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How to cope with outside insulation

January 28th, 2010 · No Comments

ASK A BUILDER
By CCHRC Staff
The “Ask a Builder” series is dedicated to answering some of the many questions Fairbanks residents have about building, energy and the many other parts of home life.
Q: What are some of the risks with adding insulation to the outside of my home?
It is a complex issue, and what works [...]

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6 Awe-Inspiring New Green Homes

January 25th, 2010 · No Comments

From The Daily Green:
Way beyond shipping container homes, these fresh green buildings are at the cutting edge of style and convenience.
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Windows offer more than a view, but you have to know what you’re installing

January 21st, 2010 · No Comments

ASK A BUILDER
By CCHRC Staff
The “Ask a Builder” series is dedicated to answering some of the many questions Fairbanks residents have about building, energy and the many other parts of home life.
Q: What windows are preferred for a passive solar home, double- or triple-pane? With or without coatings? Which coatings? What type of [...]

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PORTAL and ACHP to host consumer workshops

January 8th, 2010 · No Comments

Learn how to do or direct your own energy efficient improvements. Attend an informative workshop FREE TO THE PUBLIC! Workshops are brought to you by Alaska Housing Finance Corporation.
The following workshops will be held from 6-8 pm at the Cold Climate Housing Research Center, 1000 Fairbanks Street, near West Valley High School and the University [...]

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Frosty rooftop vents might mean trouble in the attic

January 7th, 2010 · No Comments

ASK A BUILDER
by CCHRC Staff
The “Ask a Builder” series is dedicated to answering some of the many questions Fairbanks residents have about building, energy and the many other parts of home life.
Q: I have a cold roof. The other day I noticed frost on the vents that are high up on the end walls of [...]

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Category: Alaskan Efforts · Building Structure · Energy Focus Articles · Northern Living · PORTAL
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7 Home Improvements to Do in 2010

January 5th, 2010 · No Comments

From The Daily Green:
You can get $1,500 or more in tax credits for these home fixes — if you do the work in 2010. So make these your new year’s resolutions.
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A heat pump, for what it’s worth

December 30th, 2009 · No Comments

ASK A BUILDER
By CCHRC Staff
The “Ask a Builder” series is dedicated to answering some of the many questions Fairbanks residents have about building, energy, and the many other parts of home life.
Q: What is a heat pump and can it work in Fairbanks?
A heat pump is a mechanical system that uses a series [...]

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Category: Alaskan Efforts · Building Structure · Energy Focus Articles · Energy, Renewable · Northern Living · PORTAL · Sustainable Living
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Got icy window panes? Your home might be too humid

December 17th, 2009 · No Comments

ASK A BUILDER
By Cold Climate Housing Research Center Staff
The “Ask a Builder” series is dedicated to answering some of the many questions Fairbanks residents have about building, energy and the many other parts of home life.
Q: I have double-pane windows. Every year I get large amounts of frost buildup on the pane facing the [...]

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When is it time to replace your boiler?

December 2nd, 2009 · No Comments

ASK A BUILDER
By CCHRC Staff
The “Ask a Builder” series is dedicated to answering some of the many questions Fairbanks residents have about building, energy and the many other parts of home life.
Q: Oftentimes, if you get an energy rating done, replacing the boiler is the top recommendation. Is it worth the money and effort?
Boilers [...]

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In your home, let the sun shine in

November 18th, 2009 · No Comments

ASK A BUILDER
By CCHRC Staff
The “Ask a Builder” series is dedicated to answering some of the many questions Fairbanks residents have about building, energy and the many other parts of home life.
Q: Why is it beneficial to have south-facing windows on a home?
Because of the orientation with the sun, south-facing windows bring in both [...]

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