Attic insulation has a whole host of benefits, from keeping you comfortable to decreasing those high energy bills. How Attic Insulation Works Attic insulation — though it can seem complicated — is really quite easy to understand. This type of insulation is installed to prevent the loss of up to 25% of cool and conditioned air [...]
There are many reasons why you should insulate an old house. A lot of houses before the 1960s do not have any kind of insulation. The reason is that energy costs were so low that people didn’t think they needed to save money on heating and cooling their house. If you enjoy your house and [...]
When you live in the Northeast, you learn that home insulation is a very important part of your home. Not only can it keep your home at a comfortable, even temperature, but it can also help you save money on your energy bills. While you may already think your home is insulated, there are several [...]
Cooling your house in the summer can make up over 50 percent of your energy bill. And if that bill is as high as the weather is warm, you should know how to find summer insulation issues in your house. Proper insulation can lower the cost of cooling your home since the insulation acts as a barrier. [...]
What is R-Value? R-Value is a measurement of an insulation material’s thermal resistance. Thermal resistance is…wait for it…the ability to resist heat transfer or loss through conduction. Basically, if a warm or hot material comes in contact with a cold material, the heat is transferred to the cooler surface. This means the insulation material’s ability [...]
As we continue through the last couple weeks of winter have you gotten you tired of chilly window drafts and stepping on cold floors? Is having to stay bundled up in your home tiring? Do you find yourself having bundling up more in one room because it’s so much colder than the one you just [...]
When it comes time to choose an insulation for your home there are a couple of different choices for your home. It can be overwhelming not knowing which type of insulation to choose from. There are certain advantages to choosing the right insulation for your house. The two most popular options are fiberglass and spray [...]
There are many reasons why you should insulate an old house. A lot of houses before the 1960s do not have any kind of insulation. The reason is that energy costs were so low that people didn’t think they needed to save money on heating and cooling their house. If you enjoy your house and [...]
When you live in the Northeast, you learn that home insulation is a very important part of your home. Not only can it keep your home at a comfortable, even temperature, but it can also help you save money on your energy bills. While you may already think your home is insulated, there are several [...]
As we continue through the last couple weeks of winter have you gotten you tired of chilly window drafts and stepping on cold floors? Is having to stay bundled up in your home tiring? Do you find yourself having bundling up more in one room because it’s so much colder than the one you just [...]
