Termites and Carpenter Ants... Don't let them eat you out of house and home!
Call Albert's to get your home evaluated for pest damage. Stopping it early can save you thousands of dollars later!
Ah, fresh cool water.... but how pure is the water your family is drinking?
Is your home fuel efficient? With the price of energy skyrocketing, put some dollars back in your pocket by getting an energy analysis from Albert's Home Inspection!
Inadequate ventilation can cause Radon to seep into your home from ground sources and build up. Radon is the 2nd leading cause of lung cancer.
Mold can cause many illnesses and is often hidden behind walls and in places where it is out of sight.
Richard Albert
| Energy Audit |
Home Energy Audits A home energy audit is the first step to assess how much energy your home consumes and to evaluate what measures you can take to make your home more energy efficient. An audit will show you problems that may, when corrected, save you significant amounts of money over time. During the audit, you can pinpoint where your house is losing energy. Audits also determine the efficiency of your home's heating and cooling systems. An audit may also show you ways to conserve hot water and electricity. A professional auditor uses a variety of techniques and equipment to determine the energy efficiency of a structure. Thorough audits often use equipment such as blower doors, which measure the extent of leaks in the building envelope, and infrared cameras, which reveal hard-to-detect areas of air infiltration and missing insulation. Professional energy audits generally go into great detail. The energy auditor should do a room-by-room examination of the residence, as well as a thorough examination of past utility bills. Preparing for an Energy AuditBefore the energy auditor visits your house, make a list of any existing problems such as condensation and uncomfortable or drafty rooms. Have copies or a summary of the home's yearly energy bills. (Your utility can get these for you.) Auditors use this information to establish what to look for during the audit. The auditor first examines the outside of the home to determine the size of the house and its features (i.e., wall area, number and size of windows). The auditor then will analyze the residents' behavior:
Your answers may help uncover some simple ways to reduce your household's energy consumption. Walk through your home with the auditors as they work, and ask questions. They may use equipment to detect sources of energy loss, such as blower doors, infrared cameras, furnace efficiency meters, and surface thermometers. (reprinted from the U.S. Department of Energy) |
