Hi. Hardi is a siding made of painted cement board. SmartSide is a painted wood product. Both are rigid materials and stay perfectly straight on the house. Their drawbacks are very visible seams a ... read more
I say insulation should be at the top of your list. I would also take a look at your water pumps.
Here's a few of the items we actuallyp ersonally suggest when going green: http://xtremegreenhomes.com ... read more