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September 4, 2023

Does Cellulose Attic Insulation have an Odor?

Bob Bird, Bird Family Insulation If there is anything I’ve observed in these many years of serving homeowners, it’s this one thing: They each have a nose. One thing about a nose: they rarely…

April 20, 2022

What is “The Science of Air-Flow”, & How Does it Benefit Me?

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…

March 23, 2022

Does the Color of Your House Affect Your Comfort?

Written by Bob Bird, Bird Family Insulation Here in my neighborhood, I enjoy walking Savannah’s monster-sized (115 pound) German Shepherd for our exercise. His size is massive, his color is solid black, and because…

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…

September 11, 2020

What To Do With Your Vented Crawlspace

Recently I’ve had several conversations with Atlanta homeowners who are asking for advice or guidance about their crawlspaces. With so many of us now working from home, we’re spending huge amounts of time inside…

October 25, 2018

How to FIX a COLD FLOOR Above Your Garage Ceiling.

Yesterday my office manager (and daughter) Savannah Bird called todays client, to review the authorized work-scope. It’s a several thousand dollar job, spanning two days. We’re doing major attic insulation work for him, and a smaller…

August 17, 2018

Bob’s TOP 11 WAYS to Keep Your Cool

Georgia Humidity Makes it Tough to Stay Cool Yes, the girls are beautiful in the south, and a big reason is our humid environment! So, while we have beautiful southern belles, we over-work our…

May 8, 2018

How to Beat the GA Humidity!

It’s early May, and dew points are rising. It won’t be long before each morning, everything outside will be covered with southern dew! You’re battling the 2nd Law of Thermodynamics. I always tell our clients,…

April 9, 2018

Where’s the ideal place to locate your HVAC: Crawlspace, Basement, or Attic?

I received the phone call from Beau, our operations manager, (he’s also my son). “Dad, we can’t do this duct job, it’s too tight under this house. There’s no way I can give him the…

April 3, 2018

3 Steps to Safely & Effectively Remove Mold from your Vented Crawlspace

It’s spring in Atlanta, and here comes the high humidity! Are you worried about that mold in your vented crawlspace? It’s best not to ignore it. Under the right conditions, the colony will grow…

February 27, 2018

Six Common Misconceptions Regarding Comfort in our Homes

Having recently spent four valuable days of my life sitting through a training certification class, I have a story for you that helps me understand that as a Home Performance professional who is motivated…

February 16, 2018

Is there actually an Instant Shade Tree available for me?

Where are your ducts located? (I’m not talking about ‘getting your ducks in a row’!) Home builders in our metro Atlanta region continue to build houses with the HVAC system in a vented attic….

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Bird Family Insulation is Atlanta’s top-rated insulation company, keeping you and your family comfortable since 2002. Specializing in attic insulation, bonus room insulation, and more!