International Builders’ Show 2022 Recap
RVI owners Sam and Ashly Hartmann traveled to Orlando recently for the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) International Builders’ Show® (IBS). IBS is a premier annual trade event for residential construction and building science professionals. In...Insulating an Existing Home: Why it Matters and How It’s Done
Unless your home is fairly new, it could likely benefit from air sealing or additional insulation. If you’re plagued by high energy bills, ice dams, or moisture issues, then it’s almost certainly true. RVI offers insulation services for existing homes and buildings....Knowledge is Power: The Importance of Home Energy Assessments
The way your home uses energy is a key part of how efficiently it operates. But if you’re like many homeowners, you may not know how efficiently (or inefficiently) your home operates — and you can’t fix the issues if you don’t know where to start. As a Focus on Energy...Crawlspace Encapsulation
If your home has a crawl space, chances are it stays out of sight and out of mind. However, just because you don’t walk through it every day doesn’t mean it should ignored — especially if it isn’t encapsulated. A crawl space that’s not encapsulated has the potential...Think Spray Foam is the Best Insulation for Northern Wisconsin? Not So Fast
Many people — builders and homeowners alike — consider spray foam to be the gold standard in insulation technology. However, at RVI, we believe there is a better insulation option for our climate — and we feel it’s important to educate our clients on the limitations...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.