Source By Alison Hoover The internet is filled with tips and tricks for being more eco-friendly, but a lot of those lists include tasks that seem daunting or impractical. Most of us have no idea what to do with a compost bin nor do we have the resources to install...
Check out August’s newsletter from Rate It Green- our Green Building Marketing Partner Rate It Green Members and Friends - It’s quite an understatement to say it’s been hot this summer. Playfully, and yet deadly seriously, Vox declared that this scorching...
Older Houses are leaky and expensive to operate. Just a few blocks over from the #1920sMakeoverATL, one of our clients used to live in a 100 Year Old House. We were building a new EarthCraft House, and energy efficiency and comfort were the motivating factors for...
At SawHorse Inc, we are proud to have exceeded the Passive House Institute US (PHIUS) standard for the #1920sMakeoverATL project. But that's not all. We went above and beyond the requirements of the Georgia Energy Code by more than 1600% for the Air Changes per Hour...
The #1920sMakeoverATL project is not just any ordinary house renovation project. The house has a rich history, having been occupied by the famous Gone With the Wind author Margaret Mitchell. However, it's not just its historical significance that makes this project so...
SawHorse Inc's commitment to building the #1920sMakeoverATL to Passive House standard (PHIUS) was not just to showcase how an old house could be made better, but also to pave the way for energy-efficient building techniques in Georgia. Although PHIUS had been around...
Watch this first to see how fast induction can bring water to a boil! https://youtu.be/bNktrw0UeKk What is induction cooking?Top reasons induction is better than gasEfficiency Induction cooktops are much more efficient than gas cooktops.Speed Induction cooking is also...
WhyVideo DescriptionIn the NEWS and on the WEB Why We use the Zip System to sheath and air -seal the #1920sMakeoverATL Video Description Type here https://youtu.be/kuyzHrYV2_g In the NEWS and on the WEB Here is a full list of articles and content created for {Insert...
Atlanta Architects website named SawHorse as a top remodeling contractor in Atlanta. We have been named top custom builders in the past by this organization as well. This was one of several other awards that we won at the end of the year that we were not expecting. We...
By Gina Thompson Source Want a full and vegetative yard but don’t know where to start? Choose native plants. These plants have evolved to withstand the weather and climate conditions of the land. Using native plants can also make landscape maintenance easier....
Any contractor in Georgia that disturbs soil is required to go through training and testing to receive the proper certifications. All of our project managers have gone through this training to make sure our job sites don't cause problems for the neighbors or the local...
Table of contentsGreen Building Sells for MoreDecatur Homes Hold Their ValueNeed help getting the full value for your green appraisal?SawHorse can help you with your EarthCraft renovation or Custom Home If you live in Decatur, GA, and have had to pull a permit in the...
Table of contents"It is Not Easy Being Green"Who are the Atlanta Green Influencers?Our creators have been busy!Here are all of the posts made to date on Rate It Green Group:We just got started and are already making a difference with our trending hashtag! "It is Not...
Table of ContentsPassive House design requires ALL ELECTRIC appliancesExisting mechanical equipment gets a major upgradeProject Design Team Tours Mitsubishi HeadquartersIn the NEWS and on the WEB Passive House design requires ALL ELECTRIC appliances One of the main...
The benefits of a manifold duct system Finally! A better way to run HVAC ducts in residential construction In the NEWS and on the WEB The benefits of a manifold duct system The challenge with traditional duct systems is that they are bulky and difficult to...
SawHorse has been a go-to brand in the Atlanta market for renovations and custom new homes for over 40 years. With over 100 awards ranging from design, leadership, and construction at the local and national levels. While awards show excellence, our value proposition...
Congratulations on the decision to build a high-performance energy-efficient home or business. The good news is that there are rebates and incentives to help you out with your journey towards maximum efficiency. The NC Clean Energy Center created a website...
Table of ContentsAutomated Blinds for privacyIn the NEWS and on the WEB Automated Blinds for privacy Most houses need blinds because the architect or builder put most of the windows in a place where the sun shines directly into them. Many houses never open the blinds...
Table of Contents"There must be something in the water"New Ways to Purify Water in HomesIn the NEWS and on the WEB "There must be something in the water" We use that phrase to describe people acting funny in a local area however it hits closer to home than we realize....
Hybrid Heat Pump Water HeatersAll Electric Appliances - Hybrid Heat Pump Water HeaterIn the NEWS and on the WEB Hybrid Heat Pump Water Heaters Gas water heaters have dominated the market for quite a while now since they used to be the top performers. Now, hybrid heat...
Table of contentsSetting Expectations Before the Roof is ReplacedPre-replacement Homeowner Checklist (1-2 Days Before they arrive)Pre-replacement Homeowner Checklist (Arrival Day)Get a Quote for Your Roof Replacement Setting Expectations Before the Roof is Replaced...
Table of contentsNew Technology Makes the Showcase House Experience BetterMythos Media Explains How the Process WorksWhat It Takes To Create a Virtual TourClick Below to Enter The VR Tour The challenge with showcase houses is that you only get to see the final product...
Pure 365 joins #1920sMakeoverATL teamThe RePure StoryIn the NEWS and on the WEB Pure 365 joins #1920sMakeoverATL team Michael Ham, President of Pure 365 reached out to us when we first started planning the house and offered to help with the monitoring of water and...
Table of ContentsWhole House Air FiltrationHumidity ControlBalanced VentilationIn the NEWS and on the WEB We have been using Aprilaire for decades to combat humidity and dirty air. Their whole house approach helps our clients breathe easier all year round. There are 3...
Table of ContentsThe need for continuous insulation"Behind the Walls"Energy Code versus Passive HouseThermal BridgingIssues with a 1920s HouseWall and Roof design for continuous insulationROCKWOOL building science report explainedROCKWOOL Q&AIn the NEWS and on the...
