by cal@dueckbuilders.com | Sep 5, 2023 | Dueck Builders Blog
Basements have a reputation for being cold, dank, and uncomfortable. Even with a good heating mechanism they can be uncomfortable places. Why? Mean Radiant Temperature The answer has to do with Mean Radiant Temperature (MRT). The mean radiant temperature...
by josh.friesen@dueckbuilders.com | Dec 6, 2022 | Dueck Builders Blog
Congratulations! You are about to embark on a fun adventure, you are considering building your own custom dream home. You have likely been thinking through ideas, drafting floor plans, and pinning kitchens for a while now in anticipation of beginning your custom home...
by josh.friesen@dueckbuilders.com | Dec 17, 2021 | Dueck Builders Blog
The Importance of What We Breathe The pandemic changed the way we think about many things. One important change is that it forced us to think of the importance of consistent air exchange in our buildings. We focused on air changes and bringing fresh air into closed...
by dueckbuilders | Mar 14, 2019 | Uncategorized
“Would you care for extended warranty? For only 75 dollars you can protect your purchase for 3 years!” If I had a dollar for every time I heard something like that, I would be able to afford extended warranty! It’s offered on seemingly every consumer...
by dueckbuilders | Dec 14, 2017 | Uncategorized
Here’s an interesting one. This is a topic of much discussion in the green building community, the building official community and the home owner community. What insulation should I use to keep me warm (or cool)? There are many insulation products available, so...
