The average family spends more than half of its annual household energy bill on heating and cooling. That’s a significant number! By maintaining and making some appropriate improvements to your home’s thermal barrier you can dramatically reduce these costs. According to the Department of Energy (the DOE) you can reduce these costs by as much as 30% to 40%. “Thermal Barrier” refers to the systems and materials that help maintain a comfortable environment for your homes living space. Your home’s …
Protect your home from moisture and water damage from Ice Dams this Winter
Ice Dams If your home does not have proper and effective attic insulation, heat can escape from the living space during the cold winter months. Heat is transferred from the living space and also generated from recessed light fixtures, air ducts, furnaces and other appliances and equipment located in the attic. This heat raises the roof temperature above the freezing point, causing the snow and ice on the roof to melt and flow downward. This area is often just inside …
Issues with condensation in your windows?
Ever wonder why condensation forms on your windows—and what you can do to prevent it? Below is a collection of questions and answers designed to provide you with a better understanding of condensation and how you can minimize it. EXTERIOR CONDENSATION QUESTIONS What causes exterior condensation? Exterior condensation occurs when moist air comes into contact with cool surfaces, such as glass. This type of condensation appears when the dew point in the air is higher than the temperature of the …
Spring Checklist to Improve your Home’s Comfort while Reducing your Energy Costs
Spring fever has motivated many a home renovation project. But why put off planning till the flowers are blooming and “to do” lists are calling? 1) Why you should consider installing energy efficient evaporative cooling. It may seem strange to think about sizzling summer heat when snow is still a possibility. Consider having your cooling system checked so unneeded hassles can be avoided when HVAC contractors are overbooked. Advances in technology over the last decade have shown evaporative coolers as …
