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Caller (cont. from last segment)

• Michelle, has mature Ash Trees.  How does she adjust her watering schedule for heat and put them on their own valve

Recommendation: Yes, on their own valve

• Greg, wants to know about pavers around his tree.  Is he creating a heat wall
• Gloria, Bird of Paradise bloom, she waters, then they don't open

Caller

• KC, has three citrus trees. Has more fruit, but yellowing leaves on his Grapefruit

Recommendation: Small amounts of citrus fertilizer, take the leaves to your local nursery,A & P Nursery

• Where can he get a Pineapple Palm

Recommendation: Harper's Nursery

• Greg, does he need to pour a concrete foundation to set pavers

Recommendation: Marvel or  Superlite Block, covering your concrete with overlay paver, then continue with pavers beyond the concrete. Belgard Pavers in Noche stays cool

• Kristy, has a Jacaranda that froze and now is not flowering

Recommendation: Depends on how many hard freezes it has been through. Desert Willow is a nice alternative

• Susie wants to know if she should fertilize her Fig Tree

Recommendation: Give it just a bit of Start and Grow Fertilizer now, about Labor Day fertilize with Citrus Food

• has a Sable Palm and Hibiscus.  Is she watering too much at 8 minutes a day

Recommendation: longer and less often with the watering

Special Co-Host in the Studio: Dennis Rodenburg from Thermal Advantage

Interview with Erica Pederson, Communication Coordinator for Local First AZ

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• Sound proofing
• Finish of the house will remain the same

Rosie Certified Partners specializing in Insulation:

• Banker Insulation
• REEis

• Neil,  needs guidance on insulating the floor of his mountain home
• Dennis, does he need a vapor barrier

Recommendation: We say yes

• John, just had a energy audit and he needs more insulation blown in. Does he close off his up ducts

Recommendation: cont. in next segment

• REEis
• Green Model

• Rebecca, does her pressure regulator need to be replaced

Recommendation: Sounds like she's okay, Rosie will check with our Rosie Certified Plumbers

• Ronald, should he seal his grout

Recommendation: Yes, have it cleaned then color sealed. Saran Wrap over the tile before adding sealant, Phoenix Carpet Repair

• Evie, has a question about insulation for her windows

• Lloyd, remodeling his block home.  Is getting ready to seal the home up. What is the best insulation practice for west facing garage

Recommendation: Rosie will go by and look

• Marla, recently added attic insulation.  Should he leave her attic door open for better ventilation

• Make sure they are certified by Arizona Water Quality Association
• Don't buy into Scare Tactics
• Use a Rosie Certified Water Treatment Specialist in Phoenix, Tucson and Northern AZ

• Marla, recently added attic insulation.  Should he leave her attic door open for better ventilation

Recommendation: Yes, leave the door open for better ventilation

• Paul, vinyl clad windows.  What are our thoughts.  Also, his water heater is 20 years old, does he replace

Recommendation: Pella makes a good vinyl window, steel reinforced; Fiberglass Windows are our favorite; Woods Plumbing in Tucson for the Water Heater

• James, what about R value and insulation

Recommendation: Get low value R value with Foam Insulation

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• Whole House Energy Audit
• Low hanging fruit: Caulking, weather stripping, foam insulation
• Buy your Energy Cheaper: Energy Management Computer from Advanced Home Systems

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