Most homes built before the 1970s have zero insulation in their walls. That’s the largest exterior surface of the building, just leaking energy year-round. Dense pack insulation fixes this without tearing your walls apart. It’s…
Your eyes can’t see heat. A thermal imaging camera can. These devices detect infrared radiation from surfaces and turn temperature differences into visible images called thermograms. Electricians use them to find overheating connections. Firefighters use…
Your home could be losing 20% or more of its heating and cooling energy through gaps you can’t even see. A blower door test is the only reliable way to find out exactly how much…
Not all insulation reacts the same way when exposed to fire. Some materials self-extinguish. Others become fuel. Understanding insulation fire rating is how you tell the difference. It’s the classification system that measures flame spread,…
Most homeowners have no idea where 30% or more of their heating and cooling energy actually goes. It leaks out through gaps, cracks, and poorly insulated surfaces they can’t see or feel. A home energy…