We see it all the time. A homeowner cranks the heat to 72, but the living room still feels like 65. In the world of home efficiency, there are a lot of big words.. “optimization,” “thermal envelopes,” and “high-performance barriers.” But to us, it’s a lot simpler than that. It’s about making sure your home […]
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This week, we were working in a home in a neighborhood in East Atlanta where the upstairs just never felt right. No matter how much the heat ran, certain rooms stayed cold. Other areas felt drafty. And the homeowner couldn’t quite put their finger on why. So we headed into the attic. What we found […]
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You know that first chilly morning of the year.. when the air feels crisp, and you finally give in and flip your thermostat to “heat”? For a lot of Atlanta homeowners, that moment comes with a surprise: the system kicks on, but the house still feels uneven. One room warms up, another stays cold, and your energy bill […]
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When it comes to keeping your home comfortable and energy-efficient, every little detail matters—and that includes your attic access. While many Atlanta homeowners focus on attic insulation or HVAC efficiency, one key area is often overlooked: the attic stairs. That’s where the Attic Stair Cozy comes in! What Is the Attic Stair Cozy? The Attic […]
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You might not see it, but your air ducts could be hiding a lot more than you think. Recently, we came across some shocking finds in our clients’ ducts—dust bunnies, pet hair, and even a few creepy crawlies! 😱 It’s easy to forget about your air ducts, but they play a crucial role in the […]
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Written by Bob Bird, Bird Family Insulation We recently upgraded the refrigerator in our travel trailer, and in doing so I need to upgrade the battery system so that our 110v electric refrigerator runs while we’re mobile, not plugged in at a campground. I’ve watched “how to” videos on YouTube for probably 20 hours! This […]
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It’s early October, and Atlanta’s wet, winter conditions are right around the corner. What’s the best-performing insulation for your home’s floors to protect you from the approaching damp, cold temperatures about to hit Atlanta? If you walk through the big box home supply stores, you’d think that fiberglass insulation is your only choice. But, if […]
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Is there such a thing as “Pest Resistant Attic Insulation”? Very often – after we’ve scheduled their job, my client will ask, “Bob, you’re installing the insulation that kills bugs, right?” To my knowledge, after 20+ years in the Atlanta market working for homeowners, I’ve found only one type of attic insulation that insects don’t […]
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Is airsealing my attic floor really that important? Is it so important that I should pay extra to have it done, before adding attic insulation? Four in-house appointments per day, four days a week. That’s my life. And on Fridays, add two more appointments. On average, about 15 to 18x a week, I’m having this […]
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Actually, the term, “Science of Air-Flow” is one created by Bird Family Insulation to describe our protocol of testing & measuring the efficiency of residential HVAC duct systems. After many years in this business of fixing home comfort challenges for homeowners (since 1998), and having been in many 1000’s of GA homes, President Bob Bird […]
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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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Our name may be Bird Family Insulation, but trust me, you can count on us for way more than just insulation! I want to let you in on some details from our most recent job! This homeowner just purchased this home and knew that there had been rodents and pests due to the number of […]
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