Comments on: You Do NOT Talk About Building Science Fight Club

By: Ken Riead

Ken Riead — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 19:52:15 +0000

Ted, I'd like to finish your
Ted, I'd like to finish your list for you:
#4 - This ICF foundation has an effective "R" value of 50+
#3 - This ceramic paint has an equivalent "R" value of (100..500?) and you can find proof on the NASA website
#2 - Vapor barriers always go on the inside wall BY CODE
#1 - My favorite: Solar energy doesn't really work because the sun only shines 8 hours a day... (Actual statement from an energy "expert" at a seminar. Ahh, WHAT?)

By: Ever'buddy's Gran'ma

Ever'buddy's Gran'ma — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 02:00:34 +0000

Haven't enjoyed sich good
Haven't enjoyed sich good cackles in weeks. Betcha I'm readin' this here foolishness from only th' tip of the iceberg--or mebbe it's th' teakettle spout.

Just know that y'all's sparrin' has, fur a few minutes, delightfully distracted this converted-Yankee octogenarian perched in front of her computer screen in a 40-year-old basement.

Ah'm just waitin’ heah for heat t' rise outta th' Gulf after that there jet stream pushes th' outside temp down t' 19 degrees Fahrenheit t'nite.

You boys be nice, now.

Ever'buddy's Gran'ma

By: Ted Kidd

Ted Kidd — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 02:24:32 +0000

Like this Matt? <
Like this Matt?

10. I was going to stuff that hole with fiberglass...

9. They told me I needed 2 tons, so I went with 3 just to be on the "safe" side.

8. I set my thermostat to 62 degrees and live with terrible discomfort because I think I can't afford the energy bill otherwise.

7. I know I save a lot of money by not heating my house while I'm at work.

6. I know my house could be more energy efficient, but I don't think I can afford to fix it.

5. I bought a Prius because that's my biggest opportunity to save energy, help the environment, and be a good citizen. How many miles do I drive? About 7000 a year, why?

Anybody wanna do 4, 3, 2, and 1?

By: Matthew Cooper

Matthew Cooper — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:11:09 +0000

I suggest we select the Top
I suggest we select the Top 10 Fight Club topics, and then battle it down to the top 2 and put them out for Fast and Furious comment followed by a poll to pick the winner.

By: Walter Stachowicz

Walter Stachowicz — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 01:56:30 +0000

"His name is Robert
"His name is Robert Paulsen"

By: David Butler

David Butler — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 23:38:40 +0000

Jon wrote:

Jon wrote:
> you would almost expect there is some secret ring somewhere that energy nerds get into to duke it out.

There indeed is, but I'm not tellin'

By: Jon LaMonte

Jon LaMonte — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 23:28:45 +0000
Allison, I always enjoy your
Allison, I always enjoy your articles, but I often do get a bigger kick out of the comment section. Between here and Home Energy Pros, you would almost expect there is some secret ring somewhere that energy nerds get into to duke it out. Now THAT is a Fight Club I would pay to see.

By: Sam Young

Sam Young — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:22:10 +0000
I'm glad to know someone else
I'm glad to know someone else knows there are ways to cut residential electrical use without building science. I know how to save 7-25% for about $600-$1300 in 30 minutes. I tell people expect 8% and consider the rest as a blessing. Unfortunately, it's not windows, insulation, air sealing, duct sealing, or better heating & cooling performance, so know one takes me up on it. What does an electrical engineer anyway?

By: Christopher Cadwell

Christopher Cadwell — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:27:38 +0000
Heat doesnt rise - but hot
Heat doesnt rise - but hot air does, have a tendancy to rise.

I see you: Do you see me beaming you with heated dirty looks, and I know you think I am full of hot air. Your coldness only elevates my words, but you cant escape my beaming.

By: Green Curmudgeon

Green Curmudgeon — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:10:48 +0000
So exactly how many
So exactly how many personalities do you have these days?