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Radiant barriers are made from highly reflective materials, typically aluminum sheets adhered to a cardboard or plastic film backing....

Reduced temperatures during fall and winter open the perfect opportunity to organize and clean your attic spaces. While you’re up there,...

Do you have a safe access point to your attic space? If not, now’s the time to think about the benefits of adding an attic ladder to your...

Rodent prevention in your attic is essential to protecting the attic’s contents and eliminating health risks associated with rodents,...

Both whole-house fans and attic fans are designed to minimize the amount you need to spend on conditioned air. When installed and...

Is your Bay Area home in need of some crawl space cleanup? We say that attics are frequently forgotten spaces, but crawl spaces probably...

Like attics, garages often need to catch up on important updates that improve their energy efficiency and indoor air quality. While your...

We spend a lot of time educating clients about the importance of attic insulation, but exterior wall insulation is equally important....

The roof of your home can be a weak link when it comes to energy efficiency and whole-home comfort. That’s where a radiant barrier comes...

Home energy efficiency largely depends on the quality of critical home systems: roof, attic, HVAC, and the home’s envelope. Any issues in...

Take a peek into the average Bay Area attic, and you’re likely to see a big, empty space laden with cobwebs, dust, and some stored odds...

There are several red flags indicating issues in the attic. Some of the most well-known are unusual rises in heating/cooling costs or...

Attic baffles are one part of an attic ventilation system. They’re used in combination with exterior soffit vents to ensure air flows...

As the weather turns colder, you may notice some scratching sounds coming from the attic. Or, you may become aware of an unpleasant,...

Solar heat gain is the leading source of your cooling bills, most of which transfers from the roof to the attic and into the home’s...

Do you or someone in your household suffer from chronic, year-round allergies? Your attic could be the source. Neglected attics become a...

Mold is a major red flag in any home, indicating a combination of existing and future issues. Your home's attic is notorious for...

If your attic is large enough, it may feel an empty wasteland better served by transforming it into a functional living space. Bay Area...

In addition to supporting whole-home comfort and energy efficiency, attic ventilation significantly optimizes indoor air quality (IAQ)....

The term “thermal envelope” or a home envelope refers to the structural borders of your home and how they interact or support a trifecta...