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Energy Efficiency vs Energy Conservation:

October 7, 2016

What is Energy Efficiency?Free Estimate on all our Energy Saving Products and Services RI-MA Energy Efficiency is “using less energy while receiving the same service”. Here is an example: Adding insulation to your attic floor, increases the R value (resistance to heat flow) of your thermal barrier (usually the attic floor). This prevents heat from…

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Weatherization helps mold remediation

Mold: Removal From Your Home

October 6, 2016

Weatherization measures professionally installed will prevent or rectify most mold issues. Let’s look at some common causes of mold. Bathroom fans venting directly into an attic instead of to the outside. Crawlspaces with a dirt floor allowing moisture to migrate A poorly ventilated crawlspace traps ground moisture within A poorly ventilated basement with high moisture…

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Home Design and Construction RI-MA: dealing with the local building department

October 5, 2016

Author: Ed Beauchemin When it comes to Home Design and Construction always check with the local building department when in doubt. Home design and construction Ri Ma: when permits are required Building permits are required for construction, alteration and other work not considered to be ordinary  repairs. Ordinary repairs are non-structural, and do not include…

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Blown in Insulation: Rhode Island

October 3, 2016

Created by: Sarah Halton Blown in insulation: empty wall cavities In this well done video, Sarah narrates as one of our experienced crews installs blown in insulation in an existing home in Providence Rhode island. Wall insulation, when properly installed will eliminate cold spots and draft within your home. Not only that; this happy homeowner…

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Home Design RI-MA- Building Planning Part 2

September 28, 2016

  Author: Ed Beauchemin This is the second part in a series on home design and building planning. When considering a construction project, a little planning goes a long way to successfully obtain the desired results. Listed are areas in construction which are sometimes confusing and can lead to code violations. As always, exceptions and…

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NewHome Design Ideas: The Basics of Smart Design / RI-MA

September 21, 2016

New Home Design Ideas Rhode Island and Massachusetts Author: Ed Beauchemin The following list of home design ideas covers many of the basic consideration home designers and building professionals need to know in order to streamline the design and home construction process. Building planning is an important part of any construction project. Smart design and…

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