by wpengine | Nov 20, 2020 | Uncategorized
INTRODUCTION Condensation is the fog that forms on the interior or exterior of window and patio door glass when cold weather sets in. This can freeze blocking the view out the window or door, or it can drip on to the windowsill or floor causing structural damage over...
by wpengine | Nov 20, 2020 | Uncategorized
WHAT IS STACK EFFECT: If you’ve ever seen an eagle or other large bird gliding above a canyon’s warm air flows, then you can understand the stack effect. The eagle is taking advantage of the warm air that flows up between the canyon walls and buoys the bird aloft. A...
by wpengine | Nov 20, 2020 | Uncategorized
Energy Vanguard Blog Who Knew the Stack Effect Could Be So Controversial? Posted by Allison Bailes Last week I wrote a little article about the stack effect to explain that the flow of air and heat is upward in winter but downward in summer. Turns out, the stack...
by wpengine | Nov 20, 2020 | Uncategorized
Despite its drawbacks, fiberglass insulation is popular for its low cost, ease of installation and great advertising. Developed in the 1930s, fiberglass insulation has for decades been the primary go-to insulation to protect a home from both heat loss and heat...
by wpengine | Nov 20, 2020 | Uncategorized
How The Stack Effect & Your Crawl Space Affect The Air You Breathe How Air Movement in Your Home Can Lead to Mold, Rot and Damage Crawl spaces and basements are well known for being damp, dank spaces. Even when your home has no groundwater flooding issues and has...
by wpengine | Nov 20, 2020 | Uncategorized
Many homeowners searching the internet for crawlspace repair information end up in home repair forums. While there is some good information out there, there are many examples of bad and outdated advice related to repairing crawlspaces 1. Adding more foundation vents...
