With winter fast approaching, take the time to get your home ready for the cold weather to come. Wind, rain, and snow can take a toll on your home. While you can’t control the forecast, you can ensure that your property is well-protected from the elements. End of summer and fall are the best times […]
Insulation
Five Types of Insulation to Slash Your Energy Bill
As home-owners, we all come to accept energy bills as a necessary evil in time. Nobody looks forward to burning through all their hard-earned money when it comes time to pay your monthly bills. Especially for your home, if something’s worth doing, it’s worth doing right—particularly with regards to the practical features that protect our […]
What is Insulation? How is it Installed?
Insulation is one of the coolest parts of our homes–literally! Humans have actually been constructing their homes with some form of insulation since the middle ages. Though we’ve advanced beyond mud-and-straw insulation, the main function of insulation remains the same: keeping outdoor temperatures out and keeping indoor temperatures in. Quite literally, insulation insulates your home […]
When and Where to Insulate Your Home
Your home’s insulation is multi-talented. In the summer, insulation protects your cooled air from escaping and keeps the heat at bay. In the winter, insulation retains your warmed air and prevents the cold from permeating. Insulation helps your heating and cooling systems stay efficient. Insulation prevents the transfer of noise. Insulation prevents the infiltration of […]