Weatherproofing & Insulation

1+ day, 8+ hour ago   (265+ words) Are you building a deck on your Penticton property? Putting in a new window? Or perhaps you want to install solar panels? Put down that hammer – you may need the proper building permits. You’ll need a building permit when adding…...

2+ day, 12+ hour ago   (1600+ words) These small projects can protect your home from the elements and might lower your home insurance premium. Each year, about one in 35 insured homes experiences a property damage claim related to wind or hail, and one in 60 insured homes files…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (424+ words) An attic without proper airflow can run well above outdoor temperature in summer. Sometimes it is 20 to 30 degrees hotter than the air outside. That heat pushes down through the ceiling insulation into living spaces. This pushes the air conditioner to…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (446+ words) “A winter maintenance check does not need to be complicated. Small preventive steps taken before colder weather arrives can improve comfort, reduce energy waste, protect expensive equipment, and help homeowners identify potential problems before they become emergency repairs,” said Jim…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (143+ words) With over 21,000 homes in the Charlottesville area built before Virginia enacted insulation code requirements, there is a good possibility that many could benefit from a weatherization upgrade. Utilities’ weatherization resources include: The City of Charlottesville has appointed India Adams-Jacobs as…...