The Conscious Builder Show with Casey Grey

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Film and edit by Veronica Druta

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What is the difference between an HRV and an ERV? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5I1BEiWRqE

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Integrated Design Process - http://www.nrcan.gc.ca/energy/efficiency/buildings/eenb/integrated-design-process/4047

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How much it cost to build a custom home? - http://www.theconsciousbuilder.com/cost-build-custom-home/

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Today's episode is a presentation Michel Caron (DS Plumbing) gave for our company meeting.

If you have any questions or would like us to expand more on the subject, send us an email, or find us on social media. Editing by Veronica Druta

One question that we get a lot is: what does it mean to be a conscious builder?

Do you want to know the answer? Listen to this episode. . . . . Have other questions about it? Reach out to us! . . . Editing by Veronica Druta

This episode focuses on gas furnace alternatives. Casey touches on a lot of information. If you found it useful and would like him to expand more on certain aspects of the vide, contact us.

Don't forget to check out our blog for additional information about sustainable construction and conscious living http://www.theconsciousbuilder.com/blog/

Today's episode is a broadcast of Casey's interview for Climate Hacks Podcast with Lori Krein

If you found it interesting, you can subscribe to Lori's podcast here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/climate-hacks/id1302390461?mt=2

Don't forget to check out our blog for additional information about sustainable construction and conscious living http://www.theconsciousbuilder.com/blog/

ICF: Insulated Concrete Forms

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Asbestos: Any of several minerals (such as chrysotile) that readily separate into long flexible fibres, that cause asbestosis and have been implicated as causes of certain cancers, and that have been used especially formerly as fireproof insulating materials

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Similar to a Passive House, R-2000 is another building standard that you can plan to achieve when building your home. It can be overwhelming to learn about all these different building standards. The important thing, for you, is to know which one of these measures suits your needs.

As a contractor, we can work with you to determine which way to proceed. Before that, though, think about what you want to get from your future home. Is it comfort? Is it performance?

For the visual folk out there, here is a picture version of all the standards. Passive House would be at around the same level as Net Zero Ready.

Can I do my own demolition?

Us, humans, are very good at tearing things down and apart, but this podcast is not about that.

This episode is about getting the answer to the question: Can I do my own demolition?

Yes, you can!

Nothing is stopping you from tearing down your walls, ceiling and floors. Before you do that though, make sure to have all safety measures in place (hard hat, steel toe boots, protective eye-wear). Some demolition work might not be as easy as it might seem. Electrical and plumbing are hiding behind the walls, and couple swings with the hammer might do a lot of damage to your house and wallet. Familiarize yourself with the existing plan of your home, know which walls are structural and which ones you can demolish.