by HomeReadyInspections | Nov 21, 2022 | Energy Tips
Energy Assessments Help Keep the Cold Outside and the Warm Inside We are in the middle of Energy Awareness Month, and there is no better way to be aware of your energy use at home than conducting a home energy assessment. Autumn is a great time to start thinking of a...
by HomeReadyInspections | Nov 18, 2022 | Energy Tips, Home Inspection, Insulation
Insulation for New Construction State and local building codes typically include minimum insulation requirements, but your energy-efficient home will likely exceed those mandates. To optimize energy efficiency, you should also consider the interaction between the...
by HomeReadyInspections | Nov 18, 2022 | Blower Door Test, Energy Tips, HVAC Duct Testing
Air Sealing for New Construction Minimizing air movement in and out of a house is key to building an energy-efficient home. Controlling air leakage is also critical to moisture control. Before developing an air sealing strategy, you should also consider the...
by HomeReadyInspections | Nov 16, 2022 | Energy Tips, Home Inspection
Radiant heating systems supply heat directly to the floor or to panels in the wall or ceiling of a house. The systems depend largely on radiant heat transfer — the delivery of heat directly from the hot surface to the people and objects in the room via infrared...
by HomeReadyInspections | Nov 14, 2022 | Blower Door Test, Energy Tips, HVAC Duct Testing
Your home’s exterior doors can contribute significantly to air leakage, and can also waste energy through conduction, especially if it’s old, uninsulated, improperly installed, and/or improperly air sealed. Weatherstripping can reduce the...
by HomeReadyInspections | Nov 11, 2022 | Blower Door Test, Energy Tips
Whole-House Systems Approach Designing and building a new house or upgrading an existing house to be highly energy-efficient requires careful planning and attention to detail. A whole-house systems approach helps homeowners, architects, builders, and home improvement...
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