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Sheetrock: Installation

Sheetrock: Installation Replacing Sheetrock Video shows the replacing of sheetrock as part of a an energy wise residential renovation.  Once replaced all walls will receive a cellulose insulation injection for increased R-Value and soundproofing. [vimeo width="600" height="475"]http://vimeo.com/31274022[/vimeo]Continue Reading!

Insulation: Cellulose

Insulation: Cellulose Cellulose Injection An excellent way to insulate residential remodels is by injecting cellulose insulation into walls.  Replacing old fiberglass batts and using cellulose in exposed cavities is recommended for a variety of reasons including increased R-Value. [vimeo width="600" height="475"]http://vimeo.com/31259428[/vimeo]Continue Reading!

Insulation: Interior Wall Wrap

Insulation: Interior Wall Wrap Preparation For Cellulose When pushing for an inspection GEE often uses interior wall wrap to hold the cellulose prior to hanging additional sheetrock.  Rogelio Covarrubias and the team install two brands (one for exterior and another for interior walls). [vimeo width="600" height="475"]http://vimeo.com/31257457[/vimeo]Continue Reading!

What Is A Home Energy Rating?

Home Energy Ratings A home energy rating involves an analysis of a home’s construction plans and onsite inspections. Based on the home’s plans, the Home Energy Rater uses an energy efficiency software package to perform an energy analysis of the home’s design. This analysis yields a projected, pre-construction HERS Index. Upon completion of the plan review, the rater will work with the builder to identify the energy efficiency improvements needed to ensure the house will meet ENERGY STAR performance guidelines. The rater then conducts onsite inspections, typically including a blower door test (to test the leakiness of the house) and a duct...Continue Reading!

GEE and DOE (IBACOS) Joint Venture Overview

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416 Nebraska

Hi, I'm Andrew Martinez and I am an entreprenuer in training. I'm learning from a good friend of mine who owns Green Earth Equities. In this area I will be posting my experiences with Green renovating in Nebraska. A good friend of mine owns a 2 story Tri-Plex apartment house, one unit upstairs and two upstairs. It was built in 1900 and was in pretty bad shape; probably the worst on the block.  Apparently in the 1900's balloon framing was pretty common out here. One of the first homes I got to work on is a living history farm. The...Continue Reading!

110830 Home Performance Made Simple

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Installing TED 1000 Home Energy Monitor

Watch as Dave Robinson leads you through the ins and outs of installing and using his favorite home energy monitor, the TED 1000.  Recently moving from Fresno California to Round Hill Virginia he's interested in monitoring the energy impact between climates and construction standards. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOGiuhsSWZA[/youtube]Continue Reading!

Intro and Interview with GEE Team

Watch GreenEarthEquities abridged introduction and interviews with Dave Robinson and our Energy Renovation Team. A one hour extended version of these interviews is available to G.E.A.R. members.  For more information click here. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NU0YwDyyZc4[/youtube]Continue Reading!

Wholesale Marking Interview Part 3

Part 3 of 3: Join Dave as he interviews Sam Okenyi Jr. and Chris Williams from Triforce Real Estate, Wholesale residential real estate marketers from Fresno CA. . Part 2 is also available to G.E.A.R. members. For more information click here. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPTjYxpTj0Y[/youtube]Continue Reading!