But don't take our word for it!
There is a great article in this month's "Fine Homebuilding" magazine titled "Every House Needs An Energy Audit."
The author does a good job explaining the tools and techniques used in the audit process including blower door test, thermal imaging cameras and combustion analyzers.
With his declaration that "most experts agree that air infiltration is the No. 1 cause of energy loss in any house", author Jefferson Cole trumpets what we have known to be true since the day we started...
If you can find and fix the pathways that air follows to leak into and out of your house, then you can dramatically reduce the energy consumption of your home.
For too many years, homeowners (often aided by aggressive salesmen) have invested in the belief that insulation and windows were the key to energy efficiency. But today's body of building science knowledge prove that is not necessarily true.
The reality is that although windows and insulation both slow the transfer of heat, the bigger culprit is the massive loss of conditioned air that escapes through recessed lights, leaking wall construction, and the many cracks and crevices throughout your house.
Give us a call. Using advanced diagnostic tools just like those featured in the magazine article, we'll find your leaks and fix them. Your wallet and the earth will be appreciative of the effort.
Marc Bluestone
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