Interviewing Your Building Professional
Interview questions to help you select a builder/contractor that has shown that they’re keeping up with the latest in high performance building.
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For Homeowners
Vital information for people getting ready to build a new home or retrofit a home in New England
- Unlock the Secrets to Getting Your Dream Home
- Interviewing Your Building Professional
- Read Before You Ventilate
- Building Back to the Roots: Sustainable Homes, Vermont-Style
- Why Weatherization is Important for Homeowners to Understand
- Weatherization Incentives in Vermont: Empowering Homes for a Greener Future
- Replacing Clapboard or Just Repainting?
- Worst materials to use in Building
- How to buy a Heat Pump System
- Tips to Help You Save Money When Building or Remodeling Your Home
- The Ultimate Heat Pump Guide (Ductless-Air Source)
- 5 ways using a high-performance builder saves you money
- Risks of Spray Foam Insulation
- DID YOU KNOW: Spray Foam Insulation
- Empowering New Englanders and New Yorkers: Revolutionizing High Performance Homes
- Vermont Tax Increment Financing Changes: Implications for Homeowners
How to buy a Heat Pump System
How to buy a heat pump system? SEON answers the questions you need to know – and gives you the questions you need to ask. For those living in the New England and Northeast region. (Special thanks to Efficiency Vermont)
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Weatherization Incentives in Vermont: Empowering Homes for a Greener Future
Efficiency Vermont is a member of SEON. Here is how they are making a difference. In an effort to promote energy efficiency, cost savings, and a more sustainable future, Vermont has embarked on an ambitious journey by allocating funds to provide weatherization incentives to its residents with moderate incomes. This initiative, facilitated by Efficiency Vermont,
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What homeowners with children need to know about the Vermont Bill that addresses Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) in schools
This section addresses Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) testing, remediation, and removal in schools in the state of Vermont. Here’s what homeowners, particularly those with school-age children, need to know about this section: 1. PCB Testing in Schools: The Department of Environmental Conservation, in consultation with the Department of Health and the Agency of Education, will use
Vermont Tax Increment Financing Changes: Implications for Homeowners
Introduction: Vermont’s recent amendments to tax increment financing laws have potential implications for homeowners. In this article, we will delve into the changes made to §§ 1895, 1896, 5404a, and related sections, exploring how these alterations could affect homeowners and their property tax liabilities. Amendment to § 1895 – Original Taxable Value: The amendment to
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Why Weatherization is Important for Homeowners to Understand
All tapings of SEON’s Public Forums are in one location on Brattleboro Community TV. See SEON on TV here. Thank you Brattleboro Community TV See just one of the videos in action below
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Did You Know: Your Home is Breathing
Did you know your living spaces are alive and breathing, just like you? They deal with all kinds of moisture, provide you fresh air, and protect you from pollutants. WARNING: An untrained builder will often build without a controlled ventilation system. Why is this important? Look at it this way: The human body relies on
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Read Before You Ventilate
Read Before You Ventilate Introduction: Proper ventilation is essential for maintaining a healthy and comfortable home environment. Whether you’re a new homeowner or considering upgrading your ventilation system, there are several important factors to consider before making any decisions. In this article, we will guide you through key considerations that can help you make informed
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Building Back to the Roots: Sustainable Homes, Vermont-Style
Vermont is renowned for its charming older homes, barns, and churches that encapsulate the quintessential Vermont dream. Building the Vermont Dream means embracing sustainable practices today, reminiscent of those older homes that reflect the wisdom of our great-great grandparents. Our ancestors were deeply committed to sustainable building, utilizing natural materials, incorporating passive solar design, and employing other techniques to create energy-efficient and environmentally friendly homes. However, over time, we deviated from these practices in pursuit of convenience and cost-effectiveness. To restore Vermont’s legacy of sustainable building and create a future that honors our past, we must understand why we strayed and take action. By educating ourselves and promoting sustainable building, we can revive our connection to heritage, reinstate sustainable practices, and forge a path towards a greener future for Vermont.
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Go Green with Sustainable Alternatives to Portland Cement
This is one of those things you want to know before you build or retrofit / remodel your home. As homeowners, it’s our responsibility to ensure that our homes are not just comfortable and beautiful, but also environmentally responsible. One critical aspect that is often overlooked in residential construction is the use of Portland cement.
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