Explore helpful articles on HVAC, insulation, and home comfort from the Bird Family team.
Rumor has it that cellulose insulation is an exterminator’s product. Is this true? Yes… and No! Specifically, cellulose insulation is recycled paper and light-weight cardboard. It’s not the cellulose that kills the insect. The bug-killing qualities come from the added “ingredients” that the cellulose insulation manufacturers mix-in with the cellulose. Who is Bob Bird? […]
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After my initial introduction to Ms Homeowner, I asked my all-powerful question (that reveals motive), “Why are you investing in upgrading your attic insulation?” Her answer didn’t shock me – but when I heard it I immediately shifted my conversation. “I’m sick and tired of this high humidity in my home!” Pointing to the dehumidifier […]
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The three of us were sitting on the sofas in the small living room of the 1200 ft2 home. Mr & Ms Homeowner, and myself. Two days earlier, the attic re-insulation job had been pre-sold on the phone in our virtual appointment. This was my site evaluation. My Favorite Question I asked this very strategic […]
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Yesterday I was embedded with Beau & Chris on a large, complex attic upgrade. The (rather large) house has five attic spaces we are improving. Because the house is being renovated, it is empty – no one lives in the house at the moment. Not only that, but it’s on the banks of the Chattahoochee […]
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A common question I often hear from homeowners is, “Bob, why aren’t more companies installing cellulose attic insulation?” Afterall, if cellulose is so great, why aren’t more guys offering it? With 20+ years of experience, only installing cellulose insulation – I have my thoughts on this question. So, here are my TOP 3 REASONS why […]
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October will be here in a handful of days, football season is already on us, and winter’s damp cold temperatures are headed to Atlanta! Cold temperatures bring aching joints, runny noses, and bigger loads of laundry because of the heavier clothing. Are you ready for winter? And, with fewer hours of sunshine, the free radiant […]
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Why aren’t our air ducts better insulated? May I pose a few questions for consideration, and make a few comparisons? Alison Bailes, over at Energy Vanguard first got me thinking in this direction, with his excellent blog article on a similar subject. You see, I’ve been hard at work serving Atlanta homeowners for over twenty […]
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You know how you can look at a tire and say, “That tire is a little low on air!”? Or, look at a truck loaded with wet sand and say, “That truck looks overloaded!”? My Mom can look at a plant and say, “That plant has been over-watered”! Well, I’m going to show you in […]
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Our definition of encapsulation is thus: The process of placing something within a capsule. If your HVAC air ducts are located in your attic, you already know that it’s the worst possible place. You’d be better off with your hvac equipment and air ducts located in the front yard, rather than your attic! For several […]
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Does your attic have any existing insulation? Is your home the least bit uncomfortable, or difficult to heat and cool? And here’s a very important question: Is your attic insulation over 10 years old? But, perhaps the most important question I can ask, is this one: Is your current attic insulation made of fiberglass? Loose-fill, […]
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Code requirements are minimum standards imposed on home builders by county governments. Most every county in the USA has a code enforcement department. These folks are tasked with the responsibility of enforcing the building standards that the county government has adopted. Each county is a little different. We once owned land in extreme NW Ga. […]
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Call it what you want, a “bonus room” or the room over the garage. The bottom line is, in my 20 year experience of getting Atlanta’s homes comfortable for homeowners – if there is a room above the garage, it’s too hot and too cold. There are a few reasons why these rooms are hot […]
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