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The importance of indoor air quality.

Indoor Mold and Other Indoor Air Quality Issues

December 14, 2016

Indoor mold and other air quality issues deserve more attention today than in prior years. With home heating and cooling costs on the rise, and the likelihood that they will continue to rise, designers and builders are challenged to produce energy-efficient, air-tight homes. Because of this, indoor air quality issues are more important than ever.…

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Blower Door test for New Homes in Rhode Island and Massachusetts

December 9, 2016

Blower Door Test Otherwise known as an air leakage test, a blower door test is required for new houses in both Rhode Island and Massachusetts. The One and Two Family Dwelling Code states as follows: The building or dwelling unit shall be tested and testing shall be conducted with a blower door at a pressure…

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Blower Door Testing by Energy Geeks

Blower Door Test in Warwick Rhode Island

December 7, 2016

  Testing an existing home By: Sarah Halton In this video watch as the crew from Energy Geeks demonstrates a perfectly executed Blower Door Test in Warwick. This existing home was being tested for air tightness because the occupant was scheduled to have Weatherization work performed the following week.   Click to learn more about…

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Installed Storm Door North Smithfield, RI

Storm Door Installation in North Smithfield, RI

November 22, 2016

Storm door installations in North Smithfield, Rhode Island saves energy for 38 lucky residents. A properly installed storm door not only creates a pocket of insulation for the main entry door of a home, it also protects it from damaging adverse weather conditions while adding an additional barrier of security from intruders. The units are…

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New Home Design and Construction-Site Selection-RI-MA

October 19, 2016

  Author: Ed  Beauchemin Home Design and Construction ri-site selection: On any building project, before considering home design and construction, we must first find the right site. In selecting a lot for a new home, factors such as price, area schools and neighborhoods are universally understood. Factors, such as soil condition, topography and solar orientation should…

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Energy Efficient Home Design-RI-MA design and build like you give a damn

October 12, 2016

New Home Design in Rhode Island and Massachusetts Author: Ed Beauchemin Recently I attended a conference in Boston sponsored by The Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESA). There were many workshops and lectures pertaining to the concept of the energy efficient home  and renewable energy. Attendance this year was greater than in previous years. Based on…

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