Local Architect and Builders Bring the Auroras to Walton & Okaloosa County, Florida

Amazing talent within our local community received national recognition recently at the 2012 Aurora Awards. The Aurora Awards are the most prestigious building awards covering our region and include the 12 most Southeastern states and Eastern Caribbean focusing on multiple aspects; such as design, energy performance and many other building components. The Aurora Awards are presented by the Southeast Building Conference and administered by the Florida Home Building Association. For more information regarding the awards please contact Lynn Edwards 800-261-9447 or visit http://www.theauroras.com/ for photos.

We would like to congratulate the local award winners.

Congratulations and Thank You To Our Local Grand Aurora & Aurora Winners:

Dan Mueller of Lifestyles Design Group
http://www.lifestylesdesigngroup.com/

Tab Jackson Group
http://tabjacksongroup.com/

Compass Builders of Florida
http://compassbuildersfl.com/

For more information from these outstanding building industry professionals please visit their website or contact them directly for quotes.

Quick Summary of Unvented Attic Assembly

Unvented attics are beneficial for many reasons.  First and most importantly by helping to seal the building system, which in return allows the central air conditioning system to operate more efficiently and effectively- removing moisture and reducing temperature. By placing the duct work in a climate controlled space, the dehumidified air from  duct work and interior of home has less opportunity to create condensation as temperate difference of interior of home and attic space will not differ by large amounts.  By sealing the building system you can prolong the life of your properly sized HVAC as well as prevent outside allergens and pollutants from entering your home.  Homes with properly sealed building system also benefit greatly on energy  savings for life of the home. 

For more information and details about unvented attic assemblies give us a call or click to schedule a free estimate and consultation (850) 685-9709 or http://www.gulfcoastinsulation.com

Where to Recycle Locally

For items such as cans, bottles, and other recyclables not needed for an upcoming repurposing project-- take them to our local recycling drops.

For details on recycling locations and programs visit the sites below for each area:

Walton County: http://www.co.walton.fl.us/index.aspx?NID=200
Okaloosa County: http://www.co.okaloosa.fl.us/dept_pw_resources_recycle.html
Bay County: http://www.co.bay.fl.us/waste/dropoff.php

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Energy saving & recycling tips
Insulation services and product updates
Green building and construction industry related updates
Local events you can meet our team at & receivie energy saving insulation upgrade discounts

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Building Industry Association of Okaloosa and Walton Counties 2012 Parade of Homes is this week June 9- 17th 2012. Be sure to stop by the amazing homes above- these pics can not show the great detail and amazing features of these homes; visit them for a tour- times listed on http://www.biaow.org.




 

Looking forward to this weekend Energy Conservation Awareness Day in DeFuniak Springs, Florida.  Stop by our booth for coupons for energy saving insulation upgrade, ask us your questions in person, & meet some of the team.  

This Saturday- May 5, 2012 around the Lake Yard in DeFuniak Springs you will be able to have free family fun and learn about bio-diesel, recycling, geothermal, solar technology, wind turbines, insulation, and much more.

850 Business Magazine

Visit 850 Business Magazine Website and Check out 2012 April-May issue page 66 and 67!

Thank you SBDC for all the opportunities for small business you bring to our area and Rowland Publishing .




Also for upcoming weekend and in celebration of Earth Day we wanted to share our favorite Earth Day quote you can find at our local E.O. Wilson Center Nokuse Plantation-

We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children. - Native American Proverb

5 Small Ways to Make a Big Difference in Your Energy Savings

1. Replace your air filter or clean your filter area depending on your system. This not only helps save energy, but also prolongs the life of your system and provides a healthier indoor environment.

2. Replace old light bulbs throughout your home with CFLs.  If every American home replaced just one light with a light that's earned the ENERGY STAR, we would save enough energy to light 3 million homes for a year, save about $600 million in annual energy costs, and prevent 9 billion pounds of greenhouse gas emissions per year, equivalent to those from about 800,000 cars.

3. Turn off & unplug all appliances & electronics when not in use.

4. Get a yearly checkup for your home air system/ HVAC. Duct leaks, incorrect settings, and inefficient systems can easily increase your bill by 15%.

5. Fix your insulation situation! Upgrade your insulation and seal around windows, doors, and other outside air leaks.  Click or call today for a free estimate & consultation for insulation upgrade & home seal from Gulf Coast Insulation http://www.gulfcoastinsulation.com or (850) 685-9709.

 

  

 

Can You Feel the Cold?-- Detecting Air Leaks

Air leaks and improperly installed insulation are the culprits for large utility bills and overuse of energy.  Not sure how much energy you are using or where else to look for savings visit your local utility companies website for energy tips and calculators. Click the name below of your local utility company to go directly to energy saving information:
Gulf Power
Chelco

Call (850) 685-9709 or click today to receive a free estimate and consultation for energy saving insulation upgrades. For more information visit our main site at http://www.gulfcoastinsulation.com

Welcome to Gulf Coast Insulation 2012 Blogger

Hello from the Team of Gulf Coast Insulation!
Our 2012 Blogger will focus on:

• Energy saving and recycling tips
• Insulation services and product updates
• Green building and construction industry related information
• And the events you can meet our  team at, get hands on environmentally friendly insulation info., and pick up a special discount for your next home insulation project

Visit our main website for more information: Gulf Coast Insulation Main Website