Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A common type of retrofitting in California is shoring up a raised foundation. Also consider chimneys and gas. (Daniel Sulzberg / ...

NEWPORT, UNITED KINGDOM - APRIL 21: The roof tops of houses in residential streets can be seen on April 21, 2008 in Newport, Wales. A poll by researchers Fitch has revealed 10 "sub-prime" blackspots ...

Is retrofitting your home worth the money? Many people may be more concerned about the cost of it all and the payback it delivers than the environmental benefits. If you can afford to do it, investing ...

As mentioned earlier, most new systems will be manufactured with R-410A. However, the question of what is the best retrofit refrigerant blend for existing R-22 systems is often asked by technicians ...

The country’s vintage housing stock keeps getting older, and each new generation is more tech-reliant than the one before. It’s a mismatch that can affect leasing efforts and resident retention. For ...

The UK Government has announced new consumer protection plans to curb poor quality work from retrofitting companies while ...

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Old boiler systems with outdated, inefficient equipment are the norm for our industry. This is because boiler technology is largely stable, and boilers are reliable pieces of equipment that can last ...