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What Is Green Building?

What Is Green Building?
Why Build Green? In The United States, buildings account for: 39% of total energy use 12% of the total water consumption 68% of total electricity consumption 38% of the carbon dioxide emissions The built environment has a vast impact on the environment, human health, and the economy. By adopting green building strategies, we can maximize…
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Going Green is Easier Than You Think

Going Green is Easier Than You Think
Going Green is Easier than you think...Building Specs can show you how Green can mean many things, it could be building practices, preventative maintenance decisions, purchases and actions that effect our environment everyday. The concept is simple, start making small changes to your day to day life and we can make a huge impact as…
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Radon is the 2nd leading cause of lung cancer

Radon is the 2nd leading cause of lung cancer
According to the EPA: "Radon is the 2nd leading cause of lung cancer." Test's are conducted using the state of the art EPERM, utilizing an Electret instead of charcoal canisters. Results can be obtained usually within 24 hours. Some offices may offer continuous monitors. Radon is a cancer-causing natural radioactive gas that you can’t see, smell…
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Introduction to Molds

Introduction to Molds
Mold is second only to termites in damage to homes in the United States. Building Specs Home Inspections has home inspectors trained to detect mold in your home, we swap and test to check levels and have partners that will come out and remediate if necessary. American Mold & Restoration is one of our affiliates…
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