Green Term Defined: Edible Landscape As I was working in the yard today I started thinking about how much time I waste making the landscaping look good around my house. I barely notice the landscaping around my home as I come and go on a day-to-day basis. The trees and bushes are...

Harrisonburg SVBA Home and Garden Show in Review   Wow, what a weekend! The weather was perfect and the success of the show could be seen on the faces of all those in attendance. Here are some image from the three day event. Thanks everyone for making it so much fun!  ...

Green Term Defined: Infrared thermography Infrared Thermography, thermal imaging, or thermal video, is a type of infrared imaging used for determining air leakage in energy audits. Thermographic cameras detect radiation in the infrared range of the electromagnetic spectrum...

Construction Specifications are the cornerstone of the project design. In most cases they override the project drawings in the event of conflicting information. The purpose of the construction specifications is to define the requirements regarding materials, products,...

Project Update: Goose Creek Apartments Fishersville Progress continues at Goose Creek Apartments in Fishersville, Virginia. This apartment community features incredible views, durable materials, and all the amenities you have come to expect in luxury apartments. The Goos...

The 2015 Harrisonburg SVBA Home and Garden Show is scheduled for April 11-12. This annual event is a rare chance to talk to multiple building industry experts all in the same location on the same day. If you are thinking of building a new home or renovating your existing place,...

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Home Energy Audits in Harrisonburg City I am now performing Home Energy Audits for Harrisonburg Electric Commission (HEC). These are base line / help you reduce your monthly electric bills / more of an air leakage test than full energy audit kind of review for your home. The...

Green Term Defined: Flashing Flashing is a strip of impervious material used to stop water from penetrating the junction of a wall or roof with another surface. One of the most critical design elements in a building are those keeping water out of the structural system. Flashing...

SVBA Home and Garden Show Education Sessions at the Show!!! Harrisonburg, April 11-12th, Rockingham County Fair Grounds. April 11th 10:00 am Made to Move; the Human Body & Kinetics (outside on the grass) Achieve Studio Join us to start your day with a 10 minute talk on the...