 2010
March 23rd, 2010
Deconstruction as part of your Remodeling Project.
What is Deconstruction? The systematic dis-assembly of a structure in order to maximize the recycling and reuse of the resulting used building materials. Who might be interested in Deconstruction Services? Those interested in deconstruction for environmental or cost-savings reasons include: Present homeowners seeking to expand their current residence Purchasers of a property that wish it [...]
March 23rd, 2010
Reducing Construction and Demolition Materials
Reducing the amount of Construction & Demolition materials disposed of in landfills or combustion facilities provides numerous benefits. Less waste can lead to fewer disposal facilities, potentially reducing associated environmental issues including methane gas emissions which contribute to global climate change. Reducing, reusing, and recycling C&D materials offsets the need to extract and consume virgin [...]
March 23rd, 2010
Things you can do to reduce energy use.
In renovating old homes into super-efficient ones, there is a definite path to success. After you get past item 5, the house will be efficient enough to downsize the mechanical equipment, which you replaced in step 1. If you’re planning to go at least through step 5, keep that in mind before buying a new [...]
