A Bridge Worth Burning: An Intro to Thermal Bridging and How Builders Can Reduce the Problem
When we discuss ways to make new homes more energy-efficient, the most obvious considerations are usually better windows, air sealing, efficient HVAC, and insulation. What we don’t typically consider are the ways that wall studs, concrete, or other building materials...More Than Just a Mortgage: The Relationship Between Energy Efficiency and the Cost of Your Home
When you purchased your last vehicle, chances are you considered more than just the price tag. You also thought about the cost of maintaining and operating the new ride — things like gas mileage and routine maintenance. Have you ever considered the cost of your home...Breathe Easy: Tips for Improving Your Home’s Indoor Air Quality This Winter
Winter in northern Wisconsin means short, cold days—and more than enough time indoors. This particular winter might see many of us staying at home even more than normal, as we navigate our new circumstances of virtual work or schooling. Since we’ll be indoors more...Wet Winter Windows: How and Why to Fix This Common Home Ventilation Issue
It’s a common problem, and we bet you’ve seen it in your home. As soon as the temperature drops, the windows get shut, and the heat is turned on, that insidious layer of moisture appears, building up on the inside of the windows and slowing trickling down into the...About RVI
Since inception in 2000, RVI has been a leader in innovative Air Sealing and Insulating Systems. A family, faith, customer, and community-focused business, RVI is owned and operated by Sam and Ashly Hartmann (pictured above with their children) in their hometown of Rhinelander, WI.