Q & A with “That Green Builder Guy”

Q. My home always smells musty and my air never feels “fresh”. Is there anything I can do?

A. Absolutely there is. Many crawlspaces or basements in our mixed humid climate have a “moisture” problem. That problem creates other problems such as mold and mildew. With dehumidification and a controlled climate environment such as a sealed crawlspace, those problems can be eliminated. Please call us for more details and we look forward to helping you.

Q. I don’t know where to start with energy efficiency. What do you recommend?

A. We all can change our light bulbs but then what? The long answer is many things we could and will discuss. Let’s focus on two that everyone with a home over 5-7 years old can really lower their power bill changes with. Let’s start with increased attic insulation. In most instances one can easily access there attics to add R-Value usually in the form of blow in fiberglass insulation. Before that’s done attic sealing of holes, pipes, and other penetrations before hand helps even more. Secondly seal your air ducts. The average home waste 50% of the air coming from your forced air system before it gets in your home! Totally unacceptable for anyone who doesnt want to waste money. Now and especially in the future, we can not afford that kind of wasted money and energy.

til next time,

Chad Ray “ That Green Builder Guy”

Olde Heritage Builders and Energy Savers of NC