http://www.homeconstructionimprovement.com/total-house-construction-series/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=total-house-construction-series Expert Home Improvement Advice Sun, 12 Feb 2012 23:48:06 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.homeconstructionimprovement.com/total-house-construction-series/#comment-54932 Todd Wed, 02 Mar 2011 19:13:34 +0000 http://localhost/test/2008/08/total-house-construction-series-foundation-to-finish/#comment-54932 Brad - We always hire a certified 3rd party to work with us from design to final construction. They review the plans prior to construction, then do some site visits during construction, then finally do a blower door test. Not sure what is done if you try to do it after construction. Brad – We always hire a certified 3rd party to work with us from design to final construction. They review the plans prior to construction, then do some site visits during construction, then finally do a blower door test. Not sure what is done if you try to do it after construction.

]]> http://www.homeconstructionimprovement.com/total-house-construction-series/#comment-54931 Brad Wed, 02 Mar 2011 19:04:57 +0000 http://localhost/test/2008/08/total-house-construction-series-foundation-to-finish/#comment-54931 How do you get a new home energy star certified? I have my BPI Certifcates and a builder who interested in having me help him get energy star certified. Is the HERS certification required to complete the process?? How do you get a new home energy star certified? I have my BPI Certifcates and a builder who interested in having me help him get energy star certified. Is the HERS certification required to complete the process??

]]> http://www.homeconstructionimprovement.com/total-house-construction-series/#comment-20947 Harvey Tribute Windows are Green | Today's Green Construction Sat, 12 Sep 2009 11:20:40 +0000 http://localhost/test/2008/08/total-house-construction-series-foundation-to-finish/#comment-20947 [...] week one of my crews has been installing the new Harvey Tribute windows in the new Energy Star home we’re building for a customer. This new line of windows from Harvey is a really great way to [...] [...] week one of my crews has been installing the new Harvey Tribute windows in the new Energy Star home we’re building for a customer. This new line of windows from Harvey is a really great way to [...]

]]> http://www.homeconstructionimprovement.com/total-house-construction-series/#comment-16229 Wood Truss Erection Tips | Safety and Organization | Home Construction Improvement Wed, 22 Jul 2009 23:55:56 +0000 http://localhost/test/2008/08/total-house-construction-series-foundation-to-finish/#comment-16229 [...] on the Total House Construction Series – Foundation to Finish the crew erected the wood trusses. I’d like to share some wood truss erection tips that will [...] [...] on the Total House Construction Series – Foundation to Finish the crew erected the wood trusses. I’d like to share some wood truss erection tips that will [...]

]]> http://www.homeconstructionimprovement.com/total-house-construction-series/#comment-2901 New House Energy Efficient Details | Home Construction Improvement Thu, 12 Feb 2009 01:34:41 +0000 http://localhost/test/2008/08/total-house-construction-series-foundation-to-finish/#comment-2901 [...] few months I’ll be showcasing the construction of a new home from the foundation to finish, Total House Construction Series. One of the interesting aspects of this new home will be all the energy efficient design features. [...] [...] few months I’ll be showcasing the construction of a new home from the foundation to finish, Total House Construction Series. One of the interesting aspects of this new home will be all the energy efficient design features. [...]

]]> http://www.homeconstructionimprovement.com/total-house-construction-series/#comment-2897 House Building Lot | Home Construction Improvement Thu, 12 Feb 2009 01:33:43 +0000 http://localhost/test/2008/08/total-house-construction-series-foundation-to-finish/#comment-2897 [...] are ready to start building the new house that I mentioned in Total House Construction Series - Frame To Finish. The photo was taken today of the existing house building lot prior to construction. The only thing [...] [...] are ready to start building the new house that I mentioned in Total House Construction Series – Frame To Finish. The photo was taken today of the existing house building lot prior to construction. The only thing [...]

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