Rhode Island

Exterior Wall Insulation – North Smithfield, RI

November 14, 2022

Is It Worth Insulating Exterior Walls? You bet it is. Exterior wall insulation prevents your home from warming up in the summer and feeling cold in the winter. Up to 20% of home heat loss and gain occurs through exterior walls. Without adequate insulation, heat passes through without much resistance. How Do I Know How…

Duct Leakage Test Westerly RI ∙ Home Sweet Home

July 21, 2022

In this video, our tech is performing a duct leakage test at a new home in Westerly Rhode Island. All cities and towns in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut require a duct leakage test with a passing grade before issuing a certificate of occupancy. Duct Leakage Testing in Rhode Island In Rhode Island, passing is…

Duct Leakage Test – Providence, RI

June 30, 2022

While onsite to perform a duct leakage test at a new home in Providence R.I., we quickly realized that the ductwork had not been properly sealed. As a result, we decided to make this video for builders and homeowners as a training tool, to show what to look for and what to avoid in order…

Wall Insulation Woonsocket, RI

June 26, 2022

In this video, one of our crews is in Woonsocket, R.I. installing insulation for walls in a typical post World War 2 ranch. The home has newer vinyl siding installed over existing wood shakes. Between the two layers of siding is a thin rigid foam board that acts as a drainage plane, which must be…

Wall Insulation Pawtucket, RI

March 5, 2018

Duct Leakage Test in Middletown R.I.

September 20, 2017

Timing is Important When it comes to duct leakage testing in new homes, we recommend testing during the rough-in, after the ductwork has been installed but before the insulation and sheetrock go up. That way if the ductwork system fails the test, leaks are easy to find and seal. During a recent duct leakage test…