Attic Insulation

Every homeowner knows that energy costs are a major expense each month. If you live in a cold climate, your heating costs are high, and if you live where it’s perpetually warm, you’re spending a small fortune on air conditioning. But this isn’t just “the way it is.” You can get your energy costs under control by upgrading your home’s insulation. The effectiveness of insulation is measured as the “R-value,” which is why this term is so important when adjusting…

Imagine this: dollar bills are floating out of the top of your house as you read this. That’s basically what’s happening if you live in a home with an uninsulated attic space. You might as well flush a twenty down the toilet every time you use your heating or cooling system. If you’re tired of losing money, all it takes is a layer of proper attic insulation. Just like that, your energy bills will be lower, and your everyday temperatures…

As a successful real estate agent, you do more than find homes for your clients. You provide insight into the intricacies of the housing market, a reliable voice of reason when it comes to cost and budget, and a helping hand when it’s time to ensure a house is primed for selling.  As such, you must equip yourself with the right information to keep your clients ready for everything, from head to toe (or from roof to basement). That’s why…

Insulating your attic can lower your energy bills and keep you comfortable year-round. But for many homeowners, tackling the issues with attic insulation can be a daunting task full of unknowns. Factors involved in ensuring proper insulation include product choice, installation methods, and hazard prevention.  Without expert help, it’s easy to make potentially dangerous or costly mistakes on existing insulation. These five attic insulation installation tips will help you to better understand the installation process, make smart choices for your…

When homes are built, the type of foundation can make a big difference. While many homes are built with a basement or on concrete slabs, crawl spaces are common for homes built on a slope, or where there’s a risk of flooding. Crawl spaces are increasingly common on new constructions throughout the US. In fact, nearly 20% of new homes are built using a crawl space.  Your home’s crawl space creates a barrier between the ground and the floor of…

Your home is built to protect you from the elements, but not all homes are created equally. As much as 30% of your energy usage is wasted on air leaks throughout your house, and the attic is one of the biggest offenders. When you have significant leaks, warm or cold air that travels through ducts in your HVAC system will get trapped in the attic, causing a spike in your energy bill. It can also affect the comfort of your…

Throughout many homes, there are plenty of spaces that air can enter and exit. While tiny cracks and crevices may not seem like much, their combined effect can make a big impact on your home’s energy use. Air leakage in the average house has the cumulative effect of leaving a window open 24/7. Luckily, there are several ways to reduce outdoor air infiltration – one of which involves learning how to air seal attic crawl spaces.   In the winter, attic…

Just about everyone knows how important recycling and driving energy-efficient cars are to reducing your environmental impact, but did you know that your home’s insulation building material could also make a big difference in decreasing your carbon footprint?  In this article, we’ll go over how having the right amount of insulation can help decrease your home’s CO2 emissions and talk about which types are the most eco friendly insulation materials.  How Insulation Can Help Reduce Your Environmental Impact Having enough…

Insulation is essential to help protect your home from outside weather and keep your energy bill from skyrocketing. But not all insulation materials are made equally.  Each insulation type has its own set of benefits and disadvantages that affect whether or not it’ll fit well with your home. Finding the insulation material that best suits you and your family’s unique needs can make all the difference in creating a safe and comfortable home environment. To help you figure out which…

Picture this: it’s a cold winter morning and you’re leaving for work. You just made some coffee and you want it to stay warm for the drive. What do you do? You pour it into a tumbler and seal it with a lid on top.  This tumbler keeps your coffee warm much the same way attic insulation and air sealing do for your home.  The stainless steel interior of the tumbler works like proper insulation, helping to keep heat from…