Are some areas of your home hot in the summer? Or cold in the winter? Sick of it? If you’re answering “Yes. Yes. Yes!” you’re not alone… It’s summertime. Insulation in our homes tends to be on our minds when we’re trying to stay warm […]
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Does Your Home Breathe Properly? Find out with our thermal imaging and insulation inspection!
Are some areas of your home cold in the winter? Hot in the summer? Sick of it? If you’re answering “Yes. Yes. Yes!” you’re not alone… Your house—like the human body—is a complex system of components that must work together. And just as with the […]
Insulation from Frey Construction
The fact of the matter is that the majority of homes in the United States are under insulated. And, improperly installed or poor-performing insulation not only can compromise a home’s energy efficiency but also can impact its overall comfort and safety. For professionally installed insulation, […]
Signs Your Home May Be Poorly Insulated
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, 42% of a homeowner’s utility bill is spent on heating and cooling costs. That number goes up drastically when a home is not properly insulated. In our Wisconsin winters, without proper insulation, the warm air produced to keep […]
Frigid Cold Could Be Causing Ice Dams On Your Home
The temperature on Mars today is “warmer” than we’ll reach here in Madison. Crazy right? How is your house holding up? Frey Construction knows that Wisconsin winter weather brings the threat of ice dams forming on your roof. The chance for ice dams to form […]
Tis the Season for Window Condensation
Understanding Condensation on Your Windows Condensation on your windows is usually not the windows fault. Ever wonder why condensation forms on your windows—and what you can do to prevent it? Windows serve as visible areas for moisture to condense, warning you that there is too […]
The Busy Spring Season
Spring is almost here right? I always say, our spring season starts March 15th. That is when the rain starts to thaw the frozen ground and the grass thinks of turning green. This is when our busy spring season starts.
Shivering Indoors? What You Need to Know about Wind-Washing
We wear our winters like a badge of honor here in Wisconsin but not when they mess with our spring. Teeth-chattering in May is a crazy-maker! If you’ve needed a sweater some days under your own roof this month, get your home checked for wind-washing—before […]
Got Icicles? Moisture-Proofing Your Attic
With the long cold winter we’ve had, we’ve seen a lot of moisture build-up in attics. Sometimes it’s so bad, it leaks as if it’s raining in the home. When leaking starts, people are almost always tempted to call the roofer. But 9 out of 10 […]