A deep energy retrofit is a comprehensive energy efficiency upgrade made to an existing building, with the goal of significantly reducing energy consumption […]
Maintaining the historical fabric during a renovation project of any scale is no small feat. Maintaining the historical fabric in
An Air Sealing Case Study – The Dr. Milton Wedgewood House Historical Renovation Read More
New England is a hub for high-performance builders who foster a culture of ongoing innovation, pushing the envelope on energy
Sealing the Deal: A Two-Part AeroBarrier Application in a High-Performance Home Read More
“It’s a really cool story. I mean, if you think about it, it’s salvaged what was supposed to be a
THE INHERITED PROJECT – Part 6 – WRAP UP Read More
An AeroBarrier Installation is a nonconventional construction process. A nonconventional process often requires detailed descriptions and unique terminology to accurately
THE INHERITED PROJECT – Part 5 – DEFINING OVER-SPRAY Read More
Many construction professionals rely on spray foam for air sealing purposes. Although the sheathing plane is often the primary air
THE INHERITED PROJECT – Part 4 – SISTERED FRAMING MEMBERS Read More
Over the last month or so you may have seen us using the term “Blower Door Directed Air Sealing.” We
THE INHERITED PROJECT – Part 3 – BLOWER DOOR DIRECTED AIR SEALING Read More
Cobalt Construction Management builds tight homes. This leaky, inherited shell was not up to his or his clients standard. That
THE INHERITED PROJECT – Part 2 – THE RESULTS Read More
Let’s be real. Builder-Client Relationships can be challenging. Not every project is a good fit for both parties. Sometimes this
THE INHERITED PROJECT – Part 1 – THE BACKDROP Read More
Whether you’re laying out and forming up a foundation, hanging drywall, or installing AeroBarrier, the amount of thought and time
AeroBarrier Masking Measures Read More