Archive of posts tagged comfort
Air Sealing For Better Health And Comfort
Air Sealing is often talked about in the energy circle. But for most people air sealing is still an unfamiliar term. I remember once at a community green event a gentleman was proudly said that he just had his attic insulated. I told him that was great and asked him if he also air sealed […]
How To Properly Size A Furnace For Your Home
Winter is around the corner. If you are planning to replace your old furnace make sure you size it correctly. A right size furnace can save you money and energy to run the system. The furnace also lasts longer. Many HVAC (Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning) contractors use conventional rule of thumb to size furnaces and […]
Where Does the Heat Go
Tom (our project partner and energy specialist) took some infrared (IR) images of the house to demonstrate where heat leaks most. Here we show each IR image side by side with a normal camera image. The different colors in the IR images show the different temperatures over the structure. Usually the reddish/yellowish colors indicate warmer […]