Comments on: New House Energy Efficient Details http://www.homeconstructionimprovement.com/new-house-energy-efficient-details/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-house-energy-efficient-details Expert Home Improvement Advice Sun, 12 Feb 2012 23:48:06 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Sample Colonial Style Fluted Window & Door Trim | Home Construction Improvementhttp://www.homeconstructionimprovement.com/new-house-energy-efficient-details/#comment-3252 Sample Colonial Style Fluted Window & Door Trim | Home Construction Improvement Sat, 21 Feb 2009 16:23:34 +0000 http://localhost/test/2008/09/new-house-energy-efficient-details/#comment-3252 [...] building a custom home for come clients right now and they had some very specific requests for window and door trim. The [...] [...] building a custom home for come clients right now and they had some very specific requests for window and door trim. The [...]

]]> By: Tray Ceilings Add Elegance To Rooms | Home Construction Improvementhttp://www.homeconstructionimprovement.com/new-house-energy-efficient-details/#comment-2947 Tray Ceilings Add Elegance To Rooms | Home Construction Improvement Thu, 12 Feb 2009 12:57:22 +0000 http://localhost/test/2008/09/new-house-energy-efficient-details/#comment-2947 [...] some special details such as tray ceilings. We built a really elegant tray ceilings in the custom Energy Star ranch style home we’re building for a customer. As you can see in the photos the tray ceiling really adds a [...] [...] some special details such as tray ceilings. We built a really elegant tray ceilings in the custom Energy Star ranch style home we’re building for a customer. As you can see in the photos the tray ceiling really adds a [...]

]]> By: Harvey Tribute Window Review | Home Construction Improvementhttp://www.homeconstructionimprovement.com/new-house-energy-efficient-details/#comment-2173 Harvey Tribute Window Review | Home Construction Improvement Wed, 28 Jan 2009 02:40:03 +0000 http://localhost/test/2008/09/new-house-energy-efficient-details/#comment-2173 [...] written several articles about an Energy Star House we’re building right now for a customer at work. The house features the new Harvey Tribute [...] [...] written several articles about an Energy Star House we’re building right now for a customer at work. The house features the new Harvey Tribute [...]

]]> By: Toddhttp://www.homeconstructionimprovement.com/new-house-energy-efficient-details/#comment-568 Todd Wed, 15 Oct 2008 11:45:00 +0000 http://localhost/test/2008/09/new-house-energy-efficient-details/#comment-568 Fiberglass is an option as well. However, the price point is much higher. I certainly think the fiberglass windows are a great product they are just a higher end approach. Fiberglass is an option as well. However, the price point is much higher. I certainly think the fiberglass windows are a great product they are just a higher end approach.

]]> By: Ianhttp://www.homeconstructionimprovement.com/new-house-energy-efficient-details/#comment-567 Ian Wed, 15 Oct 2008 06:33:00 +0000 http://localhost/test/2008/09/new-house-energy-efficient-details/#comment-567 Why not go with extruded fiberglass? <br/><br/>They are supposed to be much nicer than vinyl, as maintenance free and the fiberglass has the thermal expansion properties closest to glass which keeps the seal as tight as possible. Why not go with extruded fiberglass?

They are supposed to be much nicer than vinyl, as maintenance free and the fiberglass has the thermal expansion properties closest to glass which keeps the seal as tight as possible.

]]> By: David LaFerneyhttp://www.homeconstructionimprovement.com/new-house-energy-efficient-details/#comment-566 David LaFerney Sun, 14 Sep 2008 02:25:00 +0000 http://localhost/test/2008/09/new-house-energy-efficient-details/#comment-566 The care that is taken to do a proper installation is (IMHO) at least as important in most cases as the specifics of the materials and design - that goes for doors, windows, framing, insulation, drywall, hvac - you name it. The best windows etc. poorly installed will never perform. Anyway, it's good that energy efficiency is at least becoming a concern. The care that is taken to do a proper installation is (IMHO) at least as important in most cases as the specifics of the materials and design – that goes for doors, windows, framing, insulation, drywall, hvac – you name it. The best windows etc. poorly installed will never perform. Anyway, it’s good that energy efficiency is at least becoming a concern.

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