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Posted on January 7, 2021January 7, 2021

Opinion-5 Reasons to Own A Blower Door

By now most of us know what a blower door does and the basics of how they work.  All energy auditors and raters own one.  A few insulating contractors I know also have purchased their own blower door.  As a contractor, does it make sense to invest a sizable amount of money and then take the time to learn how to operate this piece of test equipment. Continue reading “Opinion-5 Reasons to Own A Blower Door”

Posted on November 16, 2020

Opinion-Who’s Responsible?

Whether you’re a homeowner acting as a general contractor or a licensed contractor who’s building to make a living, certain decisions and policies need to be set in place and communicated with workers and sub-contractors performing tasks on the jobsite.  Who’s responsible for doing what. Continue reading “Opinion-Who’s Responsible?”

Posted on March 23, 2020March 23, 2020

Never Seen Again

When was the last time had your hair cut?  Did you walk in and say I have $15, do whatever you can for that budget, or did you have something more specific in mind? Continue reading “Never Seen Again”

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