Insulated concrete forms
An insulated concrete form (ICF) system eliminates the cold drafts typical of wood-frame construction.
New home comfort issues
Our four-part series explores how to mitigate comfort issues in new homes.
Part one: Identifying comfort issues
In this video: A home comfort expert discusses how he begins the process to identify comfort issues in a newer home.
Part two: Testing for comfort issues
In this video: See how an expert uses a blower door test and HVAC testing to narrow down what is causing comfort issues in a newer home.
Part three: Fixing the heating and cooling problems
In this video: With the comfort issues identified, a plan for fixing them can be created.
Part four: Fixing the ventilation problems
In this video: With the ventilation issues identified, a plan for fixing the issues can be created.
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Before you break ground on a new house, give your utility companies a call. They can help you avoid unnecessary expenses and construction delays.
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