Author: EvanMatthews

April 9, 2016

Everyone knows how refreshing it feels to sit under a big shade tree during the dog days of summer. For many Atlanta homeowners, having a well -laced shade tree casting its protective canopy over…

April 5, 2016

The necessity of sealing your attic, before adding fresh attic insulation: Would you re-paint your car, without first washing the dirt off of it? Would you buy a sleeping bag, knowing that the zipper…

January 22, 2016

If you are a Georgia Power customer, There are Great Financial Incentives for improving your home’s insulation, indoor air quality, and energy efficiency. In fact, here at Bird Family Insulation, our clients received OVER…

January 1, 2016

With Atlanta’s mild temperatures and rainy days, many of us are combating elevated levels of humidity inside our homes. When levels get above 50% relative humidity inside our homes, we begin to feel uncomfortable….

October 8, 2015

MYTH 1 Cellulose insulation attracts mold and mildew. Nonsense. Boric acid – added to cellulose for fire retardant purposes and a common mineral mined from the earth – in fact suppresses the growth of mold…

February 8, 2015

Reason 1: The cost of energy was relatively cheap when your home was built. Reason 2: Construction materials in your house were not designed with energy efficiency in mind, compared to products now. Reason…

December 8, 2014

In December 1989 and January 1990 the University of Colorado at Denver School of Architecture and Planning studied the energy conservation efficiency of two test buildings that differed only in the insulation systems that…