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Safe Air at Home
At Pure Energy, we are finding more and more IAQ problems caused by pollutants that are supposed to be outside the living space, but are being drawn into the living space by unbalanced house pressures.
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Safe Air at Home
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At Pure Energy, we are finding more and more IAQ problems caused by pollutants that are supposed to be outside the living space, but are being drawn into the living space by unbalanced house pressures. [continue reading]
Carbon Monoxide Around the House: Comparing Ambient CO Monitors
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Carbon monoxide (CO) is really nasty stuff. It’s odorless, colorless, and neutrally buoyant, and it can make you stupid before it kills you. It’s not the kind of stuff you want ... [continue reading]
Integrating Energy Efficiency and Healthy Homes
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Why unhealthy homes cause unhealthy occupants. [continue reading]
Indoor Environmental Quality Daydreams and Nightmares
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Building performance renovation contractors and Weatherization Assistance program workers daydream of making homes healthy, comfortable, energy efficient, and durable. But sometimes when they are in the middle of a project, they find their dreams have ... [continue reading]
Combustible-Gas Leak Detectors
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You may have heard of houses and neighborhoods exploding due to gas leaks in old pipes under the streets. Inside the home, detecting combustible-gas leaks is an important part of combustion safety testing. Gas connections ... [continue reading]
The SCARY Crawl Space
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We build crawl spaces because they are cheaper than basements. But controlling moisture can be a challenge, depending on the climate zone. [continue reading]
Combustion Appliance Testing: Why, How, When?
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Combustion appliance testing, before and after weatherizing a home, is an absolute necessity to protect homeowners from the effects of CO gas and other combustion products. Learn the BPI test procedures. [continue reading]
Mold & Rot: Look Before You Leap When Weatherizing
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Molds are an ancient life form. Neither plants nor animals, molds are members of the Kingdom of the Fungi. Familiar members of the fungal kingdom include molds, mushrooms, and yeasts. Fungi digest spent life, transforming ... [continue reading]
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Conversations from the Wx Frontlines: Robert Parkhurst
At the most recent National Weatherization Training Conference that took place in New Orleans, Louisiana, six people were presented with ...
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Home Performance and the Real Estate Market: A Perfect Match
If the home performance industry had an online dating profile, it would likely be looking for someone with a great ...
