As the seasons start to shift towards cooler weather, we begin to pack up our outdoor areas and move inside for warmer entertainment. The same is true for rodents, like rats and mice! They don’t want to be caught out in the cold any more than we do. Many of the same things that keep […]
Let’s face it; most of us only venture up into our attics when we need to haul down holiday decorations or grab a suitcase to pack for a much-needed vacation. We spend as little time up there as possible. You could make one permanent addition to your attic that would keep it in good shape […]
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 […]
One of the most dangerous yet unnoticed things that can cause significant damage to your home is when water or moisture seeps into your attic and wreaks havoc on the structural integrity of your roof. It’s important to know the signs of potential or actual water damage, which can be caused by heavy rains, cracks […]
A thing that any homeowner dreads is the threat of fire starting somewhere in their home. The U.S. Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) states that there are over 10,000 attic fires every year. These fires result in over $440 million in property damage. While newly updated building codes and flame-retardant building materials have worked to […]
It is very easy for homeowners to forget or otherwise ignore their attic. After all, you’ll only think about it when you need to pull down some holiday decorations from storage. Plus, most of us have an image of it as a dark, creepy space that is better left alone. Except for the storage, most […]
Amid the excitement of purchasing a home, your attic’s condition is usually not foremost on your mind. Having an attic inspection done by an attic service professional could help identify significant problems in the house before you buy it. Since a home purchase is likely the most significant investment someone can make, it is wise […]
Summer has come quickly, and its time to start thinking about your attic! Attic cleaning and insulation are some of the best ways to make sure the summertime heat doesn’t affect your energy bill. Attic spaces can get extremely hot under during summertime, and the heat that is trapped there can add significantly to your […]
Nobody likes the idea of having creepy crawlies in the attic! Sometimes you’ll hear something scratching around up there, and that is the tell-tale sign that something is amiss. If you hear those warning signs, it’s best to call in an attic inspector to perform rodent proofing. When you have rodents in your attic, you […]
Is the second floor of your home too hot in the summer months? Does it seem like no matter how much you try to cool down your home, the second floor just never seems to cool off as much as your first? If your second floor is hot and trying to make the air colder […]
