Does anyone know if it's better to run the A/C constantly but for shorter period of time is more energy efficient that turning it on (and having it run constantly) when it's really warm after having not been on for a while?
Just kind of wondering as it's pretty hot by me and I'm looking for the best way to save energy but still be able to sleep at night.
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Digg.com
http://www.digg.com has some great posts about living green. In particular is an article written with ideas for "city-dwellers" on how to have a green roof. here is a selection from that article:
"Intensive green roofs often have a soil depth of a foot or more, and require substantial structural elements to support the weight of the whole roof. Intensive roofs can sustain a wide range of plant species and typically require a fair amount of regular maintenance"
"Intensive green roofs often have a soil depth of a foot or more, and require substantial structural elements to support the weight of the whole roof. Intensive roofs can sustain a wide range of plant species and typically require a fair amount of regular maintenance"
www.treehugger.com
Another great site for tips on green living is http://www.treehugger.com
Among other great advice, they offer a top 10 list for green living tips. Here's a selection from their green living page
"What’s the Big Deal?
The future is green, and you just found it. These days you probably feel flooded by dire-sounding environmental news ("the Earth is set to deflate by 2011") and endless suggestions for greener living ("algae cold-fusion reactors for your shoes"). But fret not. We're here to help sort things out and get your eco show on the road. Here, we bring it back to basics and break it down into bite sized chunks of simple, everyday ways to live a greener, healthier, more ethical (and ultimately more fun) life. So read on. And remember, if you have a friend, relative, or colleague who needs a little help on the green front, send them this way."
Among other great advice, they offer a top 10 list for green living tips. Here's a selection from their green living page
"What’s the Big Deal?
The future is green, and you just found it. These days you probably feel flooded by dire-sounding environmental news ("the Earth is set to deflate by 2011") and endless suggestions for greener living ("algae cold-fusion reactors for your shoes"). But fret not. We're here to help sort things out and get your eco show on the road. Here, we bring it back to basics and break it down into bite sized chunks of simple, everyday ways to live a greener, healthier, more ethical (and ultimately more fun) life. So read on. And remember, if you have a friend, relative, or colleague who needs a little help on the green front, send them this way."
NRDC: Green Living
The National Resources Defense Council (NRDC) has a great site on how the average homeowner can live green. They have a "green living toolkit" and "guides for building green". Check out the site at http://www.nrdc.org/
here's a quote from their main "green living" page
"You've been meaning to do it -- start a compost pile, buy recycled paper, trade in that pollution-spewing gas guzzler for a cleaner, more fuel-efficient model -- but you've never quite gotten around to it. Well, there's no better time than the present to begin turning your environmental ideals into environmental action. So we've compiled some ideas to help you get started. No one can do it all, and new habits are hard to form. But we encourage you to bookmark this page and then check back each month for a refresher. Even small changes will help in the battle to preserve our planet!"
here's a quote from their main "green living" page
"You've been meaning to do it -- start a compost pile, buy recycled paper, trade in that pollution-spewing gas guzzler for a cleaner, more fuel-efficient model -- but you've never quite gotten around to it. Well, there's no better time than the present to begin turning your environmental ideals into environmental action. So we've compiled some ideas to help you get started. No one can do it all, and new habits are hard to form. But we encourage you to bookmark this page and then check back each month for a refresher. Even small changes will help in the battle to preserve our planet!"
Monday, June 2, 2008
HGTV SoundStop article
Check out the article about SoundStop created by HGTV!! http://www.hgtvpro.com/hpro/np_editorpicks/article/0,2623,HPRO_26596_5843965,00.html
SoundStop Flooring Underlayment
KNIGHT CELOTEX ANNOUNCES SOUNDSTOP® FIBERBOARD UNDERLAYMENT IS GREEN AND NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE
Low cost, environmentally friendly, easily available
NORTHFIELD, IL - Knight-Celotex, the world leader in fiberboard technology, today announced their SoundStop® sound deadening underlayment product is all-natural and now available via the newly launched website www.soundstopunderlayment.com.
When compared to other flooring underlayment options, SoundStop® Underlayment is an organic product offering excellent sound testing results.
