Will Insulation Improve the Value of Your Home?

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Will Insulation Improve the Value of Your Home?
We admit it…insulation isn’t the sexiest home improvement you can make. It’s not as exciting as a whirlpool tub or a brightly colored backsplash. It’s not as trendy as an outdoor kitchen. But if you’re looking for a home improvement which will deliver a good return on investment when you’re trying to sell, roof insulation is hard to beat. It brings the value…and it lowers your bills today….something shiny  new kitchen remodeling job just can’t do for you. It’s an especially good improvement if your Read More +

Get Blown Away With This Insulation Product!

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Who ever guessed that installing insulation could be this fun. Well with AttiCat you can install that insulation easy and fast and with professional skill! AttiCat Insulation Blowing Machine actually conditions the pink Fiberglass by breaking it up and fluffing it like cotton candy. This adds millions of tiny air pockets that turn the insulation into a powerful spray on product that is easy to use and does the job. The insulation gets additional conditioning through the hose of the device as it is delivered Read More +

Don’t Be Late, Insulate!

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It goes without saying why insulation in the home is of vital importance, but thee are actually people who neglect their insulation and sit around wondering why their energy bills are so high. It’s because insulation is in an out of the way place. Let’s not tarry here. Insulation is one of the most important substances in your home. It protects you from the inclement weather and serves as a great way to keep energy costs low. It also provides a modicum of sound proof Read More +

Creative Energy Efficient Eco Friendly Roofing

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A roof is a large space that just sits there and only protects the home from inclement weather. What if the area the roof covers were to be used for more creative and eco friendly purposes? Well that’s what’s been happening around the world and it looks like something that can change the face of both urban and rural environments. The primary purpose of the roof is protection. Nothing should be done to compromise this. Creative engineering can improve that protection especially regarding energy efficiency Read More +

Hotter, Longer Summers Means It’s Time to Think About Insulation

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Here in Clearwater temperatures don’t exactly plunge. Our winters are the envy of the world, and people come from “up north” to spend the warmest months of the year here. But that doesn’t mean we don’t look forward to fall and winter. After temperatures have soared into the 90s and heat indexes have made it into the 100s a steady stream of 60 and 70 degree days can come as a welcome relief, both to our comfort levels and to our wallets. After blasting the Read More +

The Technical Side Of Florida Energy Efficient Roofing

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A lot goes into roofing than most people realize. There are fundamentals to technology that come into play here and it’s a good idea to get the nuts and bolts of what they are. First of all, the reflectivity of the roof is primary. This means that sunlight and heat are reflected away from the structure with a highly reflective color and material. It’s a combination of the two that achieves this and can be the difference between night and day regarding keeping heat away Read More +

What’s The Best Type of Insulation for a Florida Home?

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There are basically three types of insulation that builders can use to make your home as energy-efficient as possible: batts, spray, and blown-in fiberglass insulation. We recommend blown-in foam roof insulation. It’s what we use for most Florida homes. It comes with a variety of advantages that makes it perfect for our climate. Blown-In Insulation Covers Every Nook and Cranny This is one of the biggest advantages. When you lay down fiberglass or cotton batts you get places where hot air continues to slip into Read More +

Can Insulation Get Moldy?

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Here in Florida it’s important to stay conscious of mold growth and the potential for inviting mold into our homes. The homeowners we work with often worry that their roof insulation may become moldy. Yes, some insulation can get moldy. It depends on the type you use. Cellulose insulation, which is just post-waste news print, can definitely get moldy. It’s an organic material, it gets damp easily, and it provides mold with the food that it loves. Fortunately, we don’t use that. We use fiberglass Read More +

Are Insulation Batts Fireproof?

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Many of our homeowners are curious about whether or not roof insulation offers additional fire protection to their home. Some are even concerned that certain types of insulation are going to represent a fire risk for their families. That’s why we thought we’d take a moment to address this question and clarify how it works. At Done Rite Roofing we use Owens-Corning Pink 044 insulation to take care of your home. This offers a high R-value, but it offers many other benefits as well. For Read More +

4 Warning Signs Your Home Needs New Insulation

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Often when your home needs a repair, the signs are obvious and visible. Peeling paint, dripping faucets, and sheetrock cracks can all be clearly seen and heard. That’s probably why many homeowners deal with these problems immediately, but leave insulation problems for years and years without addressing them. Roof insulation is hidden. It’s tucked away in the attic, a place most people never venture. You can’t see it, and let’s face it, there are probably more glamorous improvements you might prefer to make. However, if Read More +