Framing options
You have energy efficient and sustainable options when it comes to framing your new home.
You have energy efficient and sustainable options when it comes to framing your new home.
Structural insulated panels, also called SIPs, foam-core panels or stress-skin panels, are significantly more airtight than stud walls.
Using the sun's stored energy to heat your home reduces your conventional energy consumption.
When building your new home, don't forget about the importance of energy-conserving products like furnaces, air conditioners and appliances.
Your roof and attic play the most crucial role in your home's energy efficiency system, reducing your energy costs during the winter and summer.
A century-old barn gets the ultimate makeover - with lots of energy-smart technology.
Our four-part series explores how to handle comfort issues in a new home.
An energy-smart builder will help you make the right choices for your family and lifestyle.