by Joseph R. Provey | Dec 16, 2013 | ABC Action Plan, Attics, Building Envelope, Conditioned Spaces, Heating & Cooling, Home Systems
A great case can be made for upgrading your home’s insulation and for air-sealing gaps and cracks sooner rather than later. These improvements typically pay for themselves in 6 or 7 years — and then continue to generate savings for as long as you live in your...
by Tim Snyder | Nov 7, 2013 | Attics
Blotchy stains and winter ice crystals indicate ventilation and air leakage problems that can rot your roof. In the great outdoors, mold is Mother Nature’s way of recycling organic compounds. But indoor mold is a fairly serious problem, even in an unused area like...
by Joseph R. Provey | Nov 2, 2013 | Attics, Building Envelope
Air Krete® cementitious foam insulation has been around for decades, but despite its many advantages it has not become a household name. That may change now that Dr. Energy Saver, a nation-wide network of energy conservation contractors, has acquired exclusive rights...
by Susan Jensen Smith | Oct 22, 2013 | Attics, Energy-Savings Tips
When it’s time to reshingle your roof, consider ENERGY STAR® rated cool roof shingles. Asphalt shingles that use cool roof technology can cut your summertime cooling expenses by 7% – 15%. The key to a cool roof, says the Cool Roof Rating Council, is to reflect...
by Susan Jensen Smith | Oct 17, 2013 | Attics, Energy-Savings Tips
Bringing all U.S. homes to airtightness levels spelled out in the 2012 International Energy Conservation Code would save as much as $33 billion in energy costs annually ~ GreenBuildingAdvisor.com The attic is the biggest source of energy-wasting air leaks in most...
by Tim Snyder | Sep 7, 2013 | Attics, Building Envelope
Comfort & energy problems are caused by attics with too little insulation and too much air leakage. Autumn’s official arrival has many of us reaching into the back of the closet for coats and sweaters that may soon get put to use. Getting reacquainted with...
