New Home VHS/DVD Table of Contents

 

  1. Introduction

  2. Air infiltration

    1. House “breathing”

    2. The 3 most important items when building your new home.

  1. Framing

    1. Framing Corners

    2. Framing Tee's

    3. Saving $$300 on studs

  1. Caulking

    1. How to spend $2 and save $1 per month for the rest of your life.

    1. How caulking stop air infiltration

    2. Where to caulk

  1. Insulation

    1. How to lower you heating and cooling cost 20%

    2. 3 methods of heat transfer

    1. How to insulate your foundation

                                                    i.     Monolithic slab

                                                  ii.     “L” block

                                                iii.     Brick vaneer

                                                iv.     Basement

                                                  v.     Crawlspace

  1. Wall insulation

    1. How to make your home more comfortable, lower heating and cooling 20%, downsize your heating and air unit, no roaches, fire-proof, and sound-proof.

    2. R-values

    1. Cathedral ceilings

    1. Knee walls insulation

    1. R 45 ceiling insulation

  1. Windows and Doors

  1. Energy efficient lighting

  1. Water Heaters

    1. Where to locate your water heater?

    2. Spend $10 one time and save $3 or $4 every month

    1. 5 things to do on your water heater installation

  1. Attic ventilation and Appliances

    1. Fireplaces

    1. Bathroom ventilation

    1. Air filters

  1. Ductwork

    1. Location of ductwork

                                                    i.     1 story home

1.     Concrete Slabs

2.     Crawl Space

                                                  ii.     2 story home

  1. Heating and Cooling

    a. Geothermal heat pumps

And more......