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heat loss: Energy Efficient Homes - how important are they in your area - 02/02/09 06:21 AM
I recently attended a great gathering organized by a group of engineers at the Ohio State University that focused on Energy Efficient homes and energy efficiency.
The goal was 2 fold.  What obstacles were in front of us that was keeping home buyers and home owners from having the efficiency of the home important to them and what can be done to get the word out across the industry.
Some of the items that came out of the great discussions was to have
1) A standard rating that can be applied to a home and eventually every one would know a good … (6 comments)

heat loss: Helpful hint - prefab fireplaces and cold air infiltration - 01/13/09 01:48 PM
This can also apply to bay windows and cantilevered sections of homes. 
In the picture below notice the prefab fireplace enclosure on the rear center of the house. Left of the wood stairs.  In this instance the board under the enclosure is not completely sealed.

 
In the below picture the yellow flexible CSST gas line is coming through a pipe and is not sealed.  Many times the pipe is not there and the gas line is extended through a larger hole.  The air infiltration at this point is felt very easy and due to the low temperature outside this … (1 comments)

heat loss: helpful hint - hardwood floors in slab homes - 01/10/09 03:32 PM
As homeowners take up the carpet and move back to hardwood and hardwood laminate floors, it would be a good idea to be mindful of what type of floor is underneath.
I have had numerous clients complain that slab on grade homes that have hardwood or hardwood laminate on that slab is cold.   In most cases the carpet and carpet pad have been removed so the previous owners did not realize as cold a floor.
Now that the new floor has been installed it is an expensive undertaking to try to add heat to that floor.
I suggest that a heating system … (4 comments)

heat loss: Helpful hint - air infiltration at window panels NEXT to the door - 01/10/09 01:11 PM
While performing Thermal Scans with infrared camera here in the Central Ohio area,  (it is cold right now) clients are complaining of cold areas at the front door.
What I have been finding on a regular basis is that these nice panels next to the doors are the problem, not the door and weather strippling.
It's not the window or glass either, it's actually the frames have not been properly sealed and/or insulated.
 
Sorry the image is poor but had to reduce.

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heat loss: My newest toy...inspectors love their "toys" - 01/01/09 04:02 PM
My wife is always saying that the reason I like being a home inspector is that I like the toys that come with the job.  I can't disagree with her. 
Well, here in Columbus and Central Ohio, there is a bit of snow and ice and some 3 story old homes that are difficult to reach and see the roof and chimney's.
So, I combined some of my advertising budget and this is what I've come up with.  I know it's a bit loud but I want to be seen.

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