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Challenge The homeowner was experiencing significant damage within the crawlspace that compromised the home’s insulation and HVAC efficiency. Large sections of fiberglass insulation had become detached and displaced, while portions of the insulated ductwork had been torn open, leaving the…
You know the smell. The air starts coming through your vents, and there’s that familiar musty, damp, slightly stale odor filling your home. No matter how much you clean or air out the house, it keeps coming back. The surprising…
If you’ve ever caught a musty smell drifting through your home, or spotted dark staining on your roof deck during an attic inspection, you may be dealing with attic mold. It’s a more common problem than most homeowners realize, and…
The Challenge: A homeowner reached out because she was experiencing cold floors throughout her home, especially during the winter. She had a stand-up crawl space and wanted to learn more about crawl space encapsulation. Rather than recommending a solution right…
When homeowners think about high energy bills, they usually assume they need more insulation. Sometimes that’s true. But sometimes the real problem starts with the roof. Recently, our team inspected a home in North Bend after the homeowners complained that…
What Older Insulation Standards Mean for Your Comfort and Energy Bills If your Eugene home was built before the early 2000s — and stop for a second, because that’salready over 20 years ago — there’s a good chance its insulation…
In Eugene, Oregon, this home was dealing with the kind of comfort issues that don’t always point to a single obvious cause. Cold floors, uneven room temperatures, and a general sense that the house never quite held its heat the…
Air quality affects far more than basic comfort inside a residence. It impacts health and the overall longevity of a home. Modern homes use tight seals to conserve energy throughout the year. This tight construction inadvertently traps stale air inside…
Have you ever seen the term R-value and wondered what it means? It sounds technical, but it’s actually pretty simple. R-value is a way of measuring how well insulation resists heat moving in or out of your home. What R-Value…
Home energy efficiency has become a growing priority for homeowners seeking to reduce utility costs, increase comfort, and minimize their environmental impact. Made primarily from recycled paper products, cellulose insulation offers exceptional thermal performance while helping reduce environmental impact. Whether…