Insulation

Properly installed crawl space insulation is a crucial component of the building envelope. Crawl space insulation is used to separate the conditioned and unconditioned parts of your home.  Properly installed crawl space insulation can reduce fluctuations in temperature in your home, improve energy efficiency, and result in better air quality. Unfortunately, poorly maintained or improperly installed crawl space insulation can impact the durability, indoor air quality, and energy efficiency of your home. What is a Crawl Space? A crawl space…

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Nailing down crawl space insulation cost can be difficult. Many factors, including the square footage of insulation required, type of insulation you’ll be using, and whether you’ll be having it professionally installed will all impact the cost of your crawl space insulation. Additionally, you’ll need to have your crawl space cleaned out and any old insulation hauled away, which may also impact the final cost. Consider using a crawl space cleaning service to help you get rid of mold, old…

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If your home has a crawl space, you probably don’t pay it much attention. The crawl space, as the name would imply, is uncomfortable to access, and usually hot, sometimes damp, and almost always dirty. Though it might be tempting to deal with your crawl space at a later date, ignoring issues in your crawl space insulation can result in significant problems down the road.  The air in crawl spaces has to go somewhere, and in a vented crawl space…

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You’ve heard squeaking and scratching sounds coming from your attic, and now you’ve even seen a live rodent scurrying around your house. You called a rodent control company and they’ve confirmed your worst fears – you have a rodent infestation. So how much will the rodent removal and rodent infestation cleanup cost? And, is it really worth the investment to have the job handled by professionals?   Nowadays we…

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When it comes to insulating your attic, there’s no one-size-fits-all solution. The climate in which you live, your home’s age, and the size of your home are all important factors in understanding how to protect you from the elements. Because there are so many types of homes, there are several types of insulation from which to choose. If you’re looking to protect your home from temperature fluctuation and save on high energy bills, here are a few things to consider.…

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One of the most hotly contested debates in the world of attic insulation is the question “fiberglass or spray foam?” Whereas fiberglass has been a classic go-to staple insulated in American homes for several decades now, spray foam is the en vogue new kid in the neighborhood generating all the latest buzz. But does spray foam truly have what it takes to dethrone fiberglass as the top choice for attic insulation installation among homeowners? Answering this question requires a closer…

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Fiberglass is far and away the most popular choice for attic insulation material, and there’s a whole laundry list of reasons why. Aside from it being significantly more effective in energy savings when comparing it to foam insulation, the most convincing argument for choosing fiberglass is a simple one: it’s a fantastic product that you can buy for an irresistibly inexpensive price. But just how inexpensive exactly? Like all insulation materials, fiberglass doesn’t come with a “one size fits all”…

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A whopping 85% of American homeowners are lining their attics with fiberglass insulation, making the cotton candy look alike the top-selling insulator by a landslide. In which case, what’s made fiberglass such a popular household staple for the past several decades? Here’s a list of the top five benefits that homeowners who have used fiberglass for their attic insulation installation will enjoy. 1) It’s Both Moisture-Resistant and Fire-Resistant Among the many risks that come with owning a home include the…

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If you have childhood memories of being in your attic and thinking the walls and roofing looked like they were covered in cotton candy, then you’re a part of the vast majority of Americans who grew up with fiberglass insulation. An attic mainstay for several decades now, fiberglass remains the go-to choice for an attic insulation installation for a whopping 85% of American homeowners. What exactly is fiberglass insulation? What forms is it available in? And why has it become…

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No matter how big your house is or what material it’s made of, every house needs to have a properly insulated attic in order to keep the temperature regulated and the energy bill down.  And if you live in a region with particularly cold and snowy winters, that last sentence applies to you in bold font and all caps. But which attic insulation is best? There isn’t a “one size fits all” answer, as there are several factors that come…

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