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During this typical attic insulation and airsealing job in Warwick our technicians rise to the occasion once again. From the pictures you can see how spray foam is used to seal top wall plates and other penetrations, even in areas that are difficult to access. Then ventilation chutes are placed in the eaves allowing air…
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…
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…
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…
[columns] [span9] When anyone thinks about weatherizing and “tightening” their home, their thoughts typically turn immediately to new windows, and perhaps doors. But, is this really the best, most efficient way to weatherize your home? In actuality, most homes lose the majority of their warm/or cool air through smaller, less obvious routes. Foundation cracks,…