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Greg Sutliff

Home Services Division Manager
Alcal Specialty Contracting, Inc.

Greg Sutliff: A Light in the Attic

SACRAMENTO — In addition to upgrading your insulation and installing a radiant barrier, a great way to improve your home’s energy efficiency is with attic air sealing. The purpose of attic air sealing is to prevent the transmission of conditioned air (air that has been heated or cooled by an HVAC system) between the attic and the living area below. While this may not seem like a significant issue, sealing the gap between these two spaces can have a substantial impact on your home’s energy output. Most houses contain numerous air gaps between the attic and living space, including spaces between light switches and receptacles; joints where walls meet ceilings; and spaces through which electrical wires, Read more

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Sean Madar

Co-owner
Atticare Construction

Sean Madar: One for All

SAN LEANDRO — Are your heating and air conditioning bills out of control? Do you often find yourself feeling uncomfortable in your home? Believe it or not, the problem (and the solution) may be just overhead. Few homeowners realize the impact that attic insulation can have on things like in-home comfort and energy costs. Attic insulation helps regulate a home’s indoor temperature by keeping conditioned air in the living space. Unfortunately, most homes in the United States have under-insulated attics, which allow conditioned air to easily escape from living areas. In this scenario, a home’s heater or air conditioner must work harder to maintain the desired temperature, which results in higher energy costs. Read more

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Lior Zeevi

Insulation Guru Inc. dba HVAC Guru

Lior Zeevi: East to West

SAN JOSE — When properly installed, a home air conditioning system should last for at least 20 years. However, in order for the system to reach its expected lifespan, ongoing maintenance must be observed. In addition to prolonging the system’s operating lifespan, maintenance will help prevent problems and sustain energy-efficient performance. Consider the following maintenance steps: 1. Clean out the condensate drain line on a regular basis. This small, plastic pipe conveys condensation created by the air conditioning unit to the outside of the home. Typically, a condensate drain line has an access point that’s located near the unit. Find the access point and pour half a cup of bleach down into the line. Read more

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Cameron Radonich

Marketing Director
Los Gatos Roofing

Cameron Radonich: Bring it on Home

SAN JOSE — When it comes to choosing materials for a new roof, there are a couple of ways to go about it. Many homeowners opt to trust the expertise of their roofing contractors and let them use the materials they would normally use. However, a much better option is to ask your contractor to install a complete roofing system. The problem with leaving the choice of materials up to a contractor is that some roofers will install the cheapest ones they can find. When materials are chosen based on price alone, the quality between components like shingles, underlayment, and ventilation can vary significantly and potentially jeopardize the integrity of your roof. In contrast, Read more

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Rafi Benbenishti

HSR

Rafi Benbenishti: Home Repair Extraordinaire

MARTINEZ — Fifteen thousand homes burned. Fifteen deaths. Four hundred injuries. $99 million in property damage. Contrary to what you might expect, these disturbing annual figures aren’t the result of arson or wildfire. The real culprit is much less probable: clogged dryer vents. Surprised? Small wonder—like most homeowners, you likely pay little mind to this hidden component of your laundry center. However, by doing so, you leave yourself vulnerable to a substantial risk. Before we talk about dryer vent safety, it’s good to get an understanding of how dryer vents function. A closed dryer vent works by forcing hot air out of a rigid galvanized pipe to the exterior of the home. This process typically generates condensation, Read more

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Greg Sutliff
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Alcal Specialty Contracting, Inc.
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Co-owner
Atticare Construction
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Lior Zeevi
Insulation Guru Inc. dba HVAC Guru
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Cameron Radonich
Marketing Director
Los Gatos Roofing

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