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Here are some links for products and good information about
building green I know of.
If you have other sites or products to share
with me I would appreciate it. I know there are new things happening
everyday. E-Mail
Paul Wellman
I will start with where I believe the over all answer to our current
global crisis is clearly spelled out. American Hydrogen Association is
the voice of Roy McAlister. Roy was in on the development of the
hydrogen fuel cell for the space industry. Fuel cells are real and
there to use. I HIGHLY recommend Mr. McAlister's book The Solar Hydrogen Civilization (all
the answers are in there).
CEMPO Forms www.cempo.com is
the
core of my building system. CEMPO allows flexibility in design,
is unsurpassed in energy
efficiency, is very cost effective, completely hypo-allergenic, easy to
use (yes You could do it) and creates a bomb proof structure
as well.
I have developed a steel frame system
to replace wooden floor and roof systems. This steel frame will be
fabricated
from steel that is manufactured from recycled steel. I am researching
recycling
smelters to find the biggest percentage of recycled steel possible.
This
steel framing makes the building stronger. Bigger spans for floors and
roofs
are easy with the added strength of steel over wood. Bigger spans allow
more
flexibility in design. Of course one of the biggest advantages of using
steel
is we are saving the last of the trees on the planet as green forests
instead
of green money. Check out the Steel
Recycling Institute for much more information.
I
am gearing up to build using the LEED
Certification Program. this is the most well
thought out
program I know of. Project Certification will guarantee your project
will be built as environmentally responsible, be as energy efficient as
possible and be a healthy a place to live or work.
Building green allows you to receive tax breaks see info at Energy
Star. Here is an excellent government sponsored thing!
Polyurethane
Foam and
Coating Manufacturers When possible I use a sprayed
polyurethane roof system. This amazing product has many
advantages over most roof systems. For instance sprayed polyurethane
roofs offer the perfect surface for easy, clean water harvesting. They
can't mold or mildew and are virtually indestructible.The link here
takes you to a site
that can tell you more than you probably want to know. Trust me it is
an excellent choice in many different applications. Sprayed
polyurethane is the best insulator I know. This is what is used on the
space shuttle. I know they are having a bit of a problem with it
falling off in flight but then I hope your home is not launched.
Sunrise Alternative
Energy has been here in Oklahoma to
help you conserve energy, incorporate energy efficiency,
generate your
own energy, and develop a more sustainable way of
life at your home and
your business for thirty years. They are experts in Solar
Power, Wind Power, Geothermal Heating and Cooling, Energy Efficiency,
and Sustainability. As pioneers in alternative energy in the metro
and all over the state, they have been and will be here for the long
haul
to help you say “no” to ever-rising energy prices and “yes” to free and
renewable energy.
Electric
Green
Solar can outfit you with sun power. David is a wizard with
residential solar hot water and photo-voltaic systems.
If you don't have solar or geothermal (or even if you do) TARM
USA Inc. produces
boilers that can be fired with a variety of fuels. They will supply all
of the domestic hot water and heat you home needs using gas, oil or
wood. It won't matter what the weather or your gas or electric
companies do. Easiest way, I have found, to assure that your energy
needs will not be subject to
only one source. If wood
is readily available (cheap) you can heat with wood. TARM's high tech
boilers operate at over 80% efficiency. This kind
of efficiency allows me to recommend them even though I am not a big
fan of wood heat in general because of the pollution caused by most
wood burning appliances.
Form-A-Drain by CertainTeed is the patented 3-in-1 foundation
solution that forms footings,
provides an integrated drainage system, and can be easily adapted to
vent radon where needed. Designed for residential basement
applications, Form-A-Drain consists of lineal sections installed as the
foundation footing forms. Unlike standard wood forms, Form-A-Drain
lineals stay in place permanently after completion of the concrete
pour, enabling them to function as a foundation drainage system and —
because they form a complete sub-slab perimeter loop around the
foundation — a key element of a radon reduction system. And because it
stays in place, Form-A-Drain shaves valuable time from the construction
schedule; there’s no need to return the next day to remove, strip,
clean and transport forms to the next jobsite.
Honda Multi-Fuel
Generators be prepared. One of these and a Tarm boiler and
you are there. Well you might want some food too.
Please
visit DwellGreen.com They are
a
Green Real
Estate
Directory and Green Building Resource - Their purpose is to provide a
one
stop resource to help consumers improve performance, have positive
impact on the environment and to help emerging entrepreneurs and
service providers connect with customers. Families can make informed
decisions about buying or renting a green home, "greening" an existing
home, or simply find resources like green building professionals,
products and services. They are
new and deserve your support!