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Old 2/2/08, 7:35 PM
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Yeah, I know, that was Chris just now, he went in to fix one thing and messed up another, he's fixing.



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Old 2/4/08, 5:25 PM
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I'm very happy to see this new designation. It provides the customer with some idea of how the house rates. The process will evolve and be improved upon and provide some useful information.

I am new to NACHI and will make sure that I follow this process. One this is for sure, properly implemented, it sure can't hurt
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Old 2/6/08, 12:38 AM
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The idea is good. The problem is that "Green" is really just a concept when it comes to residential structures. In this case, what does green really mean? Are we talking about the impact of manufacturing the products used or are we talking about the carbon footprint of the home itself? There are many angles when it comes to green, and there is much debate going on. If we are to proceed with green certification , then we need to have a clear definition of what green really is. Who's philosophies and standards are we going to follow? Green is the future, but we need to have a solid foundation in our certification.

The Green on line class is great!
Absolutely. Green isn't even a good word beccause it's so general. Basically, it refers to energy-efficiency and sustainability and the systems, materials and operations which support these concepts. It's new, it's important and it's vague!

The Green Building course is designed to try to define these terms more completely, cut back on unprovable real esatate claims and to educate Home Insepctors about energy-efficent systems and sustainable materials with which they might not yet be familiar.




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I did a draw inspection today on a "green building".
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Nick:
You got a great thing going here.
More should get on this run-away-train.
It will gather speed.
My new home 5-6 weeks to move in day registered a clear 227 points.
I incorporated many of new (but old) ideas of how a home could be built.
Just to add some new ideas:
reclaimed lumber for floors and ceilings,
low volatile organic paints,
wood from eco-managed forests,
higher density attic insulation (Roxul)
drywall pieces used in wall insulation as a noise barrier (and less material in the dumpster),
finger jointed dimension lumber,
no carpets just area rugs,
saved all lumber scraps to be burned in an epa rated wood burning appliance.
These are just few of the concepts put to good practical use in new home construction.
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Old 2/18/08, 9:42 PM
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www.moveincertified.com/gogreen

Take the little consumer quiz. 20 questions.



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Old 2/18/08, 11:22 PM
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I added the link and picture to my site. Thanx InterNACHI.
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www.moveincertified.com/gogreen

Take the little consumer quiz. 20 questions.
Now some code to be able to put the quiz directly on our own websites would be grand.



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I agree...
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Now some code to be able to put the quiz directly on our own websites would be grand.
That would be great!
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Old 4/1/08, 12:02 AM
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Like it. Allready took the green building course, very well done. I'm ready to offer this product. I'll add it to my website as soon as you guys get me a logo. I just did a radio show about Move in Certified. Off we go!!!
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Old 4/1/08, 12:29 AM
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I just found out about this. I'm already offering it. I just put up a page on my website for it. The checklist is fine. I know it's a "living document". Who care's it's a great start. I just did a radio show about Move In Certified. Onward & Upward!!! Check out the GREEN CERTIFIED page on my site and the HGTV photos...http://Porpertyexam.com
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Old 4/1/08, 6:22 AM
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Scott, you misspelled your URL, it is www.propertyexam.com You have porpety...



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Old 4/7/08, 11:05 AM
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Looks like a real good concept.
Just to let you know there are a couple of mispelled words on the 3 page checklist.
climates instead of clients
outside instead of ouside
I don,t quite understand the point system. What is better class one or two.

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Old 4/7/08, 11:19 AM
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OK i meant don't.

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