It's More Than Saving Money
New York State is offering free/low cost energy audits for a limited time. Over 90% of New Yorkers will qualify for the free audit and a low interest loan (3.99%) if you would like to finance up to $13,000 worth of energy saving measures to your home. The following link will take you to the qualifications and application form (PDF).
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It's More Than Saving Money
In recent years we have begun to see a house as a series of systems that are all interrelated. Change one system, and it effects all the others. A modern approach to construction and a full course of study called "building science" is now being incorporated into new houses. These methods can also be retrofitted into existing homes to help make them more energy efficient and healthy. The "sick house syndrome" is very real and probably effects more people (especially children) than we are aware of. This alone is reason enough to look into...
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It's More Than Saving Money
We can break the shell of a house into three basic components called boundaries. The outermost envelope is the water boundary. The roof, siding, foundation, and slab floor form a complete circle around the house and are designed to keep water out. It's can be fairly easy to see if it fails as you'll have a roof leak, water in the basement, etc. Next is the thermal boundary or envelope. It defines the areas of the house that you are going to condition (heat in winter, cool in summer). It is usually not...
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What is Thermography?
Simply stated, everything radiates heat. Photographing this heat is thermography. Of particular interest to us is where our houses are radiating heat. You'll be surprised how much is leaving without warming you up first. Thermal images can pinpoint the largest amounts of heat loss and make repairs quicker and less costly...
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