Secret Options for Renewable Energy for Your Home

When you think about house renewable energy you probably imagine big solar panels in the backyard or on the roof. While this is a great way to generate electric, it’s just one of the many alternatives available today. Wind Power You don’t need huge wind turbines since wind energy on a smaller scale can easily power your home. There are great benefits to this including the fact that it’s renewable, clean, and cost-effective (ROI in about 6 – 30 years). Grid-connected wind systems are an Read More +

Determining If Your Home Needs Attic Ventilation Fans

When you’re suffering through a heat wave, you probably don’t stop to think about your attic. This is the last place you want to go when it’s hot outside, but you shouldn’t neglect it either. After all, your attic shields your home against the heat. As such, it has a major impact on how hot the rest of your home will get and whether you must run your air conditioner more. By improving your attic’s ventilation and reducing how much heat is held there you Read More +

Tips for Preparing Your Roof for Hurricane Season

Hurricanes are known to damage both lives and property. This is why it’s so important to be prepared for hurricane season before it hits. Doing so will help you minimize its impact, which is why you want to start right away. Once a hurricane watch has been issued it’s too late. Here’s what you need to do ahead of time. Have an Evacuation Plan Ahead of Time Homeowners in coastal communities aren’t the only ones who may have to evacuate ahead of a storm. Anyone Read More +

What you Must Know Before Insulating Your Attic

Heating and cooling your home is expensive. However, you’ll find that it’s even more expensive when you don’t have enough roof insulation. In fact, the Department of Energy estimates you can save 10% – 50% on these bills when you have the right insulation. While you may think that you could simply stuff some more insulation up there, you’d be surprised to hear of the important considerations you must make in this regard. Choosing the Right Roof Insulation Type and Material There are two main Read More +

Why Your Home Needs Roofing Insulation

There are many things that the average person simply doesn’t know or understand about roofing insulation. For instance, most people don’t realize that poor insulation in your attic can contribute to as much as 15% of your home’s energy loss. This means that you’re paying 15% more for your energy costs. Additionally, anyone who’s concerned about the environment today should also know that they’re leaving a 15% larger carbon footprint behind as well. Understanding the Importance of Roof Insulation Once you understand how important your Read More +

Why Use Pure Safety Insulation in Your Home

Owens Corning offers Pure Safety home insulation, which is the world’s first ever roof insulation that’s certified to be both allergy and asthma friendly. With this high performance insulation you’ll have about 65% less dust in your home. Additionally, it’s both mold and mildew resistant, as well as being Class A fire rated and able to reduce noise by as much as 50%. Clearly, you can see how this home insulation makes your home healthier, safer, and more comfortable. Just How Impressive Pure Safety Home Read More +

Roof Maintenance Is The Key To Roofing

Your roof is just like anything else that serves you.  Be it a tool or even a pet, you should do your own roof maintenance at the est of your ability as a precaution and a remedy for when things go awry. The roof is the largest area coverage of your home and since it’s on top of the house it is out of sight and unfortunately too often out of mind.  People don’t look into the problems that a damaged or compromised roof can Read More +

DIY Roof Maintenance Saves Time, Money & Misery

Since the roof is the primary defense against the elements, its maintenance is a major priority for all homeowners.  The roof is usually installed with all the protections necessary to keep temperatures at reasonable levels, protect from water damage such as rain and snow, and ice.  It also protects against debris and wildlife including insects.  Its careful construction should last for years but it still calls for the responsibility of the homeowner to keep a weather eye out for trouble. First of all, one should Read More +