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There are three main types of insulation – fiberglass batts, blown in fibers (cellulose or fiberglass), and spray foam. They are all commonly used to insulate attics.
Now that spray-foam insulation is becoming more common in western North Carolina’s buildings, I figure it’s time once again to discuss the most common
120,000 homes were “officially” evaluated by HERS raters in 2010 – a 7% increase from 2009. Believe it or not, this number represents 41% of all new homes built in 2010!
There are only a few days left to take advantage of the federal tax credit for energy efficient home improvement. All improvements must be installed before the end of 2010. This $1500 tax credit can be applied toward the expense of fireplaces, heating and cooling equipment, insulation, and replacement windows.
This video was produced by the Department of Energy, and does a fantastic job illustrating what’s involved in a comprehensive home energy audit. This is
Before jumping into the ASHRAE 62.2 options for existing homes, make sure you’ve read and understand how to calculate the airflow requirements for new construction,
Are you still using rules of thumb to size HVAC equipment? This one size fits all approach can get you in trouble with your clients
