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Originally Posted by island911
I thought that was done with green paint?
Seriously, most everyone wants Smart home construction, which is cost effective and livable. Engineers and Architects have been balancing efficiencies for sometime with out the ridiculous guise of saving the planet thru construction. If the balance of need is truly minimal impact on the planet, find a cave somewhere.
Sorry for the sarcasm, but I get Soooo tired of everything being green-washed.
Somebody PLEASE make it stop!  |
Dude, I hear ya. I'm not a hippy, tree-hugging, planet-saving kind of person. But I'll do my part when it makes financial sense.
There are some really new, neat and affordable ways to conserve energy. Using SIPS (
structural insulated panels) and spray foam are two good examples.
If the technology is there and the price is right, it only makes sense to use it.
FWIW, I also priced out solar panels. What a joke! It would have cost my somewhere between $20k-$30k just to generate enough energy to heat my water. And that wasn't even a guarantee - the water would be tied to a backup system. You would think that by now, solar panels / technology would be much more affordable.
At his point my house is about 80% complete. Just looking for some feedback from those who have implemented the SIPS and spray foam.
Lastly, it wouldn't be so bad to be "off grid" at some point. I'd love nothing more than to have a self-sustaining home.