First let’s look at a couple of established facts; air carrying water vapor always goes from higher areas of pressure to lower or from more to less, in other words hot humid air always tries to force its way to cooler dryer air.
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Who does green building benefit?
by David Braddy LEED GA In the 19th and early 20th century Architects and Urban Reformers set out to radically change the way we lived by improving buildings, streets, neighborhoods and clean water systems to drastically reduce the spread of infectious disease and generally improve public health. Can you believe there were people back then [...]
One product with many benefits
by David Braddy LEED GA Make your home stronger, energy efficient and healthier with one product Imagine a building product that will make your home stronger, more energy efficient and healthier. The product is closed cell Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF), which is changing the way we build as more benefits are being discovered. A report [...]
One of the most overlooked areas of home health is under your house
U.S. Department of Energy – Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Energy Savers Crawl Space Insulation If you properly insulate your crawl space—in addition to air sealing and controlling moisture, you will save on energy costs and increase your home’s comfort. Before insulating or deciding whether to add insulation to your crawl space, first see our [...]
Indoor Air Quality Problems
Most people tie “air quality” issues to the outside—air pollution from cars and factories or smog, haze, and ozone; however, the Environmental Protection Agency reports that a growing body of scientific evidence suggests that inside air can actually be more seriously polluted than outdoor air in even the largest and most industrialized cities.
New Standards For Indoor Quality
Tighter homes and increasingly stringent residential energy-use standards put whole-house heat- and energy-recovery ventilators in the spotlight.
Lake of the Ozarks Eco Friendly Living
The foundation of any green building project is energy efficiency. A well designed and eco-friendly home uses as little energy as possible and uses renewable energy when possible. There are many effective strategies for reducing the use of natural resources and energy use including geothermal heating and cooling, water treatment and conservation and last but certainly not least air quality in the home.
….Lake Home Smell Musty?
If your lake home smells musty-you already have a moisture problem! We can help!
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The Most Overlooked Area Of Your Home Is Under It….
Your home is only as healthy & energy efficient as its crawl space!
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