An energy-efficient mortgage is atype of loanthat can be used to fund eco-friendlyhome improvements, or to finance the purchase of a home that already has energy-saving features. For qualified homeowners, you canrefinancewith an EEM and use the funds to pay for certain upgrades that will he...
When you’re followingproper protocolsfor sizing an air conditioner, the idea is to have just the right amount of cooling capacity when the house is at the standard design conditions. I’ll get into the design conditions below, but first, the industry trade groupAir Conditioning Contractors of ...
An attic stair cover is a type of device that is used to conserve energy in a house. The main ways in which an attic stair cover...
How it works: A severe thunderstorm uproots a tree that falls onto your home, crushing part of the roof and attic. You’d pay your share of the repair cost — known as the homeowners insurance deductible— and then the insurer would pay the rest, up to your dwelling coverage limit. ...
Loft boards are pieces of rigidfoam boardinsulation that are installed in the floor or rafters of anatticloft of a building. Insulated loft boards consist of thick sheets made out of a lightweight, high-density polystyrene, polyisocyanurate or polyurethane foam. These materials create stifffoam ...
An inspection will ensure your attic vents are not blocked, air flows freely, and the vents are in good condition. Heat loss detection: One of the roof’s main functions is to keep central heating within the home. Inspectors may use an infrared camera to detect heat loss generated from ...
The Department of Energy states that approximately 9 out of 10 US homes are underinsulated. Bringing insulation up to the recommended R-value and sealing air leaks can reduce energy costs by 10% annually. If all of the air leaks in the average home were combined, they would create a hole...
Learn what pest exclusion is and why your home may need it. What’s the definition of pest exclusion? Pest exclusion is a preventative tactic that includes sealing up areas of your home where pests are likely to enter– essentially, denying pests access to your house in the first place. ...
Let’s start with what it is NOT. It’s not a regular home inspection. The standard home inspector’s report will cover the condition of the home’s heating system, central air conditioning system (temperature permitting), interior plumbing system, electrical system, the roof, attic, and ...
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