Category: Insulation
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Austin Attic Insulation – Are Your Utility Dollars Going Right Out the Roof?
In any home, the attic is the one area that without question MUST be properly insulated. Good insulation in the attic not only results in substantial savings on your energy bill, it also keeps your cooled or warmed air where it belongs – inside your home! Without adequate insulation, you can almost see those dollar…
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Is Your Austin Home Under-Insulated?
Most homeowners in Austin have no idea whether their homes are properly insulated. You don’t have x-ray vision to see into the walls, so it’s hard to know what’s behind them. Here is a startling fact: In the US, 9 out of 10 homes are under-insulated according to the North American Insulation Manufacturers Association. That’s…
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Austin Insulation – What to Expect From a Reputable Company
When you need to insulate your Austin home, business, wine cellar, or other structure, it’s an investment you should give some careful thought to. Depending on the size of the project, you may be spending a good deal of money. As with any industry, all insulation companies are not created equal! For a job well…
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Where Oh Where are the Air Leakages in Your Austin Home? You May Be Surprised!
Most Austin homeowners would probably guess air leakage occurs around windows and doors, and you would be right. But where else? As residential and commercial insulation professionals, we know all of those hidden little spots that may be leaking air and costing you not only in terms of comfort, but how much you spend on…
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Before You Have a New HVAC System Installed in Your Austin Home, Consider This
Summer isn’t too far away, but if you live in Austin or surrounding cities you know how uncomfortable it can get – even indoors. You might be thinking a new HVAC system is the solution if your home isn’t as cool and comfortable as you would like it when temps warm up, but this may…
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Remodeling Your Austin Home? Don’t Leave Good Insulation Out of the Equation!
If you’re remodeling your Austin area home, chances are insulation isn’t at the top of your list – but it should be! The IECC, or International Energy Conservation Codes, claim that the majority of homes that are a decade old or older are way behind when it comes to sufficient insulation. Add to that the…
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March, a Good Time to Reinsulate Your Austin Home
Although St. Patrick’s Day comes around next month, it isn’t a good idea to leave the comfort of your family to luck! The month of March is somewhat transitional when it comes to temperatures; it could be uncomfortably cold one day and 85 degrees the next. Even if your Austin-area home is insulated, you might…
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Insulation 101 – Protecting Your Central Texas Home From Extreme Weather
Extreme weather can occur during any season of the year, whether it’s summer, fall, winter, or spring. Anyone who lives in the Austin area knows that while summer can bring about brutally hot and humid days, winter can be just as relentless, sometimes dumping sleet and snow on those frigid days you just want to…
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Removing Old Attic Insulation Before Having Spray Foam Installed in Your Austin Home
A lot of Austin homeowners assume that if they have spray foam insulation installed in the attic, the old fiberglass or cellulose insulation will remain. The truth is, it’s best to have the old insulation removed before installing the new, but why? Old insulation can actually prevent spray foam insulation from properly insulating your attic.…
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Simple Things Austin Homeowners Can Do to Shrink Your Carbon Footprint
We’re all familiar with global warming and climate change; unfortunately, few of us make the effort to do our part. There are a few really simple things you can do to reduce your carbon footprint. Our Austin spray foam insulation professionals want to share a few tips with you! Use cold water when doing laundry.…