Join us here at the store on Thursday, September 10 at 7 pm for "Super-Efficient Homes: Build New or Renovate," a green building clinic by Al Heath of Arrowsic. Our clinic is free and open to the public.
Al was a carpenter, designer, and contractor in the Bath/Brunswick area for twelve years before changing careers. Five years ago, when looking to have a new energy efficient house built for his family, he found that not only was it prohibitively expensive, but most builders didn't really know what "super-insulated, passive solar" meant. He then decided to immerse himself in the building science of energy efficiency and build his family's home himself. The resulting 2000 square foot house heats with one cord of wood and 50 gallons of kerosene per year. A solar hot water system provides the majority of hot water needs.
At the September 10th clinic, Al will share lessons learned during the process, including a list of helpful sources and contractors for those who want to design, build or renovate their own homes to be super-efficient. He is a Maine Home Performance Energy Auditor and consults with owners and builders on new and retrofitting projects.
Topics covered at the clinic will include: Should you build new, renovate or retrofit your existing home to new energy efficiency standards? Which standards should you use? How tight should your house be? What about indoor air quality and moisture? What is the best way to insulate? How much heat will you need and where to get it: solar, wood? In addition, Al will address specific questions from those who attend the clinic.
We'll provide free refreshments and handouts.
Space is limited. To reserve a seat or for more information, please call us at 729-4050.
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