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Building Science, that is. Building science is the concept of the “house as a system” – every part of a house affects the other to make a complete, efficient, and well operating machine. For too long contractors have not taken a hard look at all the systems in a house and how they relate to one another. The framers do their thing, the HVAC sub does his (or hers), then the insulators to theirs, the house gets finished, and when its done, the owner complains of drafts, hot spots, humidity, mold, and, eventually, rotting siding and windows. Homes are incredibly complicated structures that need to be looked at very carefully to make sure they operate properly. We need to keep water out, heat in (or out, depending on the season), dehumidify when it is humid, keep the moisture in when it is dry, and, generally, make sure that the house is detailed correctly for local climate. High quality building science training is the key component of green remodeling. Make some time in your busy schedule to take a class or two to learn more about how homes work – you will be a better contractor for it.

Links:

• EEBA Houses that Work Training 
• Home Performance with Energy Star
• NAHB Green Building for Building Professionals 
• NARI Green Remodeling Training 
• REGreen Guidelines