An intimate crowd gathered at our Mashpee showroom to learn about Weatherization and Cash for Caulkers on Saturday. We were joined by a mix of new homeowners who are researching options for their renovation projects, and home improvement contractors, looking into money and energy saving products for clients. New products were unveiled, federal tax incentives discussed, and many questions asked and answered. In the end, we questioned our guests to ask for their thoughts on the workshop, the most useful tips they learned, and whether or not they would come again. We think you should listen to what they have to say...Home Improvement contractor Joe Rogers said that the workshop provided a very informative look at the green products available at 'g'. "Now when I go to install a window, I know the options to offer my clients. Will they want spray foam insulation with formaldehyde or the green stuff?" He was also "surprised to learn that the 'pink stuff' [fiberglass insulation] is just an air filter". He's hoping to be able to sell his clients on going green, and judging from the interested clients he's working with already, he doesn't think it will be difficult.
New homeowner Jody is rebuilding a whole house that is uninsulated and structurally sound. As the remodeling process can be daunting, she turned to the workshop to begin the process. "It's nice to have this resource, especially when the project you're working on is so large. I came to learn about all of the materials out there, as well as the money savings." Working with a house that needs to be better insulated, she found the insulation comparisons most helpful.
When asked if we would see them in our showroom for any of the other workshops in the winter series, they both answered with an enthusiastic "Yes!" In fact, says Jody, "You may get sick of me - I'll probably come to all of them!" To Jody and the rest of you out there - we can only hope that you'll come to the rest of the informative workshops held in our showroom. It's our goal to help you become an informed consumer, so that you have the information to know how to green your remodeling projects, and be able to pick which elements will be best for your project.
Remaining workshops in the series:
Saturday, February 27th at 11AM Green Kitchen and Baths
Saturday, March 27th at 11AM Managing Your Green Remodeling Project
Saturday, April 24th at 11AM Healthy Environments – Cleaning Your Way to Green
And, click here to see the syllabus from last Saturday's workshop. Let us know if you have any questions. We hope to see you at the next workshop!
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If you're thinking about a green remodel, watch "The Forever Home: Going Green," a refreshing look at a SF Bay Area home remodeling project. The planning and architecture considers not only the needs of the home, but also those of the environment and the home's surroundings. A green house for an extraordinary couple. Extras on the DVD include a conversation with Brian Gitt, CEO of BuildItGreen. Watch a preview clip and order the 27 minute DVD at http://www.pamwaltonproductions.com
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