Learn more about building science and how considering the entire home as a system yields the positive results for your home and wallet.
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Indoor Air Pollution in Homes
Have you ever taken a moment to think about if there is air pollution inside your home? And what are the implications if there is air pollution in your home?
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Unwanted moisture can easily find its way into a house. Learn problems that water can cause and ways to avoid water damage catastrophes in your home.
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Crawl spaces can affect both the air quality, efficiency, comfort, and integrity of your home. Learn how to ensure that the crawl space in your home is operating at its best.
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When the heat of summer is at its highest the AC units are working their hardest. Learn reasons and solutions to why your HVAC system struggles on hot days.
Continue reading10 Home Maintenance Tips For First-Time Home Owners
Buying your first home is both a big investment and a big commitment. As with anything new, there is a learning curve with becoming a first-time homeowner. Get the most out of your investment and to help you avoid preventable problems with these 10 home maintenance tips.
Continue readingProducts For Dampening and Reducing Sound
No place with air can ever be 100 percent soundproof, as sound travels via air. But there are ways that you can dampen sound to improve your auditory experience. Learn three products that help lessen the noise.
Continue readingThe Evolution of Air Conditioning
Air conditioning has had an exciting journey. From fans to HVAC units, cooling the air around us has improved our quality of life.
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Every day your HVAC system goes to work for you. Learn find a few simple HVAC maintenance tips to help you know how to take care of your HVAC system so it can continue taking care of you for many years to come.
Continue readingVented vs. Unvented Attics
It would make sense to want your home to be energy efficient and protected from the outside elements. Believe it or not, the attic and how it is ventilated and insulated is a very important piece of an energy efficient home.
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Your HVAC unit does so much to keep you comfortable, yet it can be so misunderstood. Here are five myths about your HVAC system that you might not know.
Continue readingAdvantages of Foam Insulation – It’s More Versatile than You Think
Insulation is more versatile than you may realize. Providing an air seal, creating a moisture barrier and dampening sound are just a few of the advantages of foam insulation. Read on and learn more.
Continue readingFiberglass Insulation Batts: Why the Popular Choice May Not Be the Best Choice
There are some solutions to the fiberglass batt problem. All of them lie in a different type of insulation. Injection/spray foam addresses all of the concerns and provides an air seal that eliminates unwanted airflow, and lasts the lifetime of your home.
Continue readingA Full Belly is a Happy Belly: Insulating the Underbelly of Your Mobile or Modular Home
Insulating the underbelly of your mobile or modular home can help improve its energy-efficiency. Learn how foam can help.
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What is the best insulation for mobile and modular homes? Learn about 3 types of mobile home insulation: fiberglass, foam board, and foam.
Continue readingCan You Fix A Hot Attic?
Does your attic always have to be a sauna in the summer? No, it doesn’t. Learn why most attics are hot and what you can do to help yours.
Continue readingWhat are Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)?
You can find volatile organic compounds in all sorts of products. There are literally thousands of chemicals that produce VOCs. So, how do you avoid filling your home with VOCs?
Continue readingThe History of Insulation
Just like the structure of the physical building has progressed, so has the way humans have kept the climate of those structures comfortable with thermal insulation. Learn more about how insulation has advanced over time.
Continue readingFun Facts About Home Insulation
The insulation in your home is one of the most important things keeping you happy and comfortable in your home. Here are some interesting facts you may not have known about insulation.
Continue readingAir Seal, Moisture, Air Quality: Why We Remove Old Insulation From Your Attic
One area in your home that benefits greatly from adding foam insulation is your attic. When RetroFoam of the Carolinas comes and sprays foam insulation in your attic, it is standard procedure to remove old insulation from your attic floor. Do you know why?
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