Attic knee walls are not usually even noticed…that is, until the homeowner experiences a great deal of discomfort in any rooms with knee walls. While they can be called by a number of different names, what we mean by an attic knee wall is any wall that separates the living area from attic space. If […]
When I do Energy Audits on existing homes, one big complaint I get concerns windows. Especially in winter, people feel like the windows are leaking air. Now, there can be any number of issues regarding windows, but often, their causes are not due to faulty windows. In fact, windows are a marvel of modern engineering. […]
Bonus Room: an extra space added above the garage. New-home builders like it because it is relatively easy to construct, thereby creating additional square footage for relatively less cost per square foot. Home owners like it for the same reasons, plus they now have a Game Room, or Entertainment Room, or Play Room. Until high summer hits, that is. […]
When building your future new home or selling newly built houses always consider certifying is to the Energy Stars standards. Energy Star is a U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) voluntary program that helps raise the design and construction standards above most homes on the market. The energy efficiency savings can be of upwards of 30% […]
Written by Rafal Olan Thinking of building a new home? Today we are fortunate to build and live in the Arkansas’ Entergy territory. As of this year, the New Homes Program was rolled out that offers generous incentives for builders and homeowners to build energy-efficient homes. The program is structured around its electrical savings for […]
Written by Rafal Olan The “Home Energy Rating System” (HERS) is a nationally recognized system for an analysis of a home’s energy efficiency. This includes protocols for inspecting a home, various testing methods, and all the calculations needed for a most accurate breakdown of house’s energy usage. The outcome of all these inputs into a […]
Most people think about many things when building a new home……. Should I go granite? What kind of faucets should I get? I can’t really pick a color for my walls…… What people rarely think about is how to build an energy efficient home. I’m going to turn it over to our expert energy rater, […]