Energy Audit Contest For Historic Raleigh Homes
One of the main problems with older homes is their energy efficiency. From old drafty windows to poor insulation and thin walls, the charm of an old house often comes with a high energy price. To help make the lucky owner of one historic Raleigh home see where they could make some adjustments, the folks over at Preservation North Carolina, the National Trust for Historic Preservation, and the Raleigh Historic Districts Commission are giving away an energy audit worth up to $500. “Using infrared cameras, blower door tests and other techniques, Mark Bashita of Home Performance NC will be able to demonstrate how energy loss is occurring and what steps will be most effective in staunching the flow. The home audit will be videotaped and used to help educate other homeowners about where the greatest energy losses may occur in older homes and suggest solutions.”
To enter the contest, submit your worst weather-related house story and, if possible, provide photos to illustrate the need for help in weatherizing your home. To be eligible, homes must be contributing structures to a local or national historic district, listed individually on the National Register of Historic Places or designated as local historic landmarks. Entries must be received by March 31. For more details on how to enter, visit the Preservation North Carolina website.
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smitty
03/22 01:08 AM
That’s like a fuel economy contest for Hummers.
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reelgold
03/22 11:46 PM
At least most of these Hummers are solidly built—with thick walls and solid craftsmanship. Unlike like a lot of the “energy-efficient” dry-wall filled, fake-stucco clad subdivision models.
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smitty
03/23 07:15 PM
I’ve lived in old houses and new houses, I’d rather live in a new house than an old leaker any day, especially after getting the heating bill.
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