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Kent Mitchell
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Competing with Utilities, Non Profits & Governments?
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We have a dilemma in our area. Much of our competition is the local utilities, government programs and non-profit organizations. We have tried to align ourselves to be part of their programs where…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Curtis Dean Feb 11, 2011.
Marketing our business?
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We have been trying many methods to create volume in our business and have not found a good solid niche or method yet. I am wondering if there are any Energy Pros who are doing a good volume and if…Continue
Tags: advertising, selling, marketing
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jennifer Luitwieler Jan 31, 2011.
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In this group, members share an array of images from the field, showing the kinds of issues encountered by home performance professionals in real homes. Each tells a story of how hidden (but fixable) problems in homes can cause high energy bills.
Robert Riversong replied to Kent Mitchell's discussion Bowed sheathing & advanced framing in the group Best Practices (Residential)"Jumping in late to this discussion, but I agree with Armando that 1/2" CDX is a far better sheathing material than OSB, which is typically only 7/16".
I've been building on 24" centers for 20 years and will use only CDX or…"
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For too long there has been relatively little EE focus on multifamily, but some new programs have recently started. This group gives us a venue to share our experiences on cost effective audit & retrofit strategies and analysis tool needs.See More
Joseph Lamy replied to Kent Mitchell's discussion Bowed sheathing & advanced framing in the group Best Practices (Residential)"Dr George Tsongas from Portland State U did some fantastic studies on a similar problem back a decade or so. I would think a call to that resource may enlighten your study of moisture issues in exterior wall component parts in the Pacific Northwest."
Christopher Retzler replied to Kent Mitchell's discussion Bowed sheathing & advanced framing in the group Best Practices (Residential)"During the housing boom there were some cases in the midwest where OSB products were installed prematurely and not fully cured due to increased demand. Caused quite a few large issues for large builders. Not sure how your market is going up there…"
Bruce Navin commented on Kent Mitchell's blog post Acronym CRAZY..."You forgot the one that comes up when we walk into that odd house....WTF!"
William Blair commented on Kent Mitchell's blog post Acronym CRAZY..."Kent... don't forget HUD spelled backwards!"
Kent Mitchell replied to Kent Mitchell's discussion Bowed sheathing & advanced framing in the group Best Practices (Residential)"The best suggestion we have is to gap the OSB a bit more... 3/16" especially when we know it's going to get wet much which is nearly all the time here. Tad has probably called it right about the framers not really even gapping it the…"
"I doubt the framers are gapping the material, ive had them tell me they are and when i get to the job, they are not, another reason might be the framers are not crowning the studs, while all of us old framers did it alot the the new construction is…"
Kent Mitchell's blog post was featuredAcronym CRAZY...
I don’t believe this is an industry specific issue but we do seem to have an excess of acronyms. For example we have RESNET, HERS, BPI, LEED, CSG, ACCI, ANSI, OSHA, WISHA, OMG, & LMAO! Confused yet? No – then let’s try these on for size… ACH50, ACHNAT, SIPS, DMHP, HP, WH, HVAC, CFM, ELA, SLA and IECC, MEC, ASHRAE but don’t forget NYC! BTW can you name EPA, HERC, OSB, PVC, ABS, BD, DB, MDF, MDO, SEER, HSPF, HRV’s, ERV’s, DOE, NGBS, BIA, PV, UV, UVA, UVL, DHW, IAQ, Kwh, Mmbtu and just plain…See More
Bud Poll commented on Kent Mitchell's blog post Acronym CRAZY..."As much as I hate them, I also fall victim to using them. The solution is some software. A "mouse over" selection each time we type one, that lets the author quickly select which meaning applies as there are duplicates. …"
Kent Mitchell posted a blog postAcronym CRAZY...
I don’t believe this is an industry specific issue but we do seem to have an excess of acronyms. For example we have RESNET, HERS, BPI, LEED, CSG, ACCI, ANSI, OSHA, WISHA, OMG, & LMAO! Confused yet? No – then let’s try these on for size… ACH50, ACHNAT, SIPS, DMHP, HP, WH, HVAC, CFM, ELA, SLA and IECC, MEC, ASHRAE but don’t forget NYC! BTW can you name EPA, HERC, OSB, PVC, ABS, BD, DB, MDF, MDO, SEER, HSPF, HRV’s, ERV’s, DOE, NGBS, BIA, PV, UV, UVA, UVL, DHW, IAQ, Kwh, Mmbtu and just plain…See More
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Acronym CRAZY...
I don’t believe this is an industry specific issue but we do seem to have an excess of acronyms.
For example we have RESNET, HERS, BPI, LEED, CSG, ACCI, ANSI, OSHA, WISHA, OMG, & LMAO!
Confused yet? No – then let’s try these on for size… ACH50, ACHNAT, SIPS, DMHP, HP, WH, HVAC, CFM, ELA, SLA and IECC, MEC, ASHRAE but don’t forget NYC!
BTW can you name EPA, HERC, OSB, PVC, ABS, BD, DB, MDF, MDO, SEER, HSPF, HRV’s, ERV’s, DOE, NGBS, BIA, PV, UV, UVA, UVL, DHW, IAQ,…
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