A term like R-value is well known but how many of us know what the R stands for? There are some good guesses like ... Really good insulation, Reflecting heat value. The R in R-value stands for Resistance to heat flow. That's why we wear coats, hats and gloves when it's cold outside. These …
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Gable Vents for Ventilation
If you had to draw a picture of a house, most likely you'd draw the roof with two sloping sides that meet at the top of the roof to form a triangle. The triangles at the front and back of the house (or on the sides of the house) are called the gable ends of the house. Older homes have gable …
Attic Rafter Vents
When you have insulation in the attic, you have to be sure it doesn't block the flow of fresh air from the soffit vents below the eaves, up and out through the ridge vent (or gable vent in older houses). Attic rafter vents (also called insulation baffles, baffle vents or proper vent) are used to …
How to Handle a Home Emergency on a Holiday
Home repair problems are never fun, but they’re especially frustrating during the holidays. If calling a repair person for a home emergency on a week day is expensive, and it often is, calling one on a holiday can double or even triple the cost. But there are ways to help stop a problem in its …
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Radiant Heating, Clean & Invisible
Radiant heating is best explained by the warmth that sunshine provides. Radiant heat transfers radiant energy from the heat source to objects and people within line of sight. Radiant heating technology can be used for heating indoor and confined outdoor areas. Radiant heat is more energy …
Tips for Using a Space Heater the Right Way
What makes a home cozy? Is it the furnishings and textiles or how they're arranged? Partly. But it’s also warmth, that which you see, and also what you feel. Most homes rely on some type of heating system through colder months, but sometimes a central system just isn’t enough. And that’s when it's …
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