"Ditto.
If that foil sandwich is a supplement to existing minimal fiberglass batts, then it will have some enhancement effect, by reducing convection in the fiberglass and by creating a modest (though dusty) radiant barrier, which will help reduce…"
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Anyone have any good marketing strategies, specifically how all of you have structured your pricing and packages? I'm curious if there is a kind of industry consensus, or if it really varies.....I'm…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Joshua Knittel Jun 22, 2012.
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Robert Riversong replied to Joshua Knittel's discussion Correct way to install foil faced insulation blanket in attic in the group Best Practices (Residential)
Joshua Knittel replied to Bud Poll's discussion Using The Sciences To Our Advantage"Hey Bud, no need to apologize. Sometimes I think we are all here for the constructive criticism just as the much as the education. I've learned something from you, so thank you.
I agree that air sealing and sufficient insulation should always…"
Joshua Knittel replied to Bud Poll's discussion Using The Sciences To Our Advantage"Hi Bud! Thanks for starting this discussion, it is much needed (for me anyways). My last response to a post on Hals thread was made with the knowledge I've gained on how radiant barriers work and the physics associated with them - especially…"
Joshua Knittel replied to Hal Skinner's discussion Different classifications of radiant barrier materials"First off, a reputable radiant barrier dealer / installer should never claim that a radiant barrier will address anything but "radiant heat gain". It is asinine to assume that it would or should have any affect on conduction or…"
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Joshua Knittel replied to Joshua Knittel's discussion Marketing | Packages"Hello all..... Taking into account all the feedback I've received on Home Energy Pros, as well as from others I've talked with in person, I've also come to the conclusion that offering just an independent energy "audit"…"
John Redmond replied to Joshua Knittel's discussion Marketing | Packages"The independent auditing business model does not have much staying power, plus there is not enough profit dollars in it to sustain yourself long term.
Besides, using this model, I would argue, unless one expands into additional offerings (radon…"
Patrick Michaelyan replied to Joshua Knittel's discussion Marketing | Packages"Hate to add to the chagrin this may cause some of you pure auditors (God bless you), but such a model has worked very well, and continues to do so, for my company.
Offer a free walk-through assessment, and if they want to play ball offer them the…"
John Redmond replied to Joshua Knittel's discussion Marketing | Packages"A number of you are going to end up wanting to shoot me after you read this, especially those who are strictly independent energy auditors, but I ask that you take a moment to hear what I am saying here, and it might just help you gain revenue with…"
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As most of you know, there is more to an energy audit or energy rating (such as a HERS rating) than just the thermal imaging - but this start up company is using it to get a nationwide database going.........Here's a link to the article on Treehugger:…See More
Joshua Knittel's discussion was featuredCorrect way to install foil faced insulation blanket in attic
Hello everyone.....I was at a job this past week and was just curious what the insulation experts think of the installation job of this foil faced attic blanket that the H.O. had put in a few years back. She claims to notice a pretty significant improvement in the comfort level of the main floor of the house (1 story above grade) and a decrease in her utility bills - but I can't help but wonder if the crew could have done a better job at installing the attic insulation blankets.As you can see…See More
Joshua Knittel commented on Michael Stuart's group INFRARED THERMOGRAPHY USERS"As most of you know, there is more to an energy audit or energy rating (such as a HERS rating) than just the thermal imaging - but this start up company has a good idea on how to get a nationwide database going.....
Here's a link to the…"
Robert H replied to Joshua Knittel's discussion Correct way to install foil faced insulation blanket in attic in the group Best Practices (Residential)"I would say that radiant barriers in the midwest are a waste of money. Radiant barrier work best when there is little insulation. Do some research and you will see home that have an R value of less than 20 will see the greatest benefit.…"
Joshua Knittel replied to Joshua Knittel's discussion Correct way to install foil faced insulation blanket in attic in the group Best Practices (Residential)"Thanks for the feedback Sean.....yeah, the homeowner had the insulation blanket installed by a company that was strictly insulation a few years back. I'm heading back to that job to do the actual audit in a few weeks, just thought I'd…"
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- At 3:41pm on May 2, 2012, Joshua Knittel said…
Thanks Diane, glad to have found this place!
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Diane Chojnowski said… Hi Joshua,
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