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NYC Green House is an HPD program designed to help building owners use materials that are durable and healthy for maintaining or renovating multi-dwelling buildings.  Find tips on green cleaning and maintenance, as well as access to some guidelines for materials to use in renovating that can reduce water use, lower energy and heating costs and improve the quality of the air in your building.

Entries in heat loss (2)

Friday
Nov192010

Installing insulation in walls will prevent costly heat gain and loss

Bulk insulation products such as, batts, rolls, blow-in cellulose fibers, rigid boards, expanding spray foam and pour-in-place will keep your building warm in the winter and cool in the summer.

Explore and compare different insulation products to find the best insulation for your project: http://www.naima.org/insulation-knowledge-base/general-overview-of-insulation.html

Tuesday
Nov092010

Replacing windows requires sealing and caulking window frames

When replacing windows, prevent unwanted heat gain or loss in the building by using Energy Star or National Fenestration Rating Council rated windows. 

www.nfrc.org