by HomeReadyInspections | Dec 15, 2022 | Energy Tips, Insulation
For optimal energy efficiency, your home should be properly insulated from the roof down to its foundation. The illustration above shows all the areas of the home where there should be insulation. The numbered areas shown in the illustration are as follows: 1. In...
by HomeReadyInspections | Dec 15, 2022 | Energy Tips, Insulation
Radiant barriers are installed in homes — usually in attics — primarily to reduce summer heat gain and reduce cooling costs. The barriers consist of a highly reflective material that reflects radiant heat rather than absorbing it. They don’t,...
by HomeReadyInspections | Dec 14, 2022 | Energy Tips, Insulation
When insulating your home, you can choose from many types of insulation. To choose the best type of insulation, you should first determine the following: Where you want or need to install/add insulation The recommended R-values for areas you want to insulate....
by HomeReadyInspections | Dec 14, 2022 | Energy Tips, Insulation
Insulation in your home provides resistance to heat flow and lowers your heating and cooling costs. Properly insulating your home not only reduces heating and cooling costs, but also improves comfort. How Insulation Works To understand how insulation works it helps to...
by HomeReadyInspections | Dec 14, 2022 | Blower Door Test, Energy Tips, Heat & Cooling, HVAC Duct Testing
Reducing the amount of air that leaks in and out of your home is a cost-effective way to cut heating and cooling costs,...
by HomeReadyInspections | Dec 13, 2022 | Energy Tips, Heat & Cooling
Heating a swimming pool can consume a lot of energy and add up to high heating bills. You can improve your swimming pool’s heating and energy efficiency by installing an...
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