Improving The Attic Ventilation

Low-quality attic ventilation forces your air conditioner to work harder and can lead to condensation inside the attic. It is also responsible for reducing the lifespan of the roof. Luckily there are several ways available for improving attic ventilation and some of them can be inexpensive and can be undertaken as DIY projects. Every effort for the attic insulation is based on the fact that hot air will rise. The basic idea is to allow this hot air to escape from the top of the Read More +

Roof Insulation And Roof Ventilation For The Summer

When you are considering home insulation work, one of the more significant aspects is roof insulation and roof ventilation. But attics are rarely seen by the homeowners and you probably do not use yours regularly either. Therefore it is easy to lose sight of the condition of the roof. You mustn’t neglect the roof. Proper roof insulation and ventilation can save you a great deal of energy and it also lowers the utility costs of the home. This is achieved not only in the winter Read More +

Extend Your Roof’s Life By Properly Ventilating Your Attic

When you stop to think about your roof, you’ll probably think about your shingles – those overlapping pieces of your roof that protect your home from the weather. However, there’s more to your roof. There’s also your roof insulation and ventilation system, both of which play a major role in its health and longevity. Understanding Your Roof’s Ventilation System This system is responsible for pulling fresh air into your roof attic and pushing heat out moisture out of it. This is important (especially in humid Read More +

Choosing the Right Home Insulation to Help You Save Energy

When your home is well insulated you won’t have to worry about losing heat through your walls, attic, ducts, or even your roof. Instead, less air will escape from your home, which means that you’ll need less energy to heat and cool your home. In fact, if you’re living in an older home and want to save energy by as much as 20%, experts recommend installing more home insulation. Of course, there are several things you can do when you’re concerned about saving money on Read More +

Roof Ventilation: The Easy Way

It is easy and effective to provide your attic with the ventilation it requires. If you live in a hot climate, this is also a great way to make your home more energy efficient. Of course, it is possible to overthink your roof ventilation – something you don’t want to do because this will ultimately make it less effective. Nevertheless, with all the options that are available, this is easy to do unless you’re willing to spend a few minutes learning and understanding how this Read More +

Why Your Home in Florida Needs Insulation

While we all know that insulation in our walls, floors, and ceilings helps heat and cool our home, what we may not realize is there are different types of insulation and that each home has different requirements. For instance, there’s attic insulation that plays an essential role in your home in Florida. Why you Should Care About Attic Insulation The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services says this insulation is the most important type of insulation because it provides the biggest ROI (return on Read More +

Adding Blown-In Insulation to Your Attic

Blown-in insulation is either a type of cellulose that’s either blown or sprayed into your wall’s cavities, attic, or floor. This environmentally friendly material consists of recycled newspaper, making it easier on your skin and lungs. Why use the AttiCat Insulation Blowing Machine This machine does a great job of breaking and fluffing the insulation up by adding millions of small air pockets to it. These air pockets are what give the attic insulation its insulating power. There are several reasons why you’ll want to 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 +

How Insulation Helps You Stay Comfortable at Home

When you step into some people’s homes you find that they feel nice and cozy regardless of what time of the year it is. This has probably caused you to stop and wonder why this is true, but this shouldn’t be all that much of a mystery to you. What it boils right down to is their home has great insulation. This helps their home not feel like a sauna throughout the hot, Florida summer months even when their air conditioner isn’t continually running. These Read More +

How to Know Your Home Needs new Insulation

When you think about insulation you think about warmth. What you probably don’t think about is how it can also help keep your home cool and allergen free too. With this in mind, it’s interesting to note that before 1975 homes in Florida weren’t required by law to have insulation. This means that if you own an older home, your energy bill may be going through the roof since it doesn’t have insulation. If you want to save money instead of spending it on insanely Read More +