At True Building Performance, we believe that making your home energy efficient and safe shouldn't be stressful. That is why we don't pressure you into a sale. We simply recommend home energy improvement suggestions, and let you make your own decisions. We'll even tell you what you can do on your own to save yourself some cash! True Building Performance's founder and operator, Paul Mendel, is a native of Albany, NY with a construction management degree from nearby HVCC. Having worked several years with the Capital region's largest weatherization contractor, and tired of the high pressure sales game, he set off on his own.
You may not spend much time in your basement, but typical basements lose a significant amount of heat and can greatly affect the comfort, energy efficiency, and health of your home. Most basements are constructed of brick, concrete, and rubble, none of which are good insulating materials. Insulating walls that are above the earth grade can stabilize the temperature of your basement and cut your energy costs, as well as prevent moisture problems, insect infestation and dangerous radon infiltration.
Wall insulation, when done properly, is one of the most effective ways to enhance the energy efficiency and subsequent value of your home. Most houses built pre-1960 in the Albany Capital Region either do not have any home insulation, or have inadequate insulation in their exterior walls. Proper installation of thermal insulation by the right contractor will help improve the overall comfort of your home all year round while reducing your energy bills. We at True Building Performance are experienced in insulating walls with dense packed, energy efficient cellulose.
In some cases it makes sense to remove your existing insulation, such as when it's damaged, contaminated by pests, outdated and poses hazards to your health and indoor air quality, or restricts ventilation which can lead to mold and mildew growth. In addition to properly sealing and insulating, a clear attic allows for improvements like installing bath fans to ventilate bathroom moisture, and properly venting soffits to move outside air over the interior roof sheathing. If you have a clean clear attic, it's a great time to get any needed electrical or plumbing work done.
Does your home have crawl spaces? Moisture from exposed soil in basements and crawl spaces can adversely affect indoor air quality, cause mold and mildew, affecting people with allergies, asthma, respiratory conditions and suppressed immune systems, and undermining the structure of your home. When crawl spaces are properly insulated and air sealed, you can cut your energy costs significantly and add to the overall comfort of your home. True Building Performance contractors understand the importance of crawl space insulation, controlling crawl space moisture and increasing your home's energy efficiency.
Mold growth is common in attics with large amounts of heat loss, inadequate insulation, and improper ventilation. This affects your home's indoor air quality, can rot your roof if left untreated, and negatively affects the value as well as the safety of your home. If you have mold in your attic, True Building Performance can help. We are licensed abatement contractors, specializing in treating areas affected by mold. We will not only treat surfaces with mold, but fix the underlying causes of the mold.
The conditions in your attic play a huge role in the comfort and efficiency of your home. Attics are one of the most significant sources of energy loss in most homes. Attic insulation enhances your home's energy efficiency, controlling heat, ventilation, and moisture for air-sealing benefits that will keep air conditioning in and make your home more comfortable all year long, while reducing heating and cooling bills. We at True Building Performance understand the importance of proper home insulation, which is why we specialize in cellulose insulation and air sealing.
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