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Do you have prefab homes for Northern California?

Single level, 1400 to 1700 sq. Ft.,3 bedrooms, 2 - 3 baths. Plentifull windows, fire resistive construction. To find local manufacturers and builders of prefab ...

Posted by Susan Spott March 25, 2025 Prefab homes 1 response

What kind of incentive are available for a high performance net zero home?

...energy as it consumes over the course of a year, often through renewable energy systems like solar panels and energy-efficient building techniques. And in case ...

Posted by Matt Garrod March 28, 2021 Grants and incentives 1 response

What is the best type of home heating system?

What type of heating system is most beneficial? Looking for the best heating systems for new builds.   Choosing the best heating system for a home depends on a ...

Posted by Jennifer Doll Jan. 20, 2020 Heating and cooling 3 responses

Are their grants in my area?

We have an extremely old house and we are loosing lots of heat!

Posted by Shannon Hutchison Jan. 29, 2021 Grants and incentives

What is the perfect wall assembly?

I plan to build in the spring of 2021 and the intention is to super insulate my solar passive house. Your video on ''build the perfect wall - top tips'' is very...

Posted by Paul Drouin Sept. 17, 2020 Wall assemblies - new construction 2 responses

What is the best brand for ductless mini-split HVAC system?

...efficient heating and cooling Technology changes fast, and we aren’t married to any particular brands no matter what product category you are talking about. We...

Posted by Babak K July 12, 2020 Heating and cooling 2 responses

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