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...
by HomeReadyInspections | Nov 1, 2022 | Energy Tips, Home Inspection
Foundation Moisture Control The potential for moisture problems exists anywhere building components are below grade, whether you have a basement, crawlspace, or slab-on-grade foundation. To create an energy-efficient and comfortable living space in your basement, you...
by HomeReadyInspections | Nov 1, 2022 | Energy Tips, Home Inspection
Controlling moisture can make your home more energy-efficient, less costly to heat and cool, more comfortable, and prevent mold growth. Properly controlling moisture in your home will improve the effectiveness of your air sealing and insulation efforts, and these...
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 | Oct 31, 2022 | Energy Tips
How Insulation Works To understand how insulation works it helps to understand heat flow, which involves three basic mechanisms — conduction, convection, and radiation. Conduction is the way heat moves through materials, such as when a spoon placed in a hot cup...
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