Advanced Framing Techniques… or "How to build a better house" – Part2 of 7
My post on “Thermal Bridging” kicked off a series of articles that I have wanted to share for a long time. These articles cover issues,
Read more »About tankless hot water heaters
So I just got out of interesting meeting with a potential client and the discussion came up about tankless hot water heaters and are they always the best solution to any given situation? Simple answer is NO! There never is “a” best solution to any given situation.
Read more »Southlake Addition
CLICK ON IMAGE TO SEE THE FULL PROJECT PORTFOLIO Beautiful addition/outdoor space conversion of a Frank Welch designed Residence in Southlake, TX. This home has many green features such as reclaimed hardwood floors, spray-foam insulation, super efficient Pella windows and doors, low-VOC finishes and paints etc etc. Check out the full gallery on Flickr or …
Read more »Home Star – what Homeowners should know!
Any idea what Home Star is? Yeah…. probably read about it in the news lately. But do you really know what it is about and how it could positively affect your pocket book during your next remodeling project? Let’s take a closer look: From the Home Star Website: “HOME STAR is proposed new legislation to …
Read more »The Home Energy Audit – Part1
For us, Green Building and Remodeling is all about efficiency. There’s efficiency in managing resources, construction waste and of course…. using energy. How do we know how efficient our existing homes are before we start a remodel? And how do we know if the improvements we made worked as anticipated? Answer: A Home Energy Audit. …
Read more »Energy Audit and Retrofit of a Mid-Century Modern Masterpiece: Part1
have to admit I love Mid-Century Modern architecture and I feel very fortunate to get the chance to work on this fabulous house.
Built in 1958 by famous Texas architect O’Neil Ford, this home is one of the architectural gems in Dallas. It has been kept in great shape over the years and all repairs and upgrades were done in a way to preserve the architectural integrity of the home itself. This has its pros and cons, especially when it comes to energy efficiency. At 4,678 sqft the home is an energy hog…. so the homeowners have enlisted EGC Custom Homes to come up with a game plan how to make this beautiful residence more energy efficient without destroying the architectural integrity.
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