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Preservation: As Green as it Gets - Part II
In Defense of Wood Windows

By Lin Team, HSA Preservation Committee Co-chair

The previous Preservation Reporter article "Preservation: As Green as it Gets," dealt with the concept of "embodied energy," that is, the energy resources already invested in existing buildings. Preservationists affirm that the emphasis on saving old buildings is truly a conservation measure, a timely approach to global warming and the need for sustainable living.
http://www.heritagesocietyaustin.org/GreenPartII.pdf

Sikkens' Cetol 1 23

Thorough product information
http://www.sikkens.us/en/Products/Decks/Pages/
Watch how we refinish a wood garage door with Sikkens' Cetol 1 23

Maintaining your home on a budget

http://www.wepaintaustin.citymax.com/maintainghomeonabudgetarticle.html

Why is my paint peeling?

This Old House Magazine - This is a well written, educational and informative article.
http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/article/0,,212675,00.html

Paint your roof white to help stop global warming and save energy!

"lightening roofs and roads in urban environments would offset the global warming effects of all the cars in the world for 11 years"
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/earth/earthnews/5389278/Obamas-green-guru-calls-for-white-roofs.html

55 Tips for getting a home ready to sell

A good checklist
http://www.home-selling-miracles.com

Home Energy Saving Booklet

From the U.S. Department of energy
http://www1.eere.energy.gov/consumer/tips/pdfs/energy_savers.pdf

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