Displaced Wall Insulation: Simple Solution
In the ever-evolving world of residential construction, we can use old-school techniques to help solve a modern insulation challenge – displaced wall cavity insulation. Two terms from bygone eras of construction – “sarking” and “scrim” – offer valuable insights into solving a common problem in today’s homes: compressed insulation. Initially referring to the boards that […]
The Chimney Effect: What Southern Homeowners Need to Know
If you live in a typical Southern home – single-story, brick, slab foundation, and maybe lacking updated energy efficiency improvements – the chimney effect has likely impacted your comfort and energy bills without you even realizing it. The chimney effect (stack effect) describes how air naturally moves within your home, and here in the South, […]