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...
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Don’t Overcomplicate Air Sealing – You Just need a Caulk Gun
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...
Gone With the Wind author Margaret Mitchell’s house was the leakiest we’ve ever tested
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 on track to retrofit first ever Passive House in Georgia
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...
#1920sMakeoverATL partner Huber Engineered Woods
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...
#1920sMakeoverATL partner Mitsubishi Electric
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...
#1920sMakeoverATL partner rheia
The benefits of a manifold duct systemFinally! A better way to run HVAC ducts in residential constructionIn 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 install when...
#1920sMakeoverATL + Georgia Blinds & Interiors
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...
#1920sMakeoverATL partner Elite Water Systems
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....
#1920sMakeoverATL partner Rheem
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...