Manual-S is being required by many building programs and local codes these days. The problem is, it’s really hard to tell whether the installing contractor
Now that we have your attention, here’s the skinny… High Country Workforce Development Board has grant money help folks that qualify get training to assist
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
Standard gas water heaters are one of the most dangerous appliances I see in homes. This one was found in the basement of an extremely leaky house.
More and more state codes are requiring room-by-room Manual-J load calculations as part of the permitting and inspection process. Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia,
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.
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
Tightening up your house is a great retrofit project that will produce tangible results.
