Air Sealed Attic For Energy Effieciency

The Benefits of Air Sealing your Attic Once the old insulation is removed, the next step is to air seal your attic, making it as tight as possible. The benefits of air sealing your attic are plentiful, and in this post we will highlight the top three advantages for the homeowner and inhabitants. During cold months,…

What is HEPA Filtration and Do I Need it?

Now, more than ever before, people are concerned about their air quality. Not only are we contending with pollution in the air, animal dander, pollen, dust and other irritants, the threat of virus spread through the air has people around the world rethinking the best ways to have clean air in their homes and businesses.…

Home Purification: The APCO X And iWave

Many homeowners in Fresno, CA, are shocked to learn that the air in their homes is two to five times more polluted than the air they breathe in their backyards. When you think of air pollution, smog and smoke from wildfires probably come to mind first, but your home can also contain many indoor air…

Why Do I Need a Heat Load Calculation Service?

A heat load calculation is a complicated mathematical process used to measure a number of variables inside a building in order to determine the best possible design for the HVAC system for that building. Heat Load Calculation Service Getting a heat load calculation service by a professional is highly recommended when it comes to either replacing an old HVAC system or…

Why You Should Get Your HVAC Duct Design Right

You already know it takes a lot of forethought and planning to set up your next building project for success. Between the permitting, architectural design, MEP design, and everything else that goes into a new build, there are a lot of hats to wear — so why is it so important to have the ductwork…

Reasons to Consider Heat Load Calculation for Basements

A heat load calulation is a complex calculation that measures heat gained and lost from a building or room, and based on this calculation the proper HVAC system is recommended for that building or room. Choosing your HVAC system based on the heat load calculation will ensure that temperature is properly maintained, and will also keep your energy bills…

How to Insulate Your Attic with Fiberglass Batts – DIY Project

Insulate Your Attic With Fiberglass Batts When it comes to insulating your attic, there are really only two types of insulation worth considering fiberglass batts or blown-in insulation. Blown-in insulation consists of bags of fiberglass or cellulose that are chopped up and blown-in to the attic or wall from a machine. Because of this, this…

Sick House Found – Water Heater Problem

A rusted out water heater flue to furnace flue connection. Another sick house found and in this case the problem could have caused serious health and safety issues, possibly even death. What was the problem? Improper venting of the water heater caused the flue to rust out. So, in a closet inside the home (where the…

Insulation Batts vs. Blown-In Insulation

When looking to insulate your attic floor there are a variety of different types of insulation that you can choose from. By far the two most common and most effective types are batt and blown-in insulation. Which one should you use in your attic? Well, to answer this there are a variety of different factors that you…

Whole house fans, good or bad?

Make sure your whole house fan is insulated and air tight so it doesn’t look like this!There are a number of companies promoting and selling large fans that install in the ceiling of a central location (typically) that pull in air from the outside and force that air into the attic and out the attic…

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