Basics of Insulation for First-Time Home Buyers House renovations can be both exciting and challenging when you move into your first home. Investing in renovations that can save you money on your energy bills before putting your time and energy into upgrading the bathroom or kitchen. Updating your old attic insulation can save you money… Continue reading Basics of Insulation for First-Time Home Buyers
Common Attic Insulation Mistakes Most insulation contractors know that a successful attic insulation installation needs meticulous attention to detail. However, many attics have been improperly insulated, whether by the homeowner or by a professional and are now losing a significant amount of energy. A homeowner may approach you because their energy bills are too high… Continue reading Common Attic Insulation Mistakes
The Best Way to Get Rid of Rats in The Attic Nothing is more alarming than discovering that your house is infested with rats. Not only does their scurrying disturb your sleep, but they are also infamous for spreading infectious illnesses and contaminating every food they may discover in your house. If you suspect that… Continue reading The Best Way to Get Rid of Rats in The Attic
Signs Your Air Ducts Need Repair Air ducts are frequently ignored. Nonetheless, they are arguably the most important parts of a home, circulating air and powering cooling and heating systems. However, for all of the benefits that appropriate ducting provides, there are several problems that may develop from ducts that have been neglected for a… Continue reading Signs Your Air Ducts Need Repair
Using Radiant Barrier in CrawlSpaces The installation of a radiant barrier to help maintain heat in the floor above the crawlspace is easy. The most simple way is to staple the radiant barrier foil across the bottom of the floor joists, resulting in a single reflective layer. Ideally, there should be an air gap between… Continue reading Using Radiant Barrier in Crawl Spaces
The Importance of Air Duct Replacement When it comes to HVAC system maintenance, air ducts are usually the last item on a homeowner’s mind. Air ducts are an important element of your house’s ventilation; without them, your HVAC unit would be unable to transport air from room to room throughout your home. Problems in air… Continue reading The Importance of Air Duct Replacement
Rodent-Proofing Your Home Rats and mice are known to spread deadly diseases and cause damage to your homes. One way to keep them at bay is by rodent-proofing your home. Whether you’ve already noticed signs of rodent infestation or you just want to take preventive measures. Continue reading to find out simple ways you can… Continue reading Rodent-Proofing Your Home
How to Choose The Right Insulation Contractor Your attic serves a far larger purpose in your home than just keeping your things. It’s made to keep your home safe from extreme cold, heat, and humidity. Attic Insulation is a simple and cost-effective approach to achieve maximum energy efficiency while providing a comfortable living environment for… Continue reading How to Choose The Right Insulation Contractor
Radiant Barrier Radiant barriers are built in homes, typically in attics. They are installed to minimize summer heat absorption and cooling expenses. The barriers are made of a highly reflective material that reflects rather than absorbs radiant heat. They do not, however, inhibit heat conduction in the same way as thermal insulation materials do. Continue… Continue reading Radiant Barrier
Many homeowners question if the cost of installing radiant barriers is really worth it. Radiant barriers are usually installed in attics, to minimize the amount of heat that enters your home. Radiant barriers will undoubtedly help you in lowering your cooling cost during the summer months. So, is it worth it? According to the Department… Continue reading Attic Radiant Barrier: Is it Worth the Money?
