by Emily Barriere | Jul 6, 2023 | Products and Services
Do You Really Need to Pull a Building Permit?: Pulling a building permit secures your assets. Yet, many owners still opt not to pull permits when it comes to their construction projects. For those that are questioning what route they want to take, let’s review...
by Emily Barriere | Feb 15, 2023 | Products and Services
Installer Verifications for Air-Conditioning: Whenever you change out a ducted AC system or add ducted cooling to a property in California, a HERS Rater must perform certain air-conditioning verifications. Typically, AC is the last item we would HERS-verify on larger...
by Emily Barriere | Sep 9, 2022 | Energy Efficiency, HERS Raters
What is a Cool Roof? Roofs are essential when it comes to the efficiency of a building. As you can imagine, a building’s roof is hit by direct sunlight throughout the day. A cool roof’s design reflects a majority of sunlight, making it an ideal insulator. The...
by Emily Barriere | Feb 4, 2022 | Products and Services
Getting a Routine Checkup on Your Home: Think of a Home Energy Rating as a tune-up for your home. Considering car owners get regular maintenance checkups for their vehicles, why should it be any different for a home? After all, a home is one of the most important...
by Emily Barriere | Dec 30, 2021 | Products and Services
What are Title 24 Reports? Title 24 Reports are all-encompassing documents that provide specifications for all energy-demanding features of new and altered constructions. From insulation to HVAC efficiency, Title Reports layout the energy calculations for proposed...
by Emily Barriere | Nov 5, 2021 | Products and Services
What Causes Hot/Cold Spots?: We’ve all had the experience of walking into a stuffy or drafty room. However, what happens when you can’t seem to solve this issue? Overall, a multitude of factors can cause hot spots and cold drafts indoors. Essentially,...
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