Ventilation
Have Your Air-Conditioning System Checked Out Now To Keep It Humming All Summer Long
Summer is near and so is the hot weather. Regular maintenance on your air conditioning system is important this time of year in order to avoid costly repairs during the peak summer season. This should include both home and professional maintenance. Here’s a list of things you can do yourself to help prepare your cooling…
Read MoreIndoor Air Quality: For Comfort and Health
Does the air in your home feel damp? Have you found spots of mold on your ceilings or around windows? Or does your family suffer from dry skin year-round? These could be signs that the inside of your home has too much or too little moisture. Luckily, there are ways to remedy these problems and…
Read MoreAttic-Sealing Strategies Give Metro-East Residents A Solid Plan For Efficiency Gains
There’s more to attic sealing than simply plugging up air leaks and laying down insulation. Other factors must be taken into account, such as moisture levels and attic ventilation. Moisture can enter your attic in a number of ways, and without proper ventilation it has no means of escape. Thus, the moisture is left to…
Read MoreCrawlspace Plus Insulation Equals Comfort
Some difference of opinion has been aired in recent years over the venting of crawlspaces. One line of thinking is that ventilation reduces moisture, and for that reason building codes sometimes require it. The opposing point of view is that open vents might actually create moisture problems in homes that don’t have proper moisture control…
Read MoreWhat You Need To Know About Your Indoor Air Quality
Homes built in the last 30 years typically are wonders of technology. They’re sealed, insulated, wrapped and tightly fortified against the outside elements. This makes home comfort more affordable. Unfortunately, trapping our warm and cool air inside means we trap other things as well. Here’s a few facts you may not know about your indoor…
Read MoreThree Good Reasons To Consider Continuous Attic Ventilation
High attic temperatures in the middle of hot, humid August are unavoidable, but the difference between 100 degrees and 135 degrees is huge. The lower temperature is possible only if you have proper continuous attic ventilation. Here are three reasons why a lower temperature and greater air flow in your attic are desirable. Reduces cooling and…
Read MoreWhole-House Humidification Solves The Problems That Come With Dry Air
The humidity levels in your home can have a huge effect on the comfort of you and your family members. A whole-house humidification system can balance the moisture levels in your home, so that you are not left with dry air and the problems that result from it. If the air in your home lacks…
Read MoreThree Basic Solutions To The Problem Of Poor Indoor Air Quality
The air you breathe in on a daily basis is highly important to your overall health. And, since the average person spends quite a bit of time in his or her own household, it’s crucial to ensure that indoor air quality stays at a high level. If the quality of air in your home is…
Read MoreIce Dams: The Telltale Sign That Your Attic Needs Attention
Ice dams on your roof in the winter are not just a nuisance. Once ice develops on your roof’s eaves, serious damage can occur to the home. In addition, ice dams can be a sign of significant problems within your attic. Southwest Illinois is particularly vulnerable to ice dams. Due to our position bordering the…
Read MoreGetting A Grip On Your Heating Costs
Living in the Midwest, you know that finding ways to manage heating costs is a priority every winter. In fact, heating costs often comprise well over half of a homeowner’s total energy budget, so it’s wise to figure out how you can reduce heating costs, without impacting home comfort. There are a variety of ways…
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