House Insulation Tips To Keep The Heat From Getting To You

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When you think of Florida, you probably have warm, sunny thoughts. However, the north and central parts of the state have a humid, subtropical climate meaning that they have both rainy and dry seasons. However, heat is prevalent everywhere throughout this state which is why so many homeowners want to know how to keep it out of their homes. Experts say the best way of accomplishing this is by adding some house insulation as this will keep you comfortable in all types of weather. Understanding Read More +

How Insulation Helps You Conserve Energy

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Heat exchange through surfaces (e.g. walls, attics, ducts, roofs) is reduced when you insulate them. This is why less warm air escapes through well-insulated homes during the winter months. This is also true for the amount of cool air that escapes from these homes throughout the summer months. All this is great news for you as a homeowner because it means that your energy bills will be lower since you’ll need less energy for heating and cooling your home – by as much as 20%. Read More +

What you Need to Know About Insulation

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Insulation isn’t something you can simply go out and buy without some foreknowledge on the topic. This is because it’s more complex than its simple pink color would initially lead you to believe. While it’s not rocket science, there are some things that you do need to know. Understanding the Different Types There are many different types of insulation available because they’re all made in different ways, including: Cellulose is only transformed into loose-fill material. This is made from paper and has flame retardants added Read More +

Why Your Home in Florida Needs Insulation

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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

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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 +

How to Spot a Home Insulation Scam

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How to Spot a Home Insulation Scam
Most home insulation companies are honest. Everyone involved with those are out trying to make an honest living providing a service all homeowners need. But insulations do exist. Here’s how to spot them. Exaggerated Claims Insulation will typically help you save 20% on your energy bills. Yet some companies claim it will save 40% to 60% instead. These numbers are completely fabricated! If a company is going to lie to you about the benefits of their product they will absolutely lie to you about everything Read More +