Green Terms “S” | Ariel J Baverman, Property Consultant in Atlanta, GA

Sealed Combustion Fireplace / Woodstove

by Ariel | Jan 1, 2000 | Green Terms "S"

Sealed Combustion Fireplace / Woodstove A sealed combustion fireplace or woodstove that gets its combustion air from outside of the home and exhausts 100 percent of the combustion by-products to the outside. This eliminates the likelihood of...

Sealed Crawl Space

by Ariel | Jan 1, 2000 | Green Terms "S"

Sealed Crawl Space A crawl space under a home that has been properly air sealed to conserve energy.

Sealed Ducting

by Ariel | Jan 1, 2000 | Green Terms "S"

Sealed Ducting A way to save energy and avoid moisture damage by repairing improperly installed ducts or by sealing the seams in ductwork.

Sequestration

by Ariel | Jan 1, 2000 | Green Terms "S"

Sequestration The process by which carbon dioxide is removed from the atmosphere by plants.

Structured Insulated Panels (SIP)

by Ariel | Jan 1, 2000 | Green Terms "S"

Structured Insulated Panels (SIP) Panels made from a thick layer of foam (polystyrene or polyurethane) sandwiched between two layers of Oriented Strand Board (OSB), plywood or fiber-cement. SIPS are often used in panelized construction. They are an alternative to the...

Solar Assisted Hot Water

by Ariel | Jan 1, 2000 | Green Terms "S"

Solar Assisted Hot Water A solar hot water array on the roof that supplements (but does not exclusively supply) the hot water to the home. Water warmed by solar energy is pumped into the hot water heater where less energy is required to get it hot or less cold water...