RESNET has made a video which explains the HERS Index Rating in a very simple way. Everyone who is building a new home should ask their builder for this. If they don’t have one, chances are they are not paying close attention to the energy efficiency of the home they are building and I would find a […]
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What is a Blower Door Test?
By Andrew Lesperance on April 14, 2015 in Building Science, Construction Practices, Energy, Energy Saving, Energy Saving Products, Energy Saving Tips, Green Building, Green Construcion Tips, Technology
If you are a builder or you have built a home in the last couple years there is a chance you know what a blower door test is. If you plan to build a home in the future you will definitely know what one is. Here in Michigan, we are scheduled to have a new […]
Dangers of Ice Dams on your roof
By Andrew Lesperance on December 19, 2014 in Building Materials, Building Science, Energy Saving Tips, Green Construcion Tips, Technology
The next time we have a good snow storm here in Michigan, drive around and take a look at the number of homes that have icicles. Some houses have small amounts, some have large ones and some have none. Typically the homes that have the most are in older neighborhoods. Drive in a new subdivision and […]
Preparing your home for Summer
By Andrew Lesperance on June 10, 2014 in Building Science, Energy, Energy Saving, Energy Saving Products, Energy Saving Tips, Technology
As the summer falls upon us, make sure you have your home prepared. Your home will perform differently depending on the season and as homeowners, we need to be aware of that. Taking the right steps will help keep your energy bills down, lower the maintenance and allow you to spend your time and money […]
Is Carbon Monoxide poisoning your home?
By Mark Lesperance on February 19, 2014 in Building Science, Construction Practices, Energy Saving Products, Energy Saving Tips, Green Building, Green Construcion Tips, Technology
You might ask, what does carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning have to do with energy efficient homes? Great question! Well, just like any other home, this colorless, odorless, tasteless and highly toxic (deadly) gas is also a problem in energy efficient homes. In fact, the problem could potentially be even worse in such homes. First, let’s […]
