by HomeReadyInspections | Oct 31, 2022 | Energy Tips, Home Inspection
No matter what kind of heating system you have in your house, you can save money and increase your comfort by properly maintaining and upgrading your equipment. But remember, an energy-efficient furnace alone will not have as great an impact on your energy bills as...
by HomeReadyInspections | Oct 31, 2022 | Blower Door Test, Energy Tips, Home Inspection
Your first thought for cooling may be air conditioning, there are many alternatives that provide cooling with less energy use. A combination of proper insulation, energy-efficient windows and doors, daylighting, shading, and ventilation will usually keep homes cool...
by HomeReadyInspections | Oct 31, 2022 | Blower Door Test, Energy Tips, Home Inspection, HVAC Duct Testing
Choosing Weatherstripping Choose a type of weatherstripping that will withstand the friction, weather, temperature changes, and wear and tear associated with its location. For example, when applied to a door bottom or threshold, weatherstripping could drag on carpet...
by HomeReadyInspections | Aug 17, 2022 | Energy Tips, Home Inspection, Manual J
Need your homes insulation inspected before dry wall? Types of Foam Insulation Today, most foam materials use foaming agents that don’t use chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) or hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), which are harmful to the earth’s ozone layer. There...
by HomeReadyInspections | Aug 17, 2022 | Energy Tips, Home Inspection, HVAC Duct Testing
What is a Blower Door? A blower door test is a way to check how air-tight a structure is. It is designed to check for air leaks in walls, attics, and mechanical penetrations. While a blower door test does not evaluate how well a structure is insulated, it can...
by HomeReadyInspections | Jun 26, 2018 | Energy Tips, Home Inspection, HVAC Duct Testing
City of Houston has adopted the 2015 International Energy Conservation Code. Duct leakage test is required on all new construction and remodels that is replacing the HVAC system and duct work. Today’s standards allow 4% duct leakage of the total square footage of the...
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