Frustration can arise when your furnace, the primary source of heat for your home, suddenly stops working, in the dead of winter. A furnace is designed to move heated air through ducts and deliver it to rooms throughout the house. A furnace is powered by electricity, natural gas, or fuel oil. A variety of issues …
by Dev It might not yet feel like it outside, but the chilling temperatures of winter are not far off. As the mornings and evenings get cooler for fall, it’s time to start thinking about preparing your Charlotte, North Carolina, home for the cold. That includes sealing leaks, fixing drafts, and checking your insulation. Spray Foam, Cellulose, …
by Ross and Witmer No matter how old your home is, it was probably not built tightly enough for maximum comfort and home efficiency. This means that your home’s windows, floors, attics, ducts, crawlspaces, and building envelope could be leaking your conditioned air outside. This could be costing you unnecessary money and making your home unhealthy. To fix these …
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You probably know that having an uninsulated attic in Charlotte, North Carolina, isn’t a good thing, but do you know how attic encapsulation works? Professionals spray an expanding foam insulation into your attic, sealing the cracks and insulating it from outside temperature variations. Attic Encapsulation: A Short Overview Many homes have attics that are completely …
by Ross and Witmer This summer, Charlotte, North Carolina, homeowners should consider checking their home’s airtightness with a blower door test. The blower door test is an important aspect of your home energy evaluation, helping you save money on utility bills. However, there are other reasons to invest in this beneficial test. Blower Door Testing Uncovers Hidden Problems A …
by Ross and Witmer Basement and attic encapsulation is quickly becoming one of the biggest trends for new homes across the nation. Prior to its emergence as the premier way to prevent excessive moisture, pest control, and other problems, most attics and basements were completely unsealed. Encapsulation is the process of taking polyethylene plastic and using it to line …
by Ross and Witmer The blower door test is an increasingly popular method of measuring your home’s airtightness to determine and improve energy efficiency and quality of habitation. It’s rapidly becoming a requirement in many energy efficiency programs, including LEED and the Energy Star and Weatherization Assistance Programs. The blower door consists of a wooden frame with a fan …
by Ross and Witmer When it comes time to buy a new car or appliance, you probably place efficiency high on your priority list. But what about the efficiency of a new home? Multiple components come together to determine a home energy rating, so it takes more effort to determine how efficient the entire package is. Still, Charlotte-area homeowners …
by Ross and Witmer Spring has arrived here in central North Carolina, bringing rain, fresh flowers and a whole new to-do list for home maintenance. The costly heating season is over, but energy efficiency is still a major concern for most homeowners. This means that weatherization, which is often considered important only during the colder months, is still essential. …
by Ross and Witmer As spring rapidly descends upon the Charlotte area, it’s only natural that homeowners’ minds will turn toward getting their homes ready for spring and summer. As part of this year’s spring cleaning regimen, why not take this opportunity to look a little deeper at your house’s overall “whole home health?” Without a doubt, there are …
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