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How Window Insulation Saves You Money

How Window Insulation Saves You Money

March 22, 2021

Windows play a large role in making your home enjoyable to live in. They bring in natural light and contribute to making spaces seem larger. However, they can also be a big source of energy waste in a home. Older windows typically are only single-pane, which have virtually no insulation value. This means that air …

Proper Insulation and Your HVAC’s Efficiency

Proper Insulation and Your HVAC’s Efficiency

September 6, 2018

Few things affect HVAC efficiency as much as insulation does. Building codes require it and adding more is big business for home remodelers. Enough insulation makes the difference between a home that’s easy to cool and heat, comfortable year-round and relatively quiet.

Tips to Check Your Insulation in Your Home 

Tips to Check Your Insulation in Your Home 

December 26, 2017

The easiest way to cut home heating and cooling bills is to check your insulation and add more if it’s lacking. In the Orlando area, homes have insulation in the attic, around the ductwork and inside the exterior walls. It’s the first and most effective step to improve your home’s overall energy efficiency.

Helpful Tips for Checking Insulation Levels in Your House

Helpful Tips for Checking Insulation Levels in Your House

December 27, 2016

If you’re experiencing high energy bills and less-than-ideal home comfort, you need to address underlying causes like air leaks and insufficient insulation to solve the problem. Here are some tips on how to check the insulation level and find air leakage sources in two specific areas of your home to help you decide if it’s …

Why Some Areas in Your Home are Better to Insulate Than Others

Why Some Areas in Your Home are Better to Insulate Than Others

November 3, 2016

While you might think of insulation as something more important in cold climates, good insulation has major benefits in sunny Orlando, too. Knowing which areas to insulate will help you get the most from your home upgrade budget.

This is Why Insulation is Important in the Summer Months, Too

This is Why Insulation is Important in the Summer Months, Too

August 4, 2016

Trying to keep your home comfortable during the summer without sky-high cooling bills is difficult without adequate insulation in the walls and attic. Insulating materials are your only defense against the movement of heat, which constantly seeks cooler temperatures regardless of the season. In the summer, heat moves into your home, and in the winter, …

Proper Attic Insulation Can Help You Save Energy

Proper Attic Insulation Can Help You Save Energy

January 28, 2016

When you have the correct amount of attic insulation, you can count on increased comfort, lower energy bills and a lighter load on your HVAC system. Read on to understand the basics of attic insulation, from insulation types to installation methods and how to know if you have enough.

Where Should You Install Home Insulation?

Where Should You Install Home Insulation?

October 6, 2015

Insulation is designed to obstruct conduction heat gain/loss. When installed correctly and maintained properly, home insulation does a great job for enhancing comfort and saving energy. If you need to upgrade, replace, or install new insulation in your Orlando area home, use these tips to help.

Don’t Believe Everything You Hear About Home Insulation

Don’t Believe Everything You Hear About Home Insulation

July 23, 2015

Insulating your home is one of the most effective ways to lower energy consumption and keep utility bills under control. Unfortunately, there’s a lot of misinformation out there that can make it difficult to know exactly how to insulate a home properly. Here we’ll clear up a few of the most common insulation misconceptions you …