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Wondering how you can save money on your home utility bills? A home energy performance review can lead to significant cost savings by identifying areas [...]
Your rainscreen system is designed to protect your home from water damage by creating an air gap and drainage plane between the exterior cladding and [...]
Först Consulting Group (FCG) employs a systematic approach to demonstrate disregard for common construction project practices, building plan specifications, and a contractor’s lack of competence. [...]
While Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF) insulation has gained popularity as a highly effective method for improving energy efficiency, air sealing, and thermal performance in residential [...]
Radon is a serious health concern for homeowners across the globe. As the second leading cause of lung cancer after smoking, radon can poses significant [...]
Embracing high-performance building products and methods offers homeowners benefits that extend far beyond the initial construction phase. From substantial energy savings to enhanced indoor air [...]
Your building envelope is your first line of defense against external elements such as wind and moisture infiltration in order to safeguard the interior of [...]
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In another case of “buyer beware,” in April 2022, Virginia legislature passed a bill declaring that contracting work valued at less than $25,000 can be [...]
