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2008 Texas Housing Hall of Honor

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 18:27:02 GMT

The primary mission of the Texas Housing Hall of Honor is to celebrate men and women who have made significant and lasting contributions toward fulfilling the dream of homeownership for the citizens of the State of Texas and the building industry. 2008 Texas Housing Hall of Honor was held during the Excellence in Leadership Dinner at the Sunbelt Builders ShowTM Saturday, November 8, 2008. 2008 Honorees Include: Jesse Baker David Fox J.B. Sandlin Herman Smith Sponsors for the 2008 Texas Housing Hall of Honor include: Atmos Energy Greater Dallas HBA Greater Fort Worth HBA Greater San Antonio Builders Association

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Tags : Awards, Builders, Honor, Housing

3_Insulation SECO_Beyond_Code

Wed, 04 Feb 2009 17:12:01 GMT

In this segment, Steve Easley explains how various insulation systems work, and the factors that impact their efficiency. Energy Star thermal by-pass check list requirements are examined, and Steve walks through the common mistakes made when installing insulation in walls. Thermographic images are used to explain how wind washing and poor insulation techniques dramatically reduce the performance of insulation.

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2_Fundamentals SECO_Beyond_Code

Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:05:04 GMT

Steve Easley explains the mechanisms of heat flow, and explores the moisture movement and cumulative effects on building cavities arising from heat flow. This segment graphically explains how homes react to humidity levels, positive and negative pressures, air infiltration/exfiltration and combustion appliance back drafting. The performance of water, air and vapor barriers are also explained.

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4_HVAC SECO_Beyond_Code

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 23:57:01 GMT

HVAC equipment and duct installation can have a big impact on performance. And proper sizing of heating and air conditioning equipment and duct work is also critical. In this segment, Steve explores real-world examples so viewers walk away with an understanding of the common problems, as well as best practice solutions, for HVAC installation and testing.

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5_Window SECO_Beyond_Code

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 23:50:01 GMT

This segment teaches the importance of window selection to reduce energy use in Texas homes. Steve discusses window technologies and how they work to reduce heat loss and heat gain. Graphic examples are used to understand what window coatings and technologies work best for Texas climates.

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6_Energy_Efficient SECO_Beyond_Code

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 23:47:00 GMT

In this segment, Steve Easley explains the importance of lighting and appliances in reducing home energy use. Steve highlights cost-effective approaches to saving energy, including the installation of LED lighting and Energy Star appliances, which can reduce energy use by 30 to 50%.

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1_Introduction SECO_Beyond_Code

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 18:40:04 GMT

In this video, Steve Easley explores the fundamentals of building science, focusing on reducing callbacks and building high-performance homes that are energy efficient, comfortable and healthy to live in. Steve also discusses the cost of callbacks and how that affects a builder's profits, liabilities and brand.

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TAB Rally Day 2009

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 19:59:00 GMT

2009 Legislative Rally Day Video

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