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March 19, 2009 PODCAST WITH DAVID JOHNSTON
Join host Chris Stanton and his guest, David Johnston, as they explore such territories as sustainability, green building, future-proofing your home, and radically transforming the entire construction industry.
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April 22, 2009 PODCAST WITH DAVID JOHNSTON
Excerpt from the Residential Green Certification Training in Golden. David speaks on the topic of Indoor Air Quality.
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Green Question from Community
Q: I live in a modern house built in 1953. 50% of the exterior walls are glass or glass swinging or sliding doors. The house is on top of a hill in one of the windier parts of CT. I am looking to slow down air infiltration and make my windows more efficient (most are non coated double glazed). I am trying to figure out how to find the best replacement doors and windows and also how to find a contractor who can install them the way they are supposed to be installed. I would also like to find a firm that could do an air infusion test to show me how leaky the house is and where the worst spots are.
Thanks,
John
A: Hello John, Thanks for your question regarding new windows and doors. Before you start, it's a good idea to get an energy audit done on your home to find out where your home is losing energy. Some energy companies provide this for their customers, co...