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Joe and Yahav, founders of Attic Construction in San Diego, CA, consider themselves to be much more than your friendly neighborhood attic service business. When asked, “What makes Attic Construction special? What should people know about Attic Construction?”, their answer is simple but confident: “We’re good at keeping customers happy.”   “Just Us and a Truck” The origins of Attic Construction are described by the founders as “just us and a truck”. When they started in 2013, Joe and Yahav…

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Ah, the attic. The area of a house that most homeowners, though they won’t admit it, pretend isn’t there. This void above the living space is often viewed as a dark and useless room that no one should bother with unless it is utilized as storage space. However, as scary as an attic may seem, this span above is essential to maintain, as it is quintessential to the health of one’s home. The bad news is someone must tackle the…

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Attic insulation is the key to keeping your home warm and protected from the outside weather, and there are many types of insulation that each feature different benefits and drawbacks. Here at Attic Construction, we can help you find the best insulation for your attic, and give you the best insulation installation. If it appears as though your insulation is out of date or faulted for any reason, we can help you with your previous insulation removal in order to…

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If you are suspicious of a rodent problem in your home, there are many tell-tale signs that can alert you to the issue and let you know it’s time to consult a professional rodent exterminator. Catching a rodent problem early is the best defense to preventing an infestation. Take note of the following signs of mice and rats in your home and call a professional to help with rodent control, extermination, and home protection services:   Odors and Droppings Mice…

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Have you noticed a slight rise in your energy bill? That may be because your insulation needs replacing. There are many reasons why you might need to get the insulation in your San Diego home replaced, including leaks, mold, and rodents. Let’s start off by talking about why homes need insulation in the first place.   What is Insulation and Why do I Need it? Whether you just bought your house or you’re in the construction phase, insulation will always…

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Did you know that your attic and roof are two of the frailest places in your thermal insulation system? It might be hard to believe if you haven’t looked into the function of attics. As per statistics, poor or absent attic insulation will make up to 15% of the entire energy loss in your abode. Insulating an attic which is usually unheated is vital in the home energy saving procedure. Insulating an attic which is usually unheated is vital in the home…

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  4 Signs Your Home Has Roof Rats If you have mice or other rodents in your attic or crawl space, you’re familiar with the pitter-patter sound of feet on a wood floor. This is often your first indication of a rodent infestation, as your attic might already have several living in the residence. It’s important to block entry and quickly eradicate the population before it causes damage to your home or cause stress for your…

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Over and above dirt, it is very common for your attic to have rodents. The animals pose a quantity of perils. One of the threats is that they can easily impair your structure by boring holes that tend to deteriorate your building. The rodents can also result in water leaking and water mutilation. If your attic is insulated, they tend to gnaw at the insulation therefore occasioning to you expending more money on your electricity bills. The rodents can also…

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Rats: they have been the nuisance of the human race since the beginning of civilization. How did this ensue? Well, rats have learned that by living near human beings, they have a plentiful food supply and a safe shelter to have their families. While rats themselves might not be diseased, they often carry bugs and parasites that are lethal to humans. Rats often get into our food supply and can diffuse those ailments to us incidentally. They can also indirectly…

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Radiant barriers are essentially insulation devices used to retain temperature of the surroundings. They are chiefly comprised of reflective aluminum sheets sited on substrate material. The substrates are made of brown paper, plastic films, craft paper, cardboard, plywood sheathing or air infiltration barrier material. There are two chief types of attic radiant barrier i.e. Spray on and Sheet Barriers. Installation of spray on barriers is quite easy and simple. It is just sprayed on the bottom base of roof. It…

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