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This project has been funded in part by a grant from the Eldridge Campbell Stockton Memorial Preservation Fund of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

Rehab Green: Historic Preservation, Weatherization and Sustainable Rehabilitation.

On April 17, 2010, the Town of Friday Harbor sponsored a one-day seminar called Rehab Green. The goal was to bring a diverse group of property owners, general contractors, preservationists and other building, utility and preservation professionals to discuss sustainable building practices and energy conservation, and preservation of historic structures.

The new twist to this event was that it focused on applications appropriate for the vernacular architecture-and small scale-characteristic of rural towns and cities.

The “Best of ” Rehab Green Virtual Handouts

In the interest of conserving resources, Rehab Green resource documents have been posted here, rather than using paper handouts at the event.

GREEN REHAB TOP TIPS

Top 10 Tips to Cut Winter Energy Costs: Easy and inexpensive solutions for business or home. Energy Savers. U.S. Department of Energy

ENERGY AUDITS

Do-It-Yourself Home Energy Audit: A step-by-step guide for identifying and inproving your home’s energy efficiency. Developed by the Seatlle Department of Planning & Develoment’s City Green Building.

Conversation with an Energy Auditor: Tom Schlotter, National Trust for Historic Preservation

Introduction to Blower Doors, by David Keefe, Welcome to Home Energy Magazine Online

Infrared Thermography, U.S. Department of Energy

Saving Energy in Historic Buildings: Balancing Efficiency and Value, By John H. Cluver and Brad Randall, The Journal of Preservation Technology, ABT Bulletin, 41:1, 2010

WINDOWS, DOORS, ATTICS, BASEMENTS, WALLS

Window Audit/Inspection Checklist, National Park Service, Secretary of the Interior

Keep Warm and Keep Those Windows!! Anacortes Museum, City of Anacortes Museum/City of Anacortes, WA.

What Replacement Windows Can’t Replace: The Real Cost of Removing Historic Windows, By Walter H. Culver and Brad Randall, The Journal of Preservation Technology, APT Bulletin 2006

Thermal Performance of Traditional Windows and Lo-Cost Energy-Saving Retrofits, By Paul Baker, Roger Curtis, Craig Kennedy, and Chris Wood, The Journal of Preservation Technology, APT Bulletin, 41:1, 2010

Repair and Upgrade Windows and Doors, Weatherization and Energy Efficiency, National Park Service

Historic Wood Windows, Tip Sheet, National Trust for Historic Preservation

Attic Insulation, Energy Savers, U.S. Department of Energy

Moisture Control in Basements, Energy Savers. U.S. Department of Energy

Sealing Air Leaks, U.S. Department of Energy. http://www1.eere.energy.gov/consumer/tips/air_leaks.html.

Embracing Energy Efficiency, by Noelle Lord, Old House Journal Sept/Oct 2007.

Restoring Window Sashes, by David Gibney, Fine Homebuilding Magazine, Feb/March 2004.