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Before you break ground on a new house, give your utility companies a call. They can help you avoid unnecessary expenses and construction delays.
In newer homes, energy-efficient building practices are used to avoid drafts, but these air tight homes can result in uncomfortable air quality and ventilation.
See our Air Quality section for more information.
In this video: An industry expert discusses green technologies that improve air quality in new construction.
Before you break ground on a new house, give your utility companies a call. They can help you avoid unnecessary expenses and construction delays.
An energy rater can help make your new home more energy-efficient through every stage of the construction process.
Check out a new neighborhood concept and see how one builder is changing the way homes are built with a goal to use zero energy.
An insulated concrete form (ICF) system eliminates the cold drafts typical of wood-frame construction.
When building your new home, don't forget about the importance of energy-conserving products like furnaces, air conditioners and appliances.
Structural insulated panels, also called SIPs, foam-core panels or stress-skin panels, are significantly more airtight than stud walls.