A hybrid weather proof barrier system
One of our current projects involves a second story dormer addition. We opted for a hybrid system using Zip Panels and Prosoco seam and joint filler for our weather resistive barrier. The seam…
Grants available for Toward Net Zero retrofits in Bellingham!
Toward Net Zero retrofits If you've been on the fence about doing a deep energy retrofit now is the time to get off of that fence! The Community Energy Challenge is…
A few changes around ChuB
We celebrated our 5th year in business this August and that 5 year mark offered opportunity for change and growth. Namely, we expanded our building performance division decided to bring interior design in house.…
Carbon negative insulation
One of our favorite aspects of working with the Community Energy Challenge is the diversity of the projects they send our way. We often complete 'standard' weatherization projects. These usually…
Imagine! This Home and Landscape Tour
We are busy gearing up for the Imagine! This Home and Landscape Tour and I can't wait! There are 10 stops on the tour this year and they all look…
Paperstone countertops
If you asked anyone at Chuckanut Builders what their favorite countertop material is they'd likely tell you Paperstone. It's becoming our signature countertop. It's made locally from recycled materials. We can use…
Window installation training
This winter about half of the crew went to the Journal of Light Construction conference in Portland. Everyone's heads were spinning with ideas when they got home, with everything from…
Is green building a buzz word?
My mom lives in Northern Idaho and recently bought property that she is hoping to build on. She immediately called Ian and I and asked for help finding a builder.…
We’re working on the Whatcom Center for Early Learning!
We started working on the Whatcom Center for Early Learning this week. We'll be doing some major building performance updates and remodeling the office space, it's such a cool old…
Remodel + CEC Pilot Project
In 2015 the Community Energy Challenge (CEC) is considering proposing a Remodel + CEC pilot project. The pilot will be in partnership with the WSU Energy Program and the Building Performance Center…
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