Tag: residential
Aug
What’s that smell?
We take modern indoor plumbing systems for granted…until that awful smell and the sight of effluent gushing from a floor drain appears or a toilet won’t flush and overflows no matter how much plunger effort is used. Our research and experience found fixing these problems can cost thousands of dollars. One builder reported spending more…
Aug
Be Careful Out There…or else
For companies like yours, safety accidents can exact a terrible toll. A startling barometer of the problem is immediately apparent with a quick internet search on the topic. It listed page after page of law firms hawking their services. Obviously, it’s big business for them. Who pays for this? Everybody, that’s who. Companies pay in…
Jun
Performance Point’s Hard Hatted Women
Today we’re highlighting the awesome women in our company! Performance Point is proud to have 34% of its team be female. Of that, 60% are on the job site or out in the field. How does that compare nationally? The 2020 US Bureau of Labor and Statistics reports that of all the people working in…
May
What is this HERS Thing and How Does It Help the Environment?
HERS stands for Home Energy Rating System. The HERS Index is the industry standard by which a home’s energy efficiency is measured. It accounts for all of the energy used in the house including lighting, appliances, framing, insulation, air sealing, water heating, and HVAC. The HERS rating process is governed by an organization called RESNET, Residential…
Jan
You Got Problems? We Got Solutions!
2020 was a doozy, to say the least! Is it over yet? Covid-19, hurricanes, and wildfires caused a huge slow down in lumber production. Key building materials, such as vinyl windows, roofing supplies, and appliances have also been affected in the supply chain. The migration out of big cities has helped spur the real estate…
Jan
Don’t Balk at Caulk
Homeowners and property managers are feeling the pinch in their wallets as the skyrocketing energy costs go up with no end in sight. Something as simple as sealing ductwork joints can really make a difference. According to the U.S. EPA, the average duct system loses around 20% to 30% of its air to holes and…