Composed of bio-based, pre-consumer content (wood chip or sugarcane fibers), and utilizing a binding agent consisting of natural vegetable starch, SoundStop® Underlayment is composed of 93% natural materials.
By achieving impact isolation class (IIC) ratings of 57, SoundStop® Underlayment effectively deadens footfall noise on hardwood or laminate floors as well as sound transfer between rooms. SoundStop® Underlayment is easily installable over a typical floor system or a concrete slab, with the flooring being laid directly over the underlayment.
“SoundStop Underlayment provides the consumer a quality underlayment product with quality results” said Amy Smith, director of marketing. “The fact that our underlayment is truly a green building product sets us apart from the competition and offers more benefits at a lower cost.”
Perfect for multi-family dwellings, condos, offices or high-rises, SoundStop® Underlayment offers superior performance at a low cost while maintaining its all-natural composition, making it the simple choice for any homeowner, contractor or installer.
Site forman Justin Lewellyn recommends the product: “SoundStop® Underlayment solves my customers’ noise problems and adds great value at a low price. I know the job will be a success the first time.”
-more-
The demand for green building products is on the rise. Builders and architects need to meet building codes and consumers are becoming more environmentally aware and product savvy.
Homeowners are interested in sound deadening flooring underlayment options but can’t afford the high costs of premium products currently on the market.
Knight-Celotex SoundStop® Underlayment offers a cost-effective, environmentally friendly sound deadening option for homeowners and builders.
Knight-Celotex is headquartered in the Chicago suburb of Northfield, IL. The company is the world’s leading manufacturer of fiberboard products for residential and commercial construction. Knight-Celotex brands include SoundStop® Sound Deadening Wall Systems, SturdyBrace® structural sheathing, Premium Wall Sheathing, Structodek® commercial roofing products, and Flexcell™ Expansion Joint Filler. Knight-Celotex manufacturing facilities are located in Danville, VA, Lisbon Falls, and Sunbury, PA.
Specific test results or installation information is available by calling 1-800-596-9699 or visit http://www.SoundStopUnderlayment.com
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Low cost, environmentally friendly, easily available
NORTHFIELD, IL - Knight-Celotex, the world leader in fiberboard technology, today announced their SoundStop® sound deadening underlayment product is all-natural and now available via the newly launched website www.soundstopunderlayment.com.
When compared to other flooring underlayment options, SoundStop® Underlayment is an organic product offering excellent sound testing results.
Composed of bio-based, pre-consumer content (wood chip or sugarcane fibers), and utilizing a binding agent consisting of natural vegetable starch, SoundStop® Underlayment is composed of 93% natural materials.
By achieving impact isolation class (IIC) ratings of 57, SoundStop® Underlayment effectively deadens footfall noise on hardwood or laminate floors as well as sound transfer between rooms. SoundStop® Underlayment is easily installable over a typical floor system or a concrete slab, with the flooring being laid directly over the underlayment.
“SoundStop Underlayment provides the consumer a quality underlayment product with quality results” said Amy Smith, director of marketing. “The fact that our underlayment is truly a green building product sets us apart from the competition and offers more benefits at a lower cost.”
Perfect for multi-family dwellings, condos, offices or high-rises, SoundStop® Underlayment offers superior performance at a low cost while maintaining its all-natural composition, making it the simple choice for any homeowner, contractor or installer.
Site forman Justin Lewellyn recommends the product: “SoundStop® Underlayment solves my customers’ noise problems and adds great value at a low price. I know the job will be a success the first time.”
-more-
The demand for green building products is on the rise. Builders and architects need to meet building codes and consumers are becoming more environmentally aware and product savvy.
Homeowners are interested in sound deadening flooring underlayment options but can’t afford the high costs of premium products currently on the market.
Knight-Celotex SoundStop® Underlayment offers a cost-effective, environmentally friendly sound deadening option for homeowners and builders.
