As cooler weather approaches, we all want our homes to feel warm and comfortable without breaking the bank on energy bills. But sometimes, hidden issues in your home can make that a challenge. Cold drafts, uneven temperatures, and rising heating costs are signs that your home might not be as efficient as it could be. […]
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Written by Bob Bird, Bird Family Insulation Odds are we’ve met, seen, or heard of a person who was blind, or who was mute, or who was deaf. But have you encountered a person who couldn’t smell? In fact, I’ve not read of such a person, nor heard that such a person exists. It would […]
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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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Bob Bird, Bird Family Insulation If there is anything I’ve observed in these many years of serving Atlanta’s homeowners, it’s this one thing: They each have a nose. One thing about a nose: they rarely let us down! Do we get calls from our Atlanta clients telling us that they smell the fresh […]
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Let’s say that you own a 1980’s home in the greater Atlanta area, and you’re interested in getting it more comfortable and efficient. Before you invest in a new $8000 HVAC system (or two or three) – you’re (rightly so) thinking about improving the insulation and weatherization of the shell of your home. After all, […]
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After having installed or sold over 6 million pounds of attic insulation since 1998, I’ve developed a few rules that our company lives by regarding selling attic insulation upgrades to homeowners. These simple “rules” have brought more comfort and joy to thousands of homeowners in our Decatur and Atlanta market. Understand, this didn’t […]
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If you’re looking for the best insulation option for your attic, consider our All-Borate, Cellulose Insulation. Made from recycled paper, cellulose insulation provides excellent thermal performance, is environmentally friendly, and offers a host of other benefits every homeowner should know! Here are Five Benefits of Cellulose Attic Insulation: Extreme High-Performance: The high performance of stabilized […]
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Insects can be a nuisance in any home. They can damage plants, carry diseases, and just be generally unpleasant to have around. To combat this problem, many people turn to chemical insecticides. However, there is a more natural and less toxic alternative: boric acid. The nice thing about boric acid is that it is the […]
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Does the Inflation Reduction Act contain a tax credit for homeowners who have their attic insulation upgraded? Absolutely, YES! The great news is that this is a very robust tax credit for homeowners. The federal government is incentivizing energy efficiency upgrades, and boy does this one hit a homerun. Let me be quick to say […]
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Once you have decided to replace or improve your attic insulation, the next question is, “How much attic insulation do I need?” Someone would say, “get as much as you can afford”! However, for our area of Georgia (metro Atlanta), there is a point of diminishing returns. You don’t want to waste your investment. […]
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You believe you need fresh attic insulation, but how big is your attic? In this article, I will show you the quick and easy methods we use to get a good idea of the size of your attic during your virtual phone estimate! Of course, the absolute most reliable method for knowing the size of […]
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I get this question a lot. If you’re thinking about your attic insulation, you’re probably wondering if you should replace it with fresh insulation. The short answer is: you should replace your attic insulation if it is 30 years or older, soiled from insect or rodent infestation, or if it poses health risks. Doing so […]
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