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Category: Attic Insulation

July 21, 2021

The Top Two Benefits of Layering Cellulose Insulation on Top Of Existing Insulation

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?…

July 6, 2021

If R-38 is our code, why do I recommend R-49 for attic insulation?

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…

May 25, 2021

Is it Important to Insulate Your Pulldown Attic Ladder?

What’s the biggest hole in your ceiling? For lots of homeowners, the biggest hole in their ceiling is the pulldown folding attic ladder. That hole is almost as large as the hole where your…

April 29, 2021

Why Adding A Return Air Vent Improves Your Home’s Comfort

Most of us are familiar with the average vacuum cleaner. It sucks up the dirt, dust, and hair from our carpet and floors. A well-placed Return Air vent has a similar benefit to the…

April 13, 2021

Four Major Differences Between Fiberglass & Cellulose Attic Insulation

We’re all aware of the difference between decaffeinated coffee and regular coffee. Most of us know that there’s a difference between skin milk and whole milk, and regular unleaded gas and premium unleaded gas….

February 17, 2021

Hey Atlanta! Guaranteed Attic Insulation

“Bob, what’s the warranty on your attic insulation? “Is there a guarantee with your work?” Probably 10% of my homeowners eventually ask about my warranty or guarantee. Most never mention it, and I think…

February 2, 2021

Are You Wondering if Sealing & Insulating your Air Ducts with Spray Foam Insulation is Worth The Cost?

Do you need a game changer to get your upstairs living spaces more comfortable? Is your house 30, 40, 50 years old or more, with the original air ducts? Are you wondering if the…

January 19, 2021

Should You Get R-40 or R-50 Attic Insulation?

I was asked recently, “Bob, what is R value?” If you’re thinking about how much insulation you need in your attic, you’re probably wondering about R Value. Bob Explains R-Value My simple explanation is…

January 13, 2021

Are You Wondering If You Need Your Air Ducts Repaired?

Apparently I don’t holler loud enough about the sad state of Atlanta’s air duct systems! Homeowners simply have no idea what bad shape so many of these duct systems are in. I’ve written several…

December 15, 2020

Are you wondering how much it costs to install cellulose attic insulation?

In 1998 I added a few inches of cellulose insulation to my anemic 1976-era fiberglass attic insulation. The old, original fiberglass stuff was about 4” thick, and my father-in-law wisely recommended that I improve…

October 23, 2020

3 SILVER BULLETS to Keep Your Home Warm & Cozy!

Here are 3 Affordable SILVER BULLETS that get your home warm & cozy! 1. Remove the old, poorly-performing attic insulation and re-insulate with cellulose insulation. Thoroughly air-seal the attic floor, to limit uncontrolled air infiltration between…

August 18, 2020

Do You Need a Safer Alternative to Spray Foam Attic Encapsulation

That Stubborn Odor More-and-more of these conversations are with homeowners who are dealing with stubborn odor from the retrofit application of spray foam insulation in their attics. For the homeowners who need an attic…

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