What Are Fresh Air Intake Vents?
Fresh air intake vents help our gas appliances in our homes breathe easier by bringing outside air into the home. In addition, fresh air intake vents help prevent carbon monoxide build-up in our homes. Today, homes may or may not have fresh air intake vents. However, with today’s building standards, they are required indoors whenever […]
Can Bathroom Exhaust Fans Discharge Into Attics?
Did you know that bathroom exhaust vents discharging into your attic can cause mold? Moreover, it can cause water stains on your ceilings that could lead you to believe you have a roof leak. Bathroom vents should always be vented to the exterior of your home and it is required by code. Let’s talk about […]
Problems With Solar Panels On Roofs
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Are Solar Attic Fans Worth It?
We are often told about the perks of having solar attic fans and how they can keep our energy bills down by keeping our attics cooler. There is no doubt that they probably keep the attic cooler just as this article states and sources a UF study. But do these solar attic fans actually work […]
What Are Thermal Windows (Double Paned)
What Are Thermal Windows? Thermal windows or thermal insulated windows are double paned windows with special gas inbetween that helps reduce heat transfer/loss. They are often used up north to keep the warm air inside, however, in southern climates, they can be used to keep cool air inside. Here is an example of an argon […]
Radiant Barriers | Are They Worth It?
Radiant Barriers are a reflective foil insulation that reduces heat transfer into attics. This helps improve energy efficiency of the home. But there are actually many cons to radiant barriers that are not discussed. So this begs the question, are radiant barriers truly worth it? How Do Radiant Barriers Work? A radiant barrier is typically […]
