"The bottom line is that California has a culture of not pulling permits in almost every trade.
Customers will sometimes request a permit it and sometimes will request not to have a permit.
The focus should be on marketing toward contractors that…"
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Will Materials Be Tied To Permits?
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I'd like to begin by saying that I feel like I've found a niche of the construction industry that I'm excited about. I've worked for over twenty years as a builder in different disciplines, the most…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Glen Gallo Mar 22, 2012.
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Hal Skinner replied to Matt Bolado's discussion Will Materials Be Tied To Permits?"Hi Matt,
I have over 25 years working with an insulating coating. One of the first things I started coating was rooftop AC units and exposed ducts. Had fantastic results. Got a few statements from small business owners and…"
Matt Bolado replied to Matt Bolado's discussion Will Materials Be Tied To Permits?"Hi Brian,
Thanks for the reply. I would be interested to be more involved the code enforcement conversation.
Apart from making it extremely difficult to start this type of business with limited certifications, it is also maddening to see the…"
Brian Selby replied to Matt Bolado's discussion Will Materials Be Tied To Permits?"Hi Matt,
I have been a HERS Rater (and CEA) in CA for many years now and I have found that to be the standard, contractors are not pulling permits because they know their competitor. There are estimates that the compliance rate for residential HVAC…"
Matt Bolado posted a discussionWill Materials Be Tied To Permits?
I'd like to begin by saying that I feel like I've found a niche of the construction industry that I'm excited about. I've worked for over twenty years as a builder in different disciplines, the most recent being in the HVAC field. It was while doing this work that I discovered the world of energy efficiency and the people that are trying to address this world's energy waste.The only thing that I can't get excited about is that here in California there is no mechanism in place to ensure that…See More
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Calculating them; visualizing them; explaining them; selling them .... there is a lot to discuss and debate hereSee More
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This is a group for contractors and other pros participating in the Energy Upgrade California energy efficiency program launched 3/1/11.See More
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If you use Wrightsoft to calculate loads or design ducts, you likely have questions. Get answers from veteran program users and peers here!
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Historic and vintage homes are significant to our cultural heritage, yet often lack energy efficiency and comfort. Our mission is to identify key issues, solutions, and best practices when retrofitting much older homes.See More
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Energy Auditing Equipment for Sale, trade or to purchase
Discuss the pros and cons of the equipment you are interested in prior to purchase. Post equipment you have to sell, trade or wish to purchase.Please post the equipment age, serial numbers, condition, warranties and asking price.See More
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Matt Bolado replied to Jason Coolman's discussion SF Bay Area Networking"Hi Jason,
I recently started my business in Petaluma and am trying to utilize my Hers certifications. Right now I'm certified to do residential and non-residential alterations, refrigerant charge, and new construction verifications through…"
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- At 6:42am on March 22, 2012,
Diane Chojnowski said… Hi Matt,
Welcome to Home Energy Pros! Feel free to join the conversation in the Forum and Groups. And share your energy efficiency photos, videos and upcoming events. If you're blogging about home performance, this is the place for you!
Thanks!
Diane, HEP Moderator
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