by HomeReadyInspections | Nov 22, 2022 | Air Sealing, Home Inspection Tips
Caulk Caulk is a flexible material used to seal air leaks through cracks, gaps, or joints less than 1-quarter-inch wide between stationary building components and materials. For components that move — doors and operable windows, for example...
by HomeReadyInspections | Nov 18, 2022 | Energy Tips, Home Inspection, Home Inspection Tips, 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 8, 2022 | Energy Tips, Home Inspection, Home Inspection Tips
Three-quarters of all homes in the United States have air conditioners. Air conditioners use about 6% of all the electricity produced in the United States, at an annual cost of about $29 billion to homeowners. As a result, roughly 117 million metric tons of carbon...
by HomeReadyInspections | Nov 8, 2022 | Energy Tips, Home Inspection, Home Inspection Tips, Natural Ventilation, Ventilation and Air Conditioning System
Ventilation is very important in an energy-efficient home. The “appropriate” amount and type of ventilation varies from home to home and from occupant to occupant. Different households have different occupancy levels (people and pets), schedules, activities, health...
by HomeReadyInspections | Nov 2, 2022 | Energy Tips, Home Inspection, Home Inspection Tips
When selecting a new water heater for your home, choose a water heating system that provides enough hot water for your family and is also energy efficient to save you money. Consider the different types of water heaters available and determining the right size and...
by HomeReadyInspections | Nov 1, 2022 | Heating, Home Inspection, Home Inspection Tips
Most homeowners who have heat pumps use them to heat and cool their homes. But a heat pump also can be used to heat water — either as stand-alone water heating system, or as combination water heating and space conditioning system. How They Work Image Heat pump...
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