Closed Cell Spray Foam – Insulation That Works
There are many reasons why Closed Cell Spray Foam (ccSPF)makes particularly good sense in a coastal home: • It has a high R-value of 6.5 to 7 per inch. • It absorbs a negligible amount of water. It can...
View ArticleWhat is the SMART GRID?
The benefits associated with the Smart Grid include: More efficient transmission of electricity Quicker restoration of electricity after power disturbances Reduced operations and management costs for...
View ArticleHappy Fall – Now get to work: Insulating Garage Doors
Well, it is officially Fall! As we enjoy the reduced temperatures and the special holidays and traditions of this time of year; we know Old Man winter is on the way. This is a time to prepare our...
View ArticleThe Joy of Caulking
Caulk is a flexible material used to seal air leaks through cracks, gaps, or joints less than 1-quarter-inch wide between stationary building components and materials. For components that move — doors...
View ArticleSherlock Homes – The Air Leak Detective
You may already know where some air leakage occurs in your home, such as an under-the-door draft, but you’ll need to find the less obvious gaps to properly air seal your home. For a thorough and...
View ArticleJouleFool Headquarters is now on Solar Power
JouleFool Headquarters is now on Solar Power! We just flipped the inverter switch to ON! http://ow.ly/i/10SVm
View ArticleHigh Efficiency Furnace Buying Guide
Time to change out your furnace? Look for a high efficiency furnance! How much does it cost to replace an old furnace with a new, high-efficiency model? That depends upon the circumstances. If the new...
View ArticleJouleFool’s 1st 10 Days of Solar Power Production
The numbers from JouleFool’s first ten days of going Solar are in. We’re on pace to produce 675 Kw-hours this month. Looking at last years usage of 400Kw-hrs, we’ll be a net producer this month....
View ArticleSave Energy and Increase Comfort with Programmable Thermostats
Reblogged from Selvey Heating Blog: Programmable thermostats automatically adjust your home's temperature settings, allowing you to save energy while you're away or sleeping. They: are more...
View ArticleIs The Air In Your Home Healthy?
How can the air inside our homes be so bad for us? Over the years, buildings have been made more airtight to conserve energy. Unfortunately, when air is trapped inside the home, so are the...
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