Comments for http://www.jackson5home.com Sat, 12 Sep 2009 11:46:57 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8 hourly 1 Comment on Portland Architecture: Prefab, sustainability and Legos: Steve Glenn visits AIA this Friday by Joel Leitson http://www.jackson5home.com/2009/08/27/portland-architecture-prefab-sustainability-and-legos-steve-glenn-visits-aia-this-friday/comment-page-1/#comment-21 Joel Leitson Sat, 12 Sep 2009 11:46:57 +0000 http://www.jackson5home.com/?p=249#comment-21 Great stuff here! Modular / prefab homes will offer solutions to the world’s housing shortage for the deprived, under-privileged and low income populations in society by providing a total system for basic, low-cost, quality built housing. The modular housing constructed with sandwich panels is the lowest in cost, most rapidly erected, simplest in design, and most structurally sound basic housing in existence today. Plus, you can ship 21 houses in a 40 foot container. Great stuff here!
Modular / prefab homes will offer solutions to the world’s housing shortage for the deprived, under-privileged and low income populations in society by providing a total system for basic, low-cost, quality built housing. The modular housing constructed with sandwich panels is the lowest in cost, most rapidly erected, simplest in design, and most structurally sound basic housing in existence today. Plus, you can ship 21 houses in a 40 foot container.

]]> Comment on sealed with a kiss by Lura http://www.jackson5home.com/2009/07/21/sealed-with-a-kiss/comment-page-1/#comment-8 Lura Wed, 22 Jul 2009 04:15:48 +0000 http://www.jackson5home.com/?p=187#comment-8 Hey Burk- Yes, insulation is a good thing. But it can be hard to retrofit. Sounds like blown-in may be your only choice. However, before you think about insulation, think about sealing the cracks around windows, doors, venting pipes, anywhere things go across the interior *and* exterior planes of your home. Think of it this way. How warm would you be if you had a thick,winter coat that although very thick,it had a dozen or so holes in it? Anyway, here is a start if you dont already have this.... http://www.energystar.gov/ia/partners/publications/pubdocs/DIY_Guide_May_2008.pdf Also, EnergyTrust can set you up for a simple free home energy audit, which in turn can recommend companies to do more complete (not free) energy audit using tools to look for energy leaks in your home. HTH! Hey Burk-

Yes, insulation is a good thing. But it can be hard to retrofit. Sounds like blown-in may be your only choice. However, before you think about insulation, think about sealing the cracks around windows, doors, venting pipes, anywhere things go across the interior *and* exterior planes of your home. Think of it this way. How warm would you be if you had a thick,winter coat that although very thick,it had a dozen or so holes in it?

Anyway, here is a start if you dont already have this….

http://www.energystar.gov/ia/partners/publications/pubdocs/DIY_Guide_May_2008.pdf

Also, EnergyTrust can set you up for a simple free home energy audit, which in turn can recommend companies to do more complete (not free) energy audit using tools to look for energy leaks in your home.

HTH!

]]> Comment on Approval by Lura Griffiths http://www.jackson5home.com/2009/07/02/approval/comment-page-1/#comment-7 Lura Griffiths Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:36:48 +0000 http://www.jackson5home.com/?p=85#comment-7 You can definitely get certifications without using active Solar or other spendy options. Just like (unfortuately) I see some buildings getting LEED by adding PV or something to an otherwise, less-than-wisely-designed building. In the end, certifications are good for resale, and to hold contractorsetc to a standard, but what really matters is the overall energy use (both up front and after construction), and the environmental impacts of the home. For instance. I know of some truly impressive, passive designed homes that do not qualify for Energy Star becuase of their South windows being high-E (needed for passive solar),and Energy Star having a max value allow no matter the climate or exposure. So even though they have incredibly low energy profiles, they cannot be called Energy Star. Its a shame. Anyway, have fun with you house. Its GREAT what you are doing. Cannot wait to hear more! You can definitely get certifications without using active Solar or other spendy options. Just like (unfortuately) I see some buildings getting LEED by adding PV or something to an otherwise, less-than-wisely-designed building. In the end, certifications are good for resale, and to hold contractorsetc to a standard, but what really matters is the overall energy use (both up front and after construction), and the environmental impacts of the home. For instance. I know of some truly impressive, passive designed homes that do not qualify for Energy Star becuase of their South windows being high-E (needed for passive solar),and Energy Star having a max value allow no matter the climate or exposure. So even though they have incredibly low energy profiles, they cannot be called Energy Star. Its a shame.

Anyway, have fun with you house. Its GREAT what you are doing. Cannot wait to hear more!

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