tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21874547792416663992011-12-25T20:29:44.572-08:00James DeGolier is a Certified Profesional Building Designer, NCBDC Certified. If you have a question about designing your new home, addition or remodel we will try and answer that for you or direct you to someone who can. Sustainable Building Practices encouraged.J DeGolierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11399431073377816113noreply@blogger.comBlogger21100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2187454779241666399.post-56568271632243010552008-10-30T20:07:00.000-07:002008-10-30T20:10:42.217-07:00One of the easiest things to do is use spray foam insulation (about 1" in the wall cavities) before you install fiberglass bat or blow-in fiberglass insulation then you can use a little less fiberglass. This will cost a little more but the savings far outweight the cost.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2187454779241666399-5656827163224301055?l=certifiedbuildingdesigner.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>J DeGolierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11399431073377816113noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2187454779241666399.post-85311021648771737942008-10-28T14:50:00.000-07:002008-10-28T14:56:00.407-07:00It is best to start your building design about 6 - 9 months (minimum) before you want to start your project preferrably sooner than later. In today's building climate it is also advisable to meet with a good building designer before finalizing the purchase of your property to make sure it will work for your needs.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2187454779241666399-8531102164877173794?l=certifiedbuildingdesigner.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>J DeGolierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11399431073377816113noreply@blogger.com0