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8 Green Building Mistakes

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Jetson Green has highlighted 5 Common Green Building Mistakes and we couldn't agree more. They include:

1. Wasted Resources - use scraps where possible, save materials for other projects, or donate extras to reuse centers
2. Poorly Selected and Installed Insulation - use blown-in or spray foam insulation products to improve energy performance and minimize air leakage (and coordinate with ventilation system)
3. Improper Flashing and Drainage Planes for Water Management - update your know-how on flashing and drainage planes to control water and moisture
4. Tight Homes Built Without Intentional Ventilation - install whole house ventilation systems in all homes to provide fresh, clean air in tight homes
5. HVAC Ducts Installed in Unconditioned Space - layout and install all ductwork to run in conditioned space to improve efficiency and reduce wasted energy


We'd also like to add:

6. Overspending to buy "green" sustainable products - a luxury sustainable product industry has grown, some products are responsible while others are just superfluous.
7. Windows - Replacing used windows for new ones when the original windows worked fine and just needed some maintenance (insulation, air sealing).
8. Consider Advanced Wall Framing - We all do what we can but if you are starting from scratch on a green home don't let a builder talk you out of considering advanced wall framing techniques that are beneficial to the environment and more efficient.

Charles & Hudson | March 4, 2009 | Comments () |

 

 

  • Poorly Selected and Installed Insulation - use blown-in or spray foam insulation products to improve energy performance and minimize air leakage (and coordinate with ventilation system)
  • Hey mistakes are like this... Poorly Selected and Installed Insulation - use blown-in or spray foam insulation products to improve energy performance and minimize air leakage (and coordinate with ventilation system)
  • Ron Brenner
    This is a good list. You might also check out my top 10 green things to


  • THANK YOU FOR THE TIPS, THEY ARE NOW FILED SO I CAN PULL THEM UP FOR A RE-
    FRESH WHEN NEEDED. I APPRECIATE THE SHARING OF INFO, AND KEEP UP THE GOOD
    WORK. SMOKEY MILLER
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