Building Performance

Water vapor from the air condenses on air conditioning ducts in humid climates. It’s as normal as poorly insulated bonus […]

I’ve seen some crazy things done to homes. It’s usually someone’s attempt to make things better. Sometimes that someone is […]

In 2017, as our industry continues to expand to a “house as a system” approach, our tool and equipment suppliers […]

What would happen to your Home Performance business if rebates disappeared?  Are you prepared to generate business and revenue without […]

A lot of discoveries and research work over the past four decades have led to our current understanding of air […]

The typical comfort call to a HVAC dealer goes something like this: “I have rooms in my house that never […]

IE3’s Building Science Expert, Allison Bailes, explains how to make sure your house has the right humidity.

IE3 Building Science Expert, Allison Bailes looks at what insulation you should remove in spray foam attics.

We do a lot of heating and air conditioning system design at Energy Vanguard. Alexander Bell, who goes by Andy, […]

IE3 looks at what you need to do for a final HP push in 2016.

Alison Bailes explains interstitial cavities.

Contractor Mark Pippin explains why contractors need to take the lead on home performance.

Above all else, a contractor is a businessperson. Whether as a sole proprietor or large corporation, the contractor working within […]

Allison Bailes explains R-values.

Bill Spohn looks at what advanced testing can be done to improve home comfort.

Contractor Dave Schmidt Explains how his company made Home Performance work for them.

Adams Hudson shares tips for getting and dealing with customer reviews.

Allison Bailes share the unexpected benefit of encapsulating a crawl space.

Bill Spohn explains combustion safety testing.

Energy Circle explains why net promoter scores matter to home performance contractors.