Rafter vents also called baffles, are fittings that you add to the attic to ensure you completely cover your attic floor with insulation. Complete coverage is essential to ensure that you get quality coverage and insulation, which means value for your money. Rafter vents ensure that the soffit vents remain clear of insulation material so …
Installing new insulation or upgrading existing insulation is a sizeable project so it is natural to want to know how long the blown in cellulose insulation will last. Blown in cellulose insulation will last anywhere from 20 to 30 years under ideal conditions. There are many factors that affect the lifespan of blown in cellulose …
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Compared to other insulation materials, cellulose is deemed the safest, smartest, and greenest choice. The fact that it is made from waste paper, which is one of the country’s biggest waste disposal problems, makes it an excellent choice for anyone looking to insulate their home at the smallest impact on the environment. However, like any …
Cleaning your attic doesn’t sound like a job to warrant calling in a professional. Many homeowners are surprised to see the cleaning crew arrive with sophisticated looking equipment and full protective gear. Although you can still save yourself a lot of heavy lifting and the trouble of working in a dusty, possibly moldy, hot, confined …
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Your heating and cooling system accounts for the highest percentage of your energy bills so losing heat directly translates to higher energy costs. The average home may be losing up to 30% of its heat if not properly insulated. Insulation helps to improve efficiency, keep a comfortable indoor temperature and saves significant costs on energy …
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It is hard living in a home that is constantly cold even when the furnace is running through multiple cycles. Aside from the uncomfortable indoor temperatures, you are definitely paying a lot more than you should for your energy bills further compounding the problem. The first place to start when figuring out why the house …
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There are many reasons to want to make your house more energy efficient including lowering monthly energy bills and because it’s good for the environment. Deciding how to go about improving your energy efficiency can seem overwhelming but the good news is you don’t need to do everything at once. Paying mind to energy efficiency …
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Winter time means more work for your furnace which comes hand in hand with higher energy consumption. Energy costs have been on the rise over the past years and all indications point to this trend carrying for the foreseeable future. If you are thinking that insulating your attic will help to keep your energy costs …
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Winter time means that your HVAC system has to work harder to keep the ambient temperature comfortable. The problem is two-fold; how to keep the house warm while at the same time keeping your energy bills manageable. The HVAC system takes up to 60% of your home’s energy requirements and more so during winter. Fortunately, …
Proper attic ventilation is vital for any new construction or old home and has multiple benefits that make this improvement or installation a worthy investment. Experts agree that most attics in North America are vastly under-ventilated with dire consequences, especially over the long-term. Unfortunately, this isn’t an issue that often crosses the typical homeowner’s mind …