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Value of Creating a Conditioned Attic Space Encapsulating an Attic Space means including the attic in the thermal envelope by installing insulation under the roof sheathing and not in the attic floor, joist bay. While any insulation can be used, we feel the best practice is to use spray foam. Typically, this is done with…
Bathroom Insulation and Ventilation Remodeling Concerns A lot of client questions that come up during a bathroom remodel, but one question that never seems to make the discussions is bathroom insulation and ventilation. Sure people want a bath fan and their walls and ceilings insulated but do they REALLY know what the contractor is scoping…
Installing an Werner Energy Seal Attic Ladder – Review After the terrible winter, the folks in New England suffered, I have been looking closer at ice dam causes and prevention. One of the biggest causes I’ve seen, on my inspections of homes, is excessive heart loss and air leaks, the culprit was attic ladder hatches. We…
Detect Home Energy Leaks with Infrared Thermometers Nearly everyone can relate to the difficulties in keeping their home warm during winter and cool during summer. At times it can seem like an insurmountable challenge, particularly if your home is poorly insulated, or there are areas within the home where air leaks are present. But there…
Advanced Wall Framing Many builders use too many wall studs in their corners, sometimes tripling up on studs to create the corner and adequate nailers for wallboard. The problem with this is that the triple studs do not perform as well thermally as fiberglass insulation does. T-Wall Intersection: Others carpenters and builders deal with this…
Image: cshutton.com Basement Remodeling: This article is about basement renovation considerations and was written as a guide to help you plan for and think through a basement finishing or remodeling project. Moisture Determine if your basement a moisture problem and solve that first. If the walls are moist or there is some water in places…
How To Prevent Ice Dams What is an ice dam? An ice dam is a ridge of ice that forms at the edge of a roof and prevents melting snow (water) from draining off the roof. The water that backs up behind the dam can leak into a home and cause damage to walls, ceilings,…
Whole House Tune Up for Fall Efficiency! Here in New England during the late Summer and early Fall we experience an overall mild temperature, slightly chilly in the morning, very comfortable during the day, and slightly cool in the evening. You can manage a comfortable temperature in your home just by opening and closing windows,…
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