Cool Roofs Cost-Effectiveness and Environmental Impact
Are cool roofs cost-effective? The short answer is maybe, in warmer climates. Cool roofs are ideal for large, single-story, low-slope or flat roof buildings in
Home heating, cooling, and air quality.
Are cool roofs cost-effective? The short answer is maybe, in warmer climates. Cool roofs are ideal for large, single-story, low-slope or flat roof buildings in
What is Duct Leakage? Duct leakage can be defined as a percentage, or a surface area value. The percentage rating is determined by the ratio
Eco Performance Builders is building a new Zero Net Energy home in the Oakland Hills and we are really excited about it. What is a
Home Moisture Problems – Sources, Issues and Solutions Even in California’s dry climate there are many homes with high humidity and moisture problems. This
What are the top 10 Contractor mistakes common in the Home Energy industry? Everyone knows the HVAC industry’s reputation. HVAC service people have been known
Here at EPB we don’t like duct leakage, in fact we hate it. To check to see how much duct leakage there is on a
When people hear “energy upgrade,” one of their first thoughts might be of double pane window upgrades. This is probably because windows are much
Goals When Installing an Efficient Proper Duct System: Properly engineered ducts should achieve the following 1. Minimal leakage 2. Good insulation (ideally R-8) 3. Sized
