Attic Insulation Cost vs. Savings
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by Chris Leo
1y ago
You probably bought your house because it checked all the features you are looking for in a home. Perhaps it had enough space in the backyard for a pool, a wonderful playroom for the kids, or brand new kitchen appliances. But how many attics did you look into when you were house hunting? If your energy expenses are out of control, the culprit might be right under your nose—or right over your head. If your attic isn’t insulated or if the insulation is too old, you might be wasting money on electricity bills and compromising your comfort unnecessarily. Is the cost of insulating your attic space ..read more
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What Can Happen to Your Home If You Don’t Clean Your Air Ducts?
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by Chris Leo
1y ago
What happens if you don’t clean your air ducts on a regular basis? The air ducts and vents in any building, office, or house provide a variety of functions. As a result, dirt, dust, and mold can accumulate fast. What might this imply? Superior Air Duct may elaborate. In this article, we’ll look at what might happen to your ducts, vents, and house if you don’t clean your air ducts on a regular basis. SPREAD AND BUILD-UP OF MOLD Mold is one of the most serious problems that may arise from leaving your vents and air ducts untreated. This is especially frequent in vents with insulation. If water s ..read more
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A Guide to Whether or Not to Remove My Old Attic Insulation
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by Chris Leo
1y ago
If you own a home with an attic, you probably don’t go up there very often. Perhaps you use it for storage, storing boxes of mementos, dusty old furniture, or Christmas decorations that don’t fit anywhere else. Even if you only walk up into your attic occasionally, it’s difficult to overlook its most significant feature: insulation. And if you notice an odor or a sudden change in temperature in your attic, you might think, “Should I remove my old attic insulation?“ This article can help you if you want to save money on attic insulation removal or you want to perform a home repair project. We’v ..read more
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Basics of Insulation for First-Time Home Buyers
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by Chris Leo
1y ago
Basics of Insulation for First-Time Home Buyers House renovations can be both exciting and challenging when you move into your first home. Investing in renovations that can save you money on your energy bills before putting your time and energy into upgrading the bathroom or kitchen. Updating your old attic insulation can save you money on electricity and make your home more pleasant. For first-time homeowners, you should inspect your attic for mouse activity and replace your insulation on a regular basis. You may not know what you’ll find in the space above your living area because you’ve pra ..read more
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The Advantages of a Properly Insulated Attic
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by Chris Leo
1y ago
As homeowners, most people are aware that they should insulate their attic, but what are the actual benefits of doing so? Insulation is preferred by most homeowners and contractors for a variety of reasons, including cost and energy savings. We’ve compiled a list of some of the most widely discussed potential attic insulation benefits below. Cost Savings As a result of significantly reduced heat loss, the vast majority of people will save a large amount of energy. In addition, insulation might help you keep cool air in during warmer weather. This can save you hundreds of dollars per month on y ..read more
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Tips on How to Insulate Your Attic Effectively
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by Chris Leo
1y ago
It pays to know how to better insulate your attic if you want to save money on heating and cooling. This is important since poor or insufficient insulation can result in a variety of issues, including increased climate control expenses. Mold and mildew problems are common, and ice dams can form in some attics during the colder months. To avoid these issues, you’ll want to know everything you can about insulation and how it’s installed. Determine Your R-Values The first step is to figure out what climate zone you live in. This is required in order to get the right R-value for your attic insulat ..read more
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Top Crawl Space Insulation Tips
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by Chris Leo
1y ago
Top Crawl Space Insulation Tips Find dependable local contractors for any home repair project. Nowadays, energy experts have a different prescription for crawl spaces, based on the concept that they should be part of the home’s conditioned space (the area that is heated and cooled). Condensation is removed when the air is conditioned, which reduces the possibility of mold and mites. Energy loss from air ducts is minimized, and first-floor levels become warmer in the winter. Drafts are likewise kept to a minimum. Before you do anything else, get rid of any water sources in the crawl area. Down ..read more
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7 Ways to Improve the Efficiency of Your Attic
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by Chris Leo
1y ago
7 Ways to Improve the Efficiency of Your Attic Just as hats assist to insulate your head and regulate your body temperature, a home’s attic is important for overall energy efficiency, comfort, and good air quality. Unfortunately, old or outdated attics contribute to homes that fail to meet thermostat needs, have pest problems, dirty air in the air ducts, and have trouble controlling moisture. The seven attic upgrades listed below will increase your home’s energy efficiency while also improving whole-home comfort and better indoor air quality. Make an appointment with an attic specialist for a ..read more
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Common Attic Insulation Mistakes
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by Chris Leo
1y ago
Common Attic Insulation Mistakes Most insulation contractors know that a successful attic insulation installation needs meticulous attention to detail. However, many attics have been improperly insulated, whether by the homeowner or by a professional and are now losing a significant amount of energy. A homeowner may approach you because their energy bills are too high or their house feels cold despite the fact that it is well insulated. To fix the problem, you’ll have to identify and remedy any previous mistakes, and you’ll have to relocate the existing insulation to find the problem areas. D ..read more
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The Best Way to Get Rid of Rats in The Attic
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by Chris Leo
1y ago
The Best Way to Get Rid of Rats in The Attic Nothing is more alarming than discovering that your house is infested with rats. Not only does their scurrying disturb your sleep, but they are also infamous for spreading infectious illnesses and contaminating every food they may discover in your house. If you suspect that you have rats in your attic, you must act fast before the situation worsens. If the rats in the attic are left ignored, they will multiply by the day as they continue to breed and reproduce freely, increasing the chance of disease spreading in your home and your family will be at ..read more
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