To pass the blower door test in the Prescriptive Path in the new Michigan Energy Code requires a home to be equal to or less than 4 ACH50 (air changes per hour with the blower door depressurizing the home to -50 Pa). How do you get your home to pass? If you are building a […]
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11 tips to prepare your home for winter
By Andrew Lesperance on September 22, 2014 in Building Science, Energy Saving, Energy Saving Tips, Uncategorized
As the first day of fall is upon us, we can’t help but feel the weather changing. Football, cooler temperatures and changing colors all give us the indication that winter is on the way. Here in the Midwest, the season changes are so defined. This is a critical time for maintaining your home and continuing […]
Roof Icicles are a sign of a problem
By Andrew Lesperance on January 22, 2014 in Building Science, Construction Practices, Energy Saving Tips, Green Construcion Tips, Uncategorized
Next time you drive around, look at how many homes have icicles coming off the roof. You will probably notice that older homes seem to have all the icicles and the newer homes have little to none. There is a reason for this. Before I knew anything about building science, I never really thought much […]
Know the Energy Costs before you buy a Home
By Andrew Lesperance on November 22, 2013 in Building Science, Construction Practices, Energy, Energy Saving, Energy Saving Products, Energy Saving Tips, Green Building, Green Construcion Tips, Technology, Uncategorized
Utility bills can be up to 15% of the cost of home-ownership. With that being said, why is our society so lax on this? We are extremely concerned about the MPG of a car we purchase, yet when it comes to buying or renting a home, we turn our head to the utility costs. We […]
10 Tips for Keeping Your Home Cool
By Andrew Lesperance on June 26, 2013 in Building Science, Energy, Energy Saving, Energy Saving Tips, Technology, Uncategorized
The weather is heating up! Here in West Michigan we are starting to see temps hitting the 90s and the humidity is rising. Our air conditioners are starting to work hard to cool the house and reduce the humidity levels. You may have noticed your AC struggling to keep up. Does it seem like it’s […]
