Custom wood garage doors are a popular choice for homeowners because of their natural beauty and durability. However, many homeowners may not be aware of the energy efficiency benefits that a wood garage door can provide. In this blog post, we will explore how wood garage doors can help to improve energy efficiency in your […]
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6 Critical Factors in Designing and Building a ZNE Home The zero net energy (ZNE) home development movement began in the ‘70s and ‘80s out of the wake of the energy crises in the U.S. The movement was based on work by the Rocky Mountain Institute and Amory Lovins. A Habitat for Humanity chapter in
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Differences Between Title 24 and Zero Net Energy When we talk about the difference between Title 24 and zero net energy, it helps to understand a little about the meaning of both. Title 24 lays out the requirements within the California Energy Code that help make homes more energy efficient, cost effective, and eco-friendly. Zero
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Interview with Maria Danielides, Principal at Maro Designs Housing introspection. Ordinarily, these two terms would not be used in the same, single phrase. And yet, this appears to be what architects have encountered with a shift of homeowner perspectives over the last year. Maria Danielides, Principal at Maro Designs, helped shed some light on the
Quick Tips for Choosing the Perfect Garage Door Color Coordinating the colors of the garage door, front door and the rest of the home’s exterior is a common dilemma for homeowners. Most homes feature three different color groups — the siding is one color, the trim is a second color, and the doors and shutters are
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Garage Door Material Benefits & Considerations You’d probably be hard-pressed to find a home built in the last 30 years where the first thing you noticed wasn’t the garage door. In the day-to-day life of today’s home, the garage is so central that many people use it as the primary entrance! Advancements in garage door material
