Adding foam insulation to your home is a great way to close off air leaks and reduce your energy costs. There are several different types of foam insulation on the market and choosing the right one is the key to getting your job done right. This article will take you through choosing the right product, ...
The biggest mistake that 90% of American homeowners make is putting a dark colored shingle on their roof. Scientific studies reveal that different color shingles absorb and reflect different amounts of heat. White shingles will conduct less and reflect more heat, whereas black shingles will contain and absorb the most heat. Almost every consumer knows ...
An energy efficient heating system should be part of every home. Any house from newly built to one built 200 years ago should have a comfortable interior all winter long. Technology is available to provide a heating system in any size structure with or without the use of a ducting system. Eco-friendly homeowners can take ...
Mobile homes are a terrific, affordable way to live. However, in cold climates they can be difficult to heat, which can lead to expensive heating bills if you are not careful. By taking some simple steps to get your mobile home ready for winter, you can help to keep the heat your home’s interior where ...
In this article I’m going to try and explain the principles of home insulation and … through the use of hundreds of mind-numbing equations and calculations … make simple the wonderful world of R-values and U-values. (exciting, isn’t it?). Remember, Insulation is step two in the process. The first should really be air sealing. (click ...
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