Perfectly planned and installed dry concrete basements are tricky. Get it wrong, and that below-grade space could cost thousands in repair and maintenance down the road. In worst case scenarios, it could even end up making a home “unsellable”. Find out how to do the job right the first time, or look at remediation if you need to.
An industrial hygienist explains the ramifications of exposure to formaldehyde and how to minimize its use in homes across the country.
From a building science perspective, three things define a home’s comfort level: moisture, temperature and noise. Taking care of these three issues in a home, new or old, will go a long way toward making it the livable, comfortable place that it should be.
For some, winter means overheated apartments and clanky radiators, but for homeowners it’s more often a struggle to keep an inefficient home cheaply warmed. Here is a look at five problem areas that cause heat loss in colder climates and older homes with some potential solutions to explore.
Some energy-saving ideas from the 1970’s are much more viable now, thanks to new products and systems. Here’s a look at three “old school” technologies that make perfect sense for modern construction.
From radon mitigation and proper ventilation to moisture control, some strategies are often overlooked in builders’ battle for superior indoor air quality.
When you collaborate with Owens Corning to design and build a ComfortBuilt™ Home, we’ll help you optimize costs based on HERS scores in your area. Through our partnership, we’ll help you identify the best return on your investment.
Air sealing is now an important part of achieving energy efficiency, and choosing the right insulation is key to achieving air tightness and performance. To reduce air infiltration and achieve an energy-efficient building, the gaps in the building’s thermal enclosure must be sealed properly.
Problems like leaky ducts, oversized HVAC systems, and uninsulated hot water pipes negatively affect more than just energy consumption.
Noise. It’s hard to escape it. No wonder it’s such a high-value consideration with more and more home buyers. Many factors go into the comfort and livability of the homes you build. Find out what steps acoustic-smart home builders are taking to enhance their properties.
