For most people, their home is their biggest investment and their greatest asset. Not only is our home a shelter from the wind and rain, but also a refuge from the frustrations of daily life. Your home plays an important role in protecting you and your family, along with all of your personal property. By …
When it comes to roofing materials available on the market today, metal can be an excellent choice. Metal roofing has been around for at least 50 years. It is a very long-lasting material that can stand up to the elements for many years. It stands up well against wind, and it’s extremely resistant to fire. …
As with any work you may be doing on your home, you can end up with a variety of problems and a big headache down the road if the work is not done properly. If you’re looking into having spray foam insulation installed in your home, you may have become familiar with odor-related issues. A …
You may be thinking that installing a vapor barrier in your crawl space is unnecessary. After all, you don’t hardly ever even think about your crawl space, much less spend any time in there, so who cares if it’s smelly or damp down there? Isn’t the floor in between your living space and the crawl …
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People once thought that installing vents in your crawl space was a good solution to mitigating humidity and moisture accumulation in the home. The logic was that having vents around the perimeter of the crawl space would allow for better air circulation. All these vents would typically have a covering of metal or plastic mesh …
A crawl space can be found in some homes between the ground and the first floor. It is typically an unfinished area with a dirt floor. In some cases, it can be a very narrow space with as little as two feet, just enough room to crawl in, thus the name. Crawl spaces can be …
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The best way to think of a building envelope is as a shell around your building that keeps out the elements and helps to control the indoor environment. It can be thought of as an interwoven system, encompassing various design elements that all work together to control moisture and temperature, establish air pressure boundaries, and …
When talking about the construction of a home, and especially when it comes to insulation, the term building envelope is thrown around a lot. But what exactly is a building envelope? Despite the importance of this feature, many people don’t quite understand what it is. What is the Building Envelope? Simply put, the building envelope …
The outdoors is home to many potential pollutants such as dust, mold, and mildew spores, industrial pollution, and potentially harmful allergens. All of these undesirable air pollutants can easily seep into your home through any air leaks. These issues can be common in many homes within the United States as the result of poor insulation. …
Winter is almost here. And winters in Coeur d’Alene can be cold, accompanied by snow and ice. Under insulation of your home could make you vulnerable to uncomfortable drafts and cold floors, not to mention ice dams and potentially exorbitant utility bills. These issues may not be fun to deal with, however, Evergreen Insulation has …
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