With the more stringent 2014 Florida Building Codes now in effect, the questions that often arise from my homeowner and builder clients are “How much benefit in the Energy Forms do you get by using spray foam versus batt or blow-in insulation?”, and “how much insulation do I need to Read more
Ductless split system heat pumps, also known as mini-splits have become more prevalent in residential construction in the past few years, particularly for small home additions. There are some advantages to using these systems over ducted a/c systems, but of course its not all rosy – there are some disadvantages. To Read more
As most of us are finding out since July 1st, the new building codes are more stringent, requiring greater energy efficiency. Simply translated – this means higher construction cost. Now even higher insulation values are needed to demonstrate energy compliance – and for attics, this can be a real challenge. Read more
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Adoption of new energy efficiency codes have moved the industry toward the construction of super-insulated homes. In theory this should mean that a super-insulated home should require a smaller air conditioning unit when compared to a home of equivalent size that is not super-insulted. Right? Well, the answer is – Read more
According to the International Code Council (ICC), on June 30th, you will be permitting all your Florida construction under the new 5th addition of the Florida Building Code. Here’s summary of the energy related changes to the code that will likely effect your cost to build: 1. More High-efficacy lighting Read more
It’s amazing what apps are available now with smart phones. One of best ones recently available for those of us in the construction industry, is the thermal imaging app (or infrared camera app) now available for Android & iOS phones. The app works with a plug-in device. By the way, it’s Read more
There’s money to be saved with selecting your high performance windows without significantly impacting energy performance. With regards to energy, window design in Florida means keeping solar heat gain out High performance windows achieve this by applying a low emissivity coating (low-E) to the inner glass pane of a double Read more
I want to put some money back into the pockets of some of my builder and homeowner clients, so I wrote this post. If I can communicate back to my clients what is actually required for Energy Compliance (Energy Forms), then maybe someone out there will benefit from it. If Read more