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Robert Swinburne - high performance architect. Building Science homes in New England.

Empowering New Englanders and New Yorkers: Revolutionizing High Performance Homes

Are you a new homebuilder or retrofitter with dreams of creating a sustainable and energy-efficient living space? Look no further than the wealth of nonprofit organizations in New England and New York dedicated to helping you turn your vision into reality. These organizations offer invaluable resources and support, connecting you with energy and lighting efficiency solutions, and helping you live the New England dream.

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Save Money using a high-performance builder to build a new home or retrofit an old home. Here are the five tips you need to know. It's all about Building Science! Welcome to SEON (Sustainable Energy Outreach Network)

Unlock the Secrets to Getting Your Dream Home

For Homeowners / seon

5 Essential Tips You MUST Know Before Building Or Retrofitting a Home

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Repairing clapboards - watch out for infestation of bugs or rodents. Use a high-performance builder to ensure efficiency, quality and sustainability

7 ways badly replaced clapboards attract bugs and rodents

For Homeowners / seon

Do you know that there are at least 7 reasons why pests and rodents get into your house via your clapboard?

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Should I repair or replace my clapboards - watch out for infestation of bugs or rodents. Use a high-performance builder to ensure efficiency, quality and sustainability

Replacing Clapboard or Just Repainting?

For Homeowners / seon

Q. How do I know whether it is wise to replace our clapboard or just repaint, and if we replace it, what should we do if the sheathing has no weather resistant barrier? How do I pay for this? Can I do this in stages?

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What you need to know about The New Law For Residential Building Contractors, building science policy and legislation, SEON

Worst materials to use in Building

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Here is a list of 20 of the worst materials and tactics some builders use to cut costs for homeowners when building or retrofitting their homes, that end up costing a lot more money and health issues down the line.

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Building science training and leadership skills workshops in Vermont SEON sustainable energy outreach network

Building Science: Winter/Spring 2023 Class Schedule

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Basics of High Performance Building Workshops and Training – Winter/Spring 2023 Class Schedule.
Knowledge of basic carpentry skills through NCCER is an essential foundation for the required learning as a high performance builder. Understanding carpentry terms and skills, building components, and even proper handling of equipment, is necessary to anchor learning of air and water barriers and promote overall safety. This approach also relieves production oriented builders from diverting resources to educate entry level employees on carpentry basics.

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Interview questions to help you select a builder/contractor that has shown that they’re keeping up with the latest in high performance building.

Interviewing Your Building Professional

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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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What to do when you want to buy a heat pump system? SEON answers the questions you need to know - and you need to ask.

How to buy a Heat Pump System

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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

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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

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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

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