Enhancing Home Comfort and Efficiency with Attic Zipper Seals In the pursuit of a comfortable living environment, homeowners often overlook the impact of air leaks on both energy costs and indoor air quality. However, sealing off leaks, especially those leading to the outside or attic, can...

Attic Zippers: The Key to Energy Efficiency in Homes In the quest for energy efficiency, homeowners are constantly seeking innovative solutions to reduce energy loss and lower utility bills. One often overlooked area is the attic, where a significant amount of energy can escape if not...

Crawl Space Maintenance: Insulation, Ventilation, and Encapsulation October 19, 2020 by Lexi Klinkenberg Crawl spaces are often out of sight and, consequently, out of mind, making them easy to neglect. But without proper maintenance your crawl space is susceptible to moisture, heat loss, pests, and a host of other...

OK, I’ve been asked on several occasions to clarify how to calculate and explain the effect of having an attic door or entryway un-insulated and unsealed on the overall efficacy of the attic as an insulation barrier or upper energy envelope. This is the easiest...

Closed Versus Vented Crawl Spaces Why Close Your Crawlspace? There has been a great deal of debate on whether to vent or close a crawlspace. Vented crawlspaces worked great until the invention of air conditioning. When a family cools their home to 72° during the summer and...