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Tax Day has come and gone but the relief doesn’t have to end so we thought it would be a great time to offer up a few tips to help you renovate your kitchen beautifully on a budget: Hide Outdated Cabinet Designs Cabinetry is …
Read Full ArticleNow that we’ve covered your foundation and interior drain tile system, the last step in waterproofing your basement is to incorporate a dual sump pump. Why Two Sump Pumps? The majority of mechanical failures occur with heavy usage so by having two alternating sump …
Read Full ArticleIt’s Part II of our Basement Waterproofing series to keep your home dry during the spring season. Now that the foundation of your home is sealed, the next step in basement waterproofing is to properly install a draining tile system. Traditional homes only use a single …
Read Full ArticleSpring is right around the corner and spring showers often bring out the worst in flawed grading and foundations, leaving homeowners with a flooded basement. Many traditional homes use a spray tar for damp-proofing protection but the problem with tar is that it has …
Read Full ArticleOne of the most problematic areas in home construction is how to insulate a band or box sill. This is the area at the end of the floor joist that is exposed to the outside. Many traditional homes use fiberglass insulation in each opening …
Read Full ArticleAir and moisture infiltration can’t always be avoided—it’s impossible to protect a home from all the elements but housewrap controls the problem by weather coating your home. Our housewraps in particular, stop winds from robbing homes of their energy while also allowing water vapor …
Read Full ArticleA cold bedroom above the garage is one of the most commonly encountered issues that homeowners face. In fact, rooms that are located above garages are notoriously difficult to heat in the winter and cool in the summer. So what is the trick to …
Read Full ArticleHere is the first installment of our Better Built by Science Series, “Making Your Home Energy Efficient with Less”. Watch as we show you the benefits of using less materials to prevent air leakage and increase overall energy efficiency without losing any structural strength in …
Read Full ArticleLooking to reduce temperature imbalances in your home? Hot and cold spots may be common but not in a Fairfield Home. Watch as we show you how to maintain room-to-room temperatures through insulated ductwork and dampening. Instead of 40% of energy loss with traditional ducts, …
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