Archive of posts tagged attic
How Do You Know You Have Enough Insulation In Your Attic
As time goes by, insulation in the attic can settle, resulting in the degradation of insulating property (measured in R-value). To find out if you have enough insulation in your attic, use a yardstick or tape measure to record the depth of the insulation. The Department of Energy recommends insulation for Northern climates to be […]
Attic, Basement and Porch Demolition
More pictures about demolition of attic, basement and porch. Coming next: Sizing the Heating and Cooling System See also: Partnering With Green Hearted Companies and the entire From Foreclosure To Green Home series. This forum provides you with resources about home renovation, improvement, makeover and repair topics such as air condition, cabinet replacement, countertop selection, […]
Air Sealing
The pictures here show very clearly the common spots where warm air from inside the house can leak outside and cold air from outside can leak inside. Leaks from ducts will not only waste money in heating or cooling, but will also introduce undesirable air into the living spaces from attics and crawlspaces which are […]