Maintaining an optimal temperature in the home during the colder and hotter months is challenging. Whether it’s drafty rooms or a home that never seems to cool down, an uncomfortable temperature can cause physical discomfort. A home lacking proper insulation is also a financial burden. Here are some signs of a poorly insulated house: Constantly […]
Attic maintenance and proper attic weatherization are critical to your house’s energy efficiency and your health at home. Before it gets cold outside, you must know how to winterize an attic so you can save as much money as possible and breathe easily through the winter. The Importance of Attic Maintenance in the Winter […]
When you live in a cold climate, having adequate insulation is essential. You can turn up the heat and bundle up under blankets, but without proper insulation, your house is never going to stay warm. Since heat rises, it’s vital to have the appropriate insulation in your attic to “trap” the heat inside your home. […]
Summer is here, and so are the high temperatures to match. Now more than ever, to fix, you need to ensure your HVAC system is ready to combat the heat, but if your attic has excess moisture, it won’t be up for the job. In addition to putting strain on your HVAC system, excess humidity […]
When it comes to talking about the quality of your indoor air, mold must be part of the conversation. Mold remediation is often critical to making sure the air in your home keeps you happy and healthy. To truly get rid of a mold problem in your home, you’ll need to find the cause. This […]
An attic fan, also known as an attic cooling fan or attic circulation fan, is a fan installed on the ceiling of your attic. Attics fans draw hot, humid air from your attic, moving it outside. Not only do attic fans provide much-needed ventilation in your attic, but attic fans can help improve the performance […]
There are several reasons you might be curious about soundproof wall insulation. Perhaps you want additional privacy. Or maybe you’re tired of hearing every car down your street. Or maybe, noisy ductwork and plumbing keep you up at night. Whatever the case, you deserve peace and quiet, and soundproof wall insulation is a way to […]
An energy-efficient attic not only saves energy and money – it increases the overall comfort of your home too. But according to Energy Star, nine out of 10 homes in the United States are under-insulated or otherwise inefficient. Energy-efficient insulation alone can save homeowners up to 20 percent on energy bills. And there are […]
It’s very easy to forget about your attic insulation. Many homeowners will promptly forget about it once the initial home inspection has been completed. While it’s true that attic insulation that lives in ideal conditions has a very long life expectancy, it’s also true that as it ages, it can undergo many changes. Depending on […]
There are many different kinds of attic insulation on the market. It can be confusing for homeowners to decide which is the best kind of attic insulation to choose to protect their property. One popular variety is sprayed on insulating foam, a polyurethane material commonly used as a thermal barrier. In recent years this has […]
