Tag Archives: FAQ's

Duct Testing – FAQ’s

By SLS | Published: March 26, 2011
duct-testing-new-constructionIn layman’s terms, what is a duct test? A duct test is simply hooking up a specialized fan & checking to see how “leaky” your duct’s are. How does one perform a duct test / what should I expect to see? Using a calibrated fan & connector as shown above, we hook the fan up
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FAQ’s on Infrared Thermography

By SLS | Published: May 1, 2010
electromagnetic_spectrumAs many of you know or have seen, we at SLS Construction are now offering Residential, Commercial, & Industrial Infrared Thermographic Inspections throughout Alabama.  This has led to a few questions that we thought we would try to answer all in one place.  In layman’s terms, what is Infrared Thermography? It is utilizing technology to
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Weatherization Program: A primer on the Weatherization Assistance Program

By SLS | Published: February 5, 2010
In Alabama and many of the other southern states, January brought with it some of the coldest weather in some 20 odd years. With the cold weather, many of us also got an additional nasty shock when we opened up our electric &/or gas bills. For those that had not kept up with the maintenance
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LEAD FAQ’s – To Test or Not to Test – that is the question

By SLS | Published: December 20, 2009
epa-certified-firm-sls-constructionAs the property owner you have a question you should seriously consider, due to the increased costs of the EPA’s RRP rules, should I get my house or areas that are being worked on tested for lead, or should everyone just assume lead is present and proceed accordingly? In order to start answering that question,
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Insurance Claim FAQ’s

By SLS | Published: June 12, 2009
FAQ's on Tree Damage, Full Replacement Value Policies, I found the contractor I want - but the insurance company wants me to get 3 estimates?
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Who & what is NARI and this Code of Ethics you mention?

By SLS | Published: November 27, 2008
The goal of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) is to help homeowners find the right professional partner to do their remodeling. Whether it is updating a kitchen to make it more efficient, turning an ordinary bathroom into a haven of rest and relaxation, or adding a room to meet the needs of a growing family, NARI wants each homeowner to get the maximum value or enjoyment for the dollars they invest in their remodeling.
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What is Green Building?

By SLS | Published: November 3, 2008
It seems like everywhere you turn - people are talking about building or remodeling green. Well what is it exactly?
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