Green Building & Remodeling For Dummies (For Dummies (Home & Garden))
by Eric Corey Freed
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Author: Eric Corey FreedEdition: Paperback
Published: 2007-12-10
ISBN: 0470175591
Number of pages: 384
Publisher: For Dummies
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Summary: 5 Stars
I have a number of the Dummies books on various topics, and had an interest in how one might "green" an existing home, or build a new one. One thing I learned recently is that 50% of the energy lost from a typical house is due to poor building insulation, and that's one area in which most houses, depending on where in the U.S. they're built, could be improved. Since we wanted to beef up our house's insulation, we had a type of insulation installed that was more green than the other choices, and that is equally effective. If you're building a house from scratch, this book has a lot more information on many other topics relating to green building, including materials, construction, design ideas, energy saving tips and ideas, and many more topics on the subject.
Interestingly, since I was interested in insulation, I just turned up this information on insulation principles from a German website on all the details relating to that, in case this help anyone else:
Occupational skills
Thermal and noise insulation fitters carry out their work on the basis of technical documents and job orders, both independently and in cooperation with others. They plan and coordinate their work, consult and coordinate with others working on the site, set up construction sites and take the measures required for smooth-running operations, for health and safety at work and to protect the environment at the job site. They check their work to ensure error-free execution, document their work, carry out quality assurance measures, calculate job performance data and hand the vacated job site on.
When carrying out the following activities, thermal and noise insulation fitters use plant and machinery, they erect and dismantle scaffolding for work, protection and support purposes and measure constructions and elements thereof for proper fit.
Thermal and noise insulation fitters
* process materials to protect surfaces, for example steel and non-ferrous sheeting and synthetics,
* build and mount supporting and load-bearing constructions,
* build models of fittings,
* prepare elevations and developed views from templates for simple and complex fittings,
* measure up system components and prepare isometric projections,
* check site conditions for insulation purposes and select appropriate insulation materials,
* build mattressing from insulating materials,
* apply materials to insulate against heat, cold, noise and fire,
* craft and fit parts and fittings,
* coat insulation systems with sheet metal, foil, sheeting, wrapping and hard plastic coatings and fittings,
* build and fit inner linings for cooling chambers,
* build construction elements using dry construction techniques,
* check insulation systems and assess their efficiency,
* identify damage in connection with rehabilitation and refurbishment projects, determine the cause of the damage and carry out the corresponding rehabilitation and refurbishment measures.
Additionally, thermal and noise insulation fitters carry out related tasks in the field of building construction.
Summary of Green Building & Remodeling For Dummies (For Dummies (Home & Garden))
Want to build responsibly, reduce waste, and help preserve the environment? Green Building & Remodeling For Dummies is your friendly, step-by-step guide to every facet of this Earth-friendly method of construction. Building a home—even a green home—uses plenty of resources and energy. This practical, hands-on book shows you how to build or remodel conscientiously, whether your dream home is a simple remodel or a brand-new multimillion-dollar mansion.You’ll start by identifying green materials and sizing up potential systems and construction sites. You’ll weigh the pros and cons of popular green building methods and identify opportunities for saving money in the long run. Need to find some green professionals to assist you in your venture? We’ll help you do that, too. This book will also help you discover how to:
- Understand the lifecycle of building materials
- Choose the right system for your green building project
- Put together a green team
- Work within your budget
- Use green building methods and sustainable systems
- Speed construction and reduce energy use and waste
- Refinish old fixtures and materials
- Beware of asbestos and lead-paint hazards
- Avoid costly mistakes
Complete with lists of ten green things to do on every project and ten things you can do right now in your home in order to go green, Green Building & Remodeling For Dummies is your one-stop guide to planning and building the home you’ve always wanted.
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