A Blower Door Test is now required in Michigan on every new home. It is also required on additions and major renovations. What happens if the house fails the Blower Door Test? I get this question all the time. A Blower Door Test is a test to see how air tight a home is. The […]
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Michigan Energy Code implementation aftermath
By Andrew Lesperance on September 8, 2016 in Building Science, Construction Practices, Energy Saving, Energy Saving Products, Energy Saving Tips, Green Building, Green Construcion Tips, Technology
Well, we are now roughly 6 months in with the new Michigan Energy Code. What is the aftermath? Code changes are always stressful for a builder, as they should be. There are so many moving parts to the building process that major changes can cause a lot of stress. Surprisingly the transition into the 2015 Michigan […]
The HERS Index Rating in less than 3 minutes
By Andrew Lesperance on August 3, 2016 in Building Materials, Building Science, Construction Practices, Energy, Energy Saving, Energy Saving Products, Energy Saving Tips, Green Building, Green Construcion Tips, Technology
The HERS Index is can be a bit complicated to understand. Watch this video to get a better idea of what it is and why you would want to buy a home that has this type of rating.
10 tips on how to get your home ready for winter
By Andrew Lesperance on November 16, 2015 in Building Science, Energy, Energy Saving, Energy Saving Products, Energy Saving Tips, Green Construcion Tips, Technology
Winter is approaching fast and here at GreenEdge we like to put out some tips on how to prepare your home for the winter months. Here in West Michigan it won’t be long and will will have snow on the ground. Last year at this time we were already shoveling. Some of these ideas deal […]
Energy efficient upgrades are not paying off
By Andrew Lesperance on August 14, 2015 in Building Materials, Building Science, Construction Practices, Energy, Energy Saving, Energy Saving Products, Energy Saving Tips, Green Building, Green Construcion Tips, Technology
Weatherization programs throughout the country have gained popularity over the years. Here in West Michigan you hear radio commercials all the time by DTE Energy advertising their weatherization program. States are even expected to expand programs such as the DOE’s federal weatherization program with a goal of reducing emissions from power generation. Are these programs working? […]
