Cool Spray Foam Product...

Ok, so we have all seen the small cans of spray foam sold in the hardware store. There is also a product out there called Versi-Foam, this is sold in larger canisters. you can use this for larger projects. Here is a quick application "how to" video to give you a few basics. How To Video

Check them out on the web www.rhhfoamsystems.com

This is a Energy Star approved product for Home Sealing. Sealing up your home is typically the number one way to save energy, reduce the heat loss.

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R-Value...

I had someone ask me the other day, "What is R-value and how does the rating number work??"

R-Value is the thermal resistance to prevent heat transfer. The reason we have insulation in the walls and ceilings of our homes is to prevent "heat transfer". So in the winter time, we want to keep our homes warm and in the summer time we want to keep our homes cool.

The higher the number the less heat transfer, or the better to a point. So a R-38 of attic insulation is better than a R-19. The next time you see some insulation, look on it and you will see that it's rated with a "R-Value"



We are the Columbia River Gorge's Premier Inspection Company. If there is anything we can ever do to help you when buying or selling a home then check us out on the web @ www.thepremierinspector.com or give us a call Hood River, OR (541) 386-3968 or in The Dalles (541) 296-0102. We also perform Infrared Thermal Imaging and Home Energy Audits. Save Money, live more Green, have a more comfortable home, and add to your home's value.

Premier Home Energy Audit Partner in USA Today

Steve Luxton is a Home Energy Scientist that I have been working with. He developed the Home TuneUp program that we use. USA Today just published an article where two families are competing to save the most energy. Steve Luxton helps the families with this challenge.

Here is a link to the USA Today article:

USA TODAY SAVE ENERGY

There are some good points mentioned in this article.

Enjoy!!

Premier's New Thermal Imaging Commercial...

Recharge America: Home Energy Tune Up

Here is a video with several items you can complete around your home, all these will help reduce the amount of energy you use. This is part of the Recharge America Program. For more information go to rechargeamerica.com

The Story of Stuff...

Here is a very interesting story about how we purchase items we don't need and how "happy" the American consumer is. You may or may not agree with the statements in this video, but I think at the end of the day there are several true statements. I think this current economic condition has a lot of people thinking, do we really need all this extra stuff...where is my money going...



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FREE Energy Savers Booklet

I found a great FREE booklet from the US Dept of Energy. This booklet has some really good information. Saving energy in our homes is really becoming a hot topic. We have been busy using our thermal imaging camera helping several home owners identify areas in their home that can be sealed and insulated. If your interested in an Energy Audit or Thermal Scan please call me on my cell phone (541) 993-2410.

Here is the link for Energy Savers Web Site:
http://www.energysavers.gov/


Here is the link for Energy Savers FREE Booklet:
http://www1.eere.energy.gov/consumer/tips/pdfs/energy_savers.pdf


Here is a link for FREE "No Cost and Low Cost Tips to Save Energy This Winter"
http://www.energysavers.gov/tips.html

Free is always a good price!!