Attic Stairs and Energy Loss – What You Can Do

Posted on Jan 30, 2011 in Ask an AdvisorBuilding as a SystemFront Page

Q:  Can I really benefit from an attic stair cover, tent, or whatever they call it? A:  Yes. Do you have one of these attic stairs in your house? Probably, right? In this infrared image, see how the heat from the attic is infiltrating the door and into the living space? This is a problem. [...]

Hot Upstairs, Cold downstairs.

Posted on Jan 13, 2011 in Ask an AdvisorBlogDIYFront Page

Q: Its 74 upstairs and 68 downstairs and a rent house, what to do ? A: You need to do the same thing you would do if you owned the house, if you can. You’ll need to enlist the cooperation of your landlord to give you permission to do the following upgrades to the home. [...]

Drafty Aluminum Windows

Posted on Oct 6, 2010 in Ask an AdvisorBlogBuilding EnvelopeDIYFront Page

Q: When I sit near a particular window in my house, I feel a draft. Anything I can do? The window is single pane with an aluminum frame. The house was built around 1960. Austin, TX.

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Posted on Oct 4, 2010 in Ask an Advisor

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