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Can Insulation Play a Role in Keeping Humidity Levels Down in Your Austin Home?
Anyone who lives in the Austin area knows that summer usually brings about super-high humidity, that nasty “air you can wear” feeling. Your skin’s clammy and the sweat won’t evaporate. While this is natural if you’re outdoors, you shouldn’t feel this uncomfortable indoors – and all that excess moisture can be bad for your health…
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Spray Foam or Fiberglass Insulation, Which is Best? Tips for Austin Homeowners
Every Austin home needs good insulation, but it’s especially important during summer months when temperatures will soar along with utility costs if your home isn’t sufficiently insulated. If you’re thinking about adding extra insulation you may be wondering whether it’s best to use spray foam or fiberglass, two of the most commonly used materials today.…
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Austin Homeowners – Do You Know the Difference Between Open Cell & Closed Cell Spray Foam Insulation
If you’ve been searching online for spray foam insulation for your Austin home, no doubt you’ve come across the terms “open cell” and “closed cell.” What’s the difference between the two? Open cell spray foam is low density and remains flexible after curing – it’s almost sponge-like and is ideal for creating an air barrier,…
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Where Conditioned Air is Escaping in Your Austin Home – Key Tips for Improved Energy Efficiency & Comfort
What do we mean by conditioned air? This simply means air conditioning or heating to make your Austin home more comfortable. Most people who have problems with efficiency assume that either their HVAC system isn’t functioning as it should, or that conditioned air is escaping through the attic. While either of these assumptions could be…
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Spray Foam Insulation, the Best Choice for a Wine Cellar Vapor Barrier for Austin Homeowners
Anyone with a wine cellar in Austin knows the quality of a wine depends on many factors – it’s much more than the type of grapes used! Proper temperature and humidity levels are critical, as well as the construction of the cellar where your bottles are stored. What about a vapor barrier? Essentially, this barrier…
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Popular Insulation Misconceptions You Shouldn’t Believe
Think you can install insulation in your Austin home yourself to save some money, or that all it does is help lower your energy costs? There are lots of misconceptions about insulation including some we’ve highlighted below. As Austin spray foam insulation professionals, we want you to be informed so that you don’t make a…
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Flat & Sloped Ceilings – Best Insulation for Austin Home & Business Owners
Good insulation in the ceiling is essential to comfort and reduced utility bills whether you’re a home or business owner in Austin. That said, the type of insulation you choose often depends on whether the ceiling is flat (as on many industrial buildings) or sloped, which is the case with the majority of residential homes.…
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Boost Energy Efficiency & Boost the Value of Your Austin Home!
Maybe you’re thinking of selling your Austin home or simply want to make improvements that increase its value. Regardless, there are lots of things you can do to make your home more visually appealing such as renovating the kitchen or bathrooms, but what about those things you don’t see, those that increase energy efficiency? As…
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How Cellulose Insulation Helps Control Those Pesky Pests in Austin Homes
It’s already spring, and summer will be here before we know it. Many Austin homeowners experience an increase in pests during warmer months from fleas, gnats, mosquitoes and ants to cockroaches and even termites or silverfish. How in the world could insulation deter pests? As Central Texas home insulation professionals we want to enlighten you…
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Removing Old Insulation in Your Austin Area Home – Is it Important When Getting New Insulation?
There comes a point in time when insulation needs to be replaced, especially if you live in a home that’s decades old. When should you add new insulation in your Austin-area home, and is it necessary to remove the old? This is something many homeowners wonder about. We’ll address these issues below. Insulation lasts a…
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