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11/22/2025

Good luck to all the deer hunters! Be safe ya'll!

04/07/2024

I wanted to say Thank You to Sara and Weiser Graphics Etc on doing a fantastic job on the lettering on my work truck! If anyone needs Graphics done, give them a call! I highly recommend!

03/27/2024

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Building Science Mistake to Avoid: Failing to condition crawlspaces, basements, and attics

"Beyond being aware of a foundation’s structural importance and thinking of an attic as extra storage, crawlspaces, basements, and attics are often overlooked. But these spaces affect both the health of the home and that of its occupants.

Crawlspaces, basements, and attics need to be conditioned like the rest of the home to prevent moisture issues, to forestall heating and cooling losses to the outside, and to reduce exposure to contaminants.

Spaces that are finished or that house mechanical equipment need to be insulated and conditioned for comfort, to prevent moisture issues, and for the mechanical equipment to perform efficiently as designed. And even if crawlspaces, basements, or attics don’t contain any equipment at all, they need to be insulated, air-sealed, and conditioned to prevent damage to the structure and adverse effects on occupant health.

Foundations in particular must be sealed from ground moisture and soil gasses. Because insulated crawlspaces, basements, and attics are within the thermal boundary of the house, they must be considered when planning HVAC+D systems. Depending on your climate zone or location in the country, conditioning these spaces may include the need for additional heating, cooling, or dehumidification as part of the primary HVAC system, or independent systems that depend on the use or needs for each space." - Emily Mottram, Mottram Architecture, Thomaston, Maine.

Read more building science mistakes to avoid from FHB contributors: https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2024/03/06/9-more-building-science-mistakes-to-avoid

Drawing by Peter Wojcieszek

03/06/2024

Some of y'all seem to like to take screenshots on my videos and add my quotes to them.....

I support that.

02/25/2024

Great family I've worked with for many years! Wanted a ceiling put in their second floor turret. Framed in the octagon ceiling and installed a vinyl beadboard soffit ceiling. Looks great and keeps the bugs and critters from nesting. Beauty and functionality!

02/23/2024

Made this dresser into a vanity. It was years ago but thought I'd share. Fun project!

02/23/2024

01/11/2024

Very interesting read. If you're considering spray foam insulation, you'll definitely going to want to read this article. Very informative. I don't use spray foam in my builds, and I'm on the fence with the benefits of its use. If you are considering using spray foam, definitely educate yourself on safe practices and uses before you decide.

https://vtdigger.org/2023/05/22/i-wanted-to-cry-devastating-risks-of-spray-foam-insulation-hidden-from-vermont-homeowners/?fbclid=IwAR0GI5RFb7QNgeSM71T_yYGZr9mElSeBnGH4k_CjCn3GnzjtN8n1eVzoMNI

When asked how a homeowner could assess whether they’re hiring a high-quality insulation installer, Brent Ehrlich, a products and materials specialist at BuildingGreen, said, “I don't really have a good answer to that.”

01/10/2024

It's a great time of year to get that basement finished off and add some much needed space to your home! Send me a message or give me a call and let's make that basement beautiful! https://www.melterconstruction.com/