Monthly Archives: September 2011

Air-sealing the bottom

September 20, 2011 – 5:19 pm

Folks who sustained flood damage in the basement and first floor should have a look at the building section below and at this link. Put together as part of a larger energy efficiency article in Fine Homebuilding magazine, the graphic highlights the points where air leakage occurs and describes solutions to control it before moving [...]

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After The Flood

September 6, 2011 – 3:41 pm

The devastation from Tropical Storm Irene will be with us long after the puddles have cleared up. All across the state, people are rebuilding their lives and repairing their homes. This video will give you an idea of the kind of work on hand in just one of many flood-affected towns. If you are a [...]

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