Knight-Celotex is headquartered in the Chicago suburb of Northfield, IL. The company is the world’s leading manufacturer of fiberboard products for residential and commercial construction. Knight-Celotex brands include SoundStop® Sound Deadening Wall Systems, SturdyBrace® structural sheathing, Premium Wall Sheathing, Structodek® commercial roofing products, and Flexcell™ Expansion Joint Filler. Knight-Celotex manufacturing facilities are located in Danville, VA, Lisbon Falls, and Sunbury, PA.
Specific test results or installation information is available by calling 1-800-596-9699 or visit http://www.SoundStopUnderlayment.com
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SoundStop achieves 69 STC!!
KNIGHT CELOTEX OFFERS SUPERIOR GREEN SOUND DEADENING AT A REASONABLE COST
New test results show how environmentally-friendly SoundStop® Fiberboard stands up against the competition.
Recently released test results show that SoundStop® wall systems can now achieve higher sound transmission class (STC) ratings which compete with the premier (more expensive) sound proofing products on the market.
The high STC results are achieved by introducing an all-natural rockwool mineral fiber insulation into the standard Knight-Celotex SoundStop® fiberboard wall system. By utilizing this new wall system, users will experience STC ratings as high as 69.
The demand for green building products is on the rise. Builders and architects need to meet building codes and consumers are becoming more environmentally aware and product savvy. Homeowners are interested in sound deadening options but can’t afford the high costs of premium products currently on the market.
Dan Stogner, with Emerald Insulation, has recently utilized the new rockwool/SoundStop® system. “After using rockwool and SoundStop combined there is no doubt in my mind that, for the money, this is the best product on the market for superior sound control.”
Knight-Celotex SoundStop® offers a cost-effective, environmentally friendly sound deadening option for homeowners and builders.
Composed of 97% organic materials, SoundStop® is the cost effective, high quality, green choice for sound deadening in the home, office or business.
Knight-Celotex is headquartered in the Chicago suburb of Northfield, IL. The company is the world’s leading manufacturer of fiberboard products for residential and commercial construction. Knight-Celotex brands include SoundStop® Sound Deadening Wall Systems, SturdyBrace® structural sheathing, Premium Wall Sheathing, Structodek® commercial roofing products, and Flexcell™ Expansion Joint Filler. Knight-Celotex manufacturing facilities are located in Danville, VA, Lisbon Falls, ME and Sunbury, PA.
Specific test results or installation information is available by calling 1-800-596-9699 or visit http://www.SoundStop.net
Joel Benway
847-999-2019
jbenway@aknightcompany.com
New test results show how environmentally-friendly SoundStop® Fiberboard stands up against the competition.
Recently released test results show that SoundStop® wall systems can now achieve higher sound transmission class (STC) ratings which compete with the premier (more expensive) sound proofing products on the market.
The high STC results are achieved by introducing an all-natural rockwool mineral fiber insulation into the standard Knight-Celotex SoundStop® fiberboard wall system. By utilizing this new wall system, users will experience STC ratings as high as 69.
The demand for green building products is on the rise. Builders and architects need to meet building codes and consumers are becoming more environmentally aware and product savvy. Homeowners are interested in sound deadening options but can’t afford the high costs of premium products currently on the market.
Dan Stogner, with Emerald Insulation, has recently utilized the new rockwool/SoundStop® system. “After using rockwool and SoundStop combined there is no doubt in my mind that, for the money, this is the best product on the market for superior sound control.”
Knight-Celotex SoundStop® offers a cost-effective, environmentally friendly sound deadening option for homeowners and builders.
Composed of 97% organic materials, SoundStop® is the cost effective, high quality, green choice for sound deadening in the home, office or business.
Knight-Celotex is headquartered in the Chicago suburb of Northfield, IL. The company is the world’s leading manufacturer of fiberboard products for residential and commercial construction. Knight-Celotex brands include SoundStop® Sound Deadening Wall Systems, SturdyBrace® structural sheathing, Premium Wall Sheathing, Structodek® commercial roofing products, and Flexcell™ Expansion Joint Filler. Knight-Celotex manufacturing facilities are located in Danville, VA, Lisbon Falls, ME and Sunbury, PA.
Specific test results or installation information is available by calling 1-800-596-9699 or visit http://www.SoundStop.net
Joel Benway
847-999-2019
jbenway@aknightcompany.com
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