Comfort
Are You Comfortable in Your Home?
In Michigan's climate zone (Zone 5) where the Revitalize Home is located, the weather varies from extreme heat to freezing cold. Our homes, and how we live in them, are impacted by that temperature fluctuation.
Below are some of the signs that your home simply is not functioning efficiently or comfortably, which can directly affect your family's health and quality of life.
Does your home have any of these issues?
More information on making your home comfortable is available in downloadable format.
Problem |
Solutions and Related Projects |
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High energy bills |
Solutions: Air seal and insulate full home |
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Hot spots/cold spots, drafty rooms and uneven room temperature |
Solutions: Air seal and insulate under siding, in pernetrations and in the attic and basement |
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Ice dams |
Solutions: Insulate and air seal attic perimeter and/or knee wall |
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Mold, mildew, musty odors |
Solutions: Insulate and air seal interior basement walls and rim joists, around windows and doors, and the attic |
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Pests, dust, allergens |
Solutions: Air seal around windows and doors, attic penetrations and basement penetrations, including rim joists |
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Unusable space, such as a basement or attic |
Solutions: Rigid insulation and air sealing |
