by Joseph R. Provey | Jul 1, 2013 | Basements, Foundations
“The greenest building is the one that’s already built” said architect Carl Elefante. It’s also true that the greenest foundation is the one you’ve got – even if it’s tilted, bowed, or bulging! When confronted with a foundation that is under stress...
by Joseph R. Provey | Jun 26, 2013 | Attics, Building Envelope
Sometimes you can live in a house for years and not put two and two together. For example, let’s say the second level of your house is cantilevered. In common parlance, it has an overhang. The rooms with the cantilevered floor are exceedingly cold in winter and hot in...
by Joseph R. Provey | Jun 25, 2013 | Attics, Building Envelope
Decisions. Decisions. That’s what you face when doing just about any home improvement, especially complex jobs like reroofing your home. Each decision can make a big difference with regard to how much the job will cost in both the near and long term. With a roofing...
by Joseph R. Provey | Jun 25, 2013 | Conditioned Spaces, Heating & Cooling
Whether you suffer from soaring temperatures for 2 months a year or 6, there are some no-sweat things to can to make your life cooler. The methods you choose will depend on several variables, not the least of which is your own internal thermostat. Some people can...
