Category Archives: Attic

What is that I smell? Indoor Air Quality!

  Improvement of Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) is of interest to many of the people that are pursuing an Energy Audit.  Over the last 40 years, many of the worst outdoor air pollutants have been controlled, reduced or eliminated as … Continue reading

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What Is That on The Soffit? How Do I Get Rid of It?

What is that stuff on the house. It has the appearance is a discolored powder that appears on horizontal surfaces such as soffits or vertical surfaces such as siding, especially near a soffit. You can rub it with your finger … Continue reading

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A Cold and Frosty Morning: What might an Energy Auditor Do?

Energy Auditing uses observation and science to determine what is happening in a home related to Energy Usage.  Necessary tools are a good flashlight, a blower door, and some way to record the observations for later analysis. Optional tools, well … Continue reading

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What Good are the Results of a Home Energy Audit?

There is lots of discussion about Home Energy Audits. Utility companies may be providing them to their customers. You can find sources locally and nationally to provide you with one. There are sources online, and several outfits that will sell … Continue reading

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The Unglamorous Conservationist

This article is a Guest Posting. I read this yesterday and thought it was very timely and appropriate with our current heat wave! Originally Published: August 13, 2010 by kathrynkfletcher Going green is trendy. Everyone is doing it. ‘Green collared’ … Continue reading

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Energy Mortgages Part IV

Q: What training is required for certification as a HERS Rater? A: The written standards are available on the RESNET website. Training includes principals of thermodynamics; evaluation of purchased energy amounts and usage; evaluation of building components such as walls, … Continue reading

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Interesting Article on Insulation

Energy Vanguard in Florida. How do you like your insulation, Lumpy or Flat. Allison is talking about blown insulation in attics. How is the insulation in your attic? http://bit.ly/aIOuHj

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