One way to test a specific intersection in the structure for air infiltration while the house is under pressure during the blower door test is to use an anemometer. Here, for example, when the rafter fills the collar beam, a very small penetration rate has been read. Based on the speed of air leaking through…
There are few people who are aware of the symptoms of pathological building syndrome, including a series of diseases ranging from headache to breathing disorder. Many of these can be tackled by tackling the indoor air quality of your home. What I have heard as an expert many times over and over is the shock…
Unfortunately, the quality of fresh air outside the house is not always healthy or comfortable breathing, even in today’s urban environment and sometimes in rural environment. Pollution, pollen, dust will have a serious impact on your long-term health and everyday comfort. Natural ventilation is sufficient for exchanging air because of the large temperature difference between…
One of the most intuitive concepts of green buildings is the idea of completely sealing the airtight building’s envelope, the house’s outer skin and controlling the indoor air with mechanical ventilation. In many cases, this seems to be incompatible with the concept incorporating the natural ventilation of the green building. Clients often ask us. Wait,…
You may want to search the materials you want far and wide. For your project, we will do mathematics before materials are shipped across the country or around the world. Seattle is used for mantle or other purposes, harvesting the trees of the city that some companies are to be removed for some reason or…
In cold climates, completely insulate the insulation of the fiberglass bat containing no formaldehyde to the local building standards. Depending on the size of the attic you may have room to insulate more. You can also substitute more expensive insulation insulation and foam-in products to increase the measurement value of the insulation effect. , Or…
Limiting the space you build will go the way to save money on the immediate and future costs of the project. Apart from the cost savings of building a smaller space, we achieve long-term savings in heating, cooling and cleaning. Think about whether you really need an extra bedroom, extra bus and extra sinks. For…
Installing rigid insulation on the outside of your house means a door deeper in the window, in addition to the R value. This limits the transmission of heat through the wall and frame from inside your house. Please consult the contractor about the most effective means and method of insulation based on your climate and…
Please look for the Energy Star label such as dishwasher, refrigerator, lighting equipment. If you have a 20 year old refrigerator, you may be surprised how much you can save by buying new energy efficient items and saying goodbye to the old one. Home and hot-water equipments have high efficiency options and high efficiency options….