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 Tim Snyder | Jun 25, 2013 | Conditioned Spaces, Heating & Cooling
Some homeowners want to improve home energy efficiency because it’s a major element in greener living –a commitment to environmental awareness. Other folks are motivated by the cost savings you achieve. According to the Dept. of Energy, most houses use twice the...
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...
by Tim Snyder | Jun 15, 2013 | Conditioned Spaces, Plumbing
Get set to respond quickly and safely to your next extreme water event Mother Nature certainly plays a role in exposing our homes to water damage, with floods and hurricanes occurring with greater frequency. But there are plenty of other ways for water to wreak havoc,...
