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Category: Insulation

  • Is Your Workshop or Shed Insulated?  It Should Be – Here’s Why

    Many homeowners in central Texas have workshops or sheds, whether they’re used to work on hobbies or projects, or for additional storage.  Is your workshop insulated?  If it is, good for you.  If not, it should be!  Our Austin spray foam insulation professionals will explain why you should never overlook good insulation for your workshop…

  • Common Cellulose Insulation Issues That Could Lead to Catastrophe

    Cellulose insulation has been around forever and is the type still found in many homes today.  It can be installed as blown-in or loose-fill, and many homeowners choose it because of its affordability when building or renovating a home.  Our Austin insulation contractors do install cellulose, however we want you to know that it does…

  • Retrofit Insulation for Austin Homes – What is it, Anyway?

    If you have ever heard someone say “retrofit insulation,” you may wonder exactly what that is or how it works.  When an Austin insulation professional says he (or she) is retrofitting with insulation, it basically means the home or other structure is being re-insulated.  In some cases, an existing home or building may have no…

  • Common Comfort Misconceptions Austin Homeowners Should Know About

    As it gets hotter and more humid in central Texas, many homeowners think about ways they can make their homes more comfortable – or what they must sacrifice to save on energy costs.  Our Austin insulation experts want to share a few misconceptions that many homeowners actually believe.  Get these thoughts out of your head! …

  • Home Insulation Issues Often Reveal Themselves During Hot Austin Summers

    Winter months aren’t usually too awfully cold in Austin or throughout central Texas, so you may not notice potential problems with your insulation until the hot summer months arrive. Anyone who lives here knows it can feel hotter than Hades considering the high temperatures combined with the suffocating humidity!  It’s during this season you want…

  • The Benefits of Insulating Interior Walls

    While most homeowners in central Texas probably don’t give much thought to whether the interior walls of their homes are insulated, there are some very good reasons to consider insulating the walls inside your home if they aren’t already.  You know the importance of quality insulation in the exterior walls, attic, and other areas of…

  • How a Well Insulated Home Increases Your Quality of Living

    If you’ve been reading our Austin spray foam insulation blog you probably already know some of the benefits of good insulation in your home, especially in terms of comfort and money savings.  What you may not realize is how insulation can impact other areas of your life; in fact, you can enjoy an enhanced quality…

  • Insulation Stats Austin Homeowners Will Find Enlightening

    We’ve said it countless times – 90% of homes are not properly insulated.  Whether your home is well insulated or you’re considering having insulation installed, we want to share some statistics related to R-Values, how environmentally friendly insulation products may be and more.  When it comes to Austin insulation installation we want you to know…

  • ‘One Size Fits All’ Doesn’t Fit When it Comes to Home Insulation

    If you’re thinking about upgrading the insulation in your Austin home or you’re building a new home and want the best insulation, it’s important to know there isn’t a “one size fits all” solution!  You’ve probably got a few items in your wardrobe that are “one size fits all” – caps, gloves, etc.  This doesn’t…

  • Why DIY Insulation Isn’t a Good Idea

    As Austin spray foam insulation professionals we know many homeowners enjoy DIY projects that can save them money – and maybe even be a little bit fun.  When it comes to DIY insulation, we do NOT recommend it!  Unfortunately, your home probably isn’t well insulated considering only one of 10 homes do have sufficient insulation…