What’s the big deal with net zero energy (NZE) homes or Zero Energy-Ready homes (ZERH)? Are they really worth it?
Read MoreWhat’s the big deal with net zero energy (NZE) homes or Zero Energy-Ready homes (ZERH)? Are they really worth it?
Read MoreHaving performance problems? Trouble in the bedroom? Try installing a top plate gasket. Whether your leakage is in the bedroom or another location, a top plate gasket application may be exactly what you need to take care of those nasty cracks or gaps causing you to fail a code inspection or blower door test.
Read MoreAs a spray foam technician, I see spray foam contractors struggling all the time. It may be in the form of breakdowns, loss of yield, not being able to get the job done on time, or perhaps just bleeding money.
Read MoreMost of us want to live long enough to spend time with our grandchildren and still enjoy a few years of good health. I’m talking about the years after we are done hanging out in attics or crawl spaces and subjecting our bodies to all the dust, biologicals, and chemicals we try to protect ourselves from.
Read MoreHow many times have you thought, “I could get more work, I just can’t find the people to do it”?
Read MoreIf you are an insulator, your interaction with code officials is changing. If you spray foam, it may be changing a lot. While some of you may not have noticed anything yet, I would get ready for when your local code guy starts demanding more than he did last year.
Read MoreAs more and more states adopt the 2012, 2015, and soon to be 2018 building codes, builders are faced with the codes’ requirements for exterior insulation for colder climate zones. This means it’s a good time to look at whether the codes and your company are going in the same direction.
Read MoreHave you ever spent hours in a building you thought might be making you sick?
Read MoreDid you know that most utility programs and the majority of state codes now require testing the air leakage of a home? As a contractor, looking for new ways to increase your bottom line and maintain a competitive edge in the industry is always a priority.
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