Top 3 Common Roofing Mistakes Homeowners Should Avoid
There are things people do to or on their roofs that may seem like the right thing to do at the time but really are not. Here are three common activities to avoid 1. Pressure washing your roof Maybe your neighbor replaced their roof, making your roof look old and dirty in comparison. Short of […]
Top Reasons Why You Should Care About Home Performance
In a previous post, we discussed that home performance is about making buildings to work together as a complete system. Let’s explore deeper why this concept is so important. Think about when a home is first built and all of the different teams involved and their responsibilities. For example: Someone decides the overall shape of […]
Why An Energy Audit Could Save You Big This Winter
When it is cold, it is human nature to crank up that thermostat. And, then you get your utility bill, which can take that “warm and fuzzy” feeling away. Conducting an energy audit is one of the easiest steps you can take to help protect your home year round. Air leakage contributes significantly to home […]
How To Get Rid Of Mice In Your Home Forever
With colder weather quickly approaching, we’re all trying to stay warm – including the critters that live outdoors. Over the last few months, we’ve done a few basement insulation projects and have found that our air sealing and basement insulation services actually helps eliminates unwanted critters from entering the home. If you’re like me, I […]
Top 3 Ways To Improve Your Home’s Energy Efficiency
Just as new home construction has issues that are often overlooked, existing homes also can suffer because of a lack of a home owner’s manual or a single resource ensuring your entire home performs as a complete system. You’d be surprised – some of these issues are more common than you may think. The primary […]
How to Avoid Water in Your Home This Spring
Water damage. A very scary issue that most homeowners associate with being very expensive to remedy. However, with these few simple tips, you can minimize costly repairs. Most water issues are first noticed in the basement – water seeping through the cracked brick in the basement walls. Other areas that you may notice water issues […]