by HomeReadyInspections | Nov 22, 2022 | Blower Door Test, Home Inspection, HVAC Duct Testing
Air Sealing Your Home Reducing the amount of air that leaks in and out of your home is a cost-effective way to cut heating and cooling costs, improve durability, increase comfort, and create a healthier indoor environment. Caulking and weatherstripping are two simple...
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 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, Home Inspection, HVAC Duct Testing, Uncategorized
Energy auditors may use thermography — or infrared scanning — to detect thermal defects and air leakage in building envelopes. How Thermographic Inspections Work Thermography measures surface temperatures by using infrared video and still cameras. These...
by HomeReadyInspections | Nov 14, 2022 | Home Inspection, Uncategorized
Home heating is predicted to be more expensive this winter. This can be especially challenging for those with lower incomes. To help with lowering energy bills, the U.S. Department of Energy’s Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) provides state weatherization...
by HomeReadyInspections | Nov 11, 2022 | Energy Tips, Home Inspection, Insulation
Insulation for New Home 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...
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