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

Sustainable Flooring

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

Sustainable Flooring Flooring that is made from reclaimed or rapidly renewable sources, typically cork or bamboo.

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...