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 Joseph R. Provey | Sep 19, 2013 | Basements, Crawl Spaces, Foundations
A new way to solve an old problem More than 27 million homes in the U.S. have crawlspaces. That number grows every year, as 15 to 20 percent of new homes continue to be built over crawlspaces. That’s a lot of houses, most of which are probably suffering from a variety...
by Tim Snyder | Sep 11, 2013 | Conditioned Spaces, Heating & Cooling
There’s something very cool about high-efficiency heating equipment. Most of us are smart enough not to put our hands directly over a chimney when a fire is burning below it. We know that enough heat goes up the chimney to cause a painful burn. But this rule...
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...
by Tim Snyder | Sep 5, 2013 | Basements, Foundations
You’re not alone. But thanks to innovative products, even a “problem” basement can be transformed into dry, comfortable living space. “Of course it’s wet down there. It’s a basement.” You’ve probably heard this kind of response to basement moisture. It’s...
by Joseph R. Provey | Aug 30, 2013 | Basements, Building Envelope, Crawl Spaces
Your floors are cold but the last time you checked, the floor joists above the crawlspace were stuffed with batts of fluffy insulation. What gives? Homeowners whose homes are built over crawlspaces may wonder about this. Or they may simply turn up the thermostat and...
