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January 31, 2018

I’ve got three Quotes, and you’re my forth.

OR said another way, Should You Be Wary of the Complacent Contractor? Is there a difference between accepting something, and actually asking for or wanting that thing initially? I’m not talking about stealing. Rather…

January 23, 2018

What Should You Do with the Ductboard found in your HVAC system?

Last Thursday & Friday, Mike W. employed the Bird Pros to redesign his duct system. Part of the problem with his discomfort was that his duct system contained a lot of duct board. Do…

December 11, 2017

Quick Relief for Property Owners Who are Tired of Suffering Through Another Cold Season

When the weather turns cold in our Atlanta region, it’s a nasty damp cold that until experienced, you won’t believe how miserable you can get… in a hurry! The thermometer may only say 29 degrees… but…

November 15, 2017

Part 4 – 8 Vital Homeowner Tips to Consider on the Day Your Spray Foam Insulation is Installed

As a homeowner, these tips will help life go easier on you. After personally being involved in a handful of spray foam mishaps, and hearing and reading about many other mishaps… here at Bird…

October 27, 2017

Part 2- 11 Tips for Selecting the Ideal Spray Foam Insulation Contractor for your Retrofit Project

I’ll never forget what my wife, Debbie, said over 18 years ago, as Bird Family Insulation was growing. She made this very frank statement: I don’t want to see the wife of one of…

September 25, 2017

Hurricane Irma Left Crawl Spaces Across GA Soggy, Wet, and Damp (Here’s How You Can Actually Fix These Areas For Good)..

We don’t tolerate water leaks in our attics, so why do we tolerate wet conditions underneath our floors? (Granted, heavy, wet sheetrock falling from the ceiling is a far more imminent hazard than damp wood…

July 7, 2017

Protect Your Outside AC Condenser This Summer

Would you drive your car to the grocery store, with the radiator clogged or blocked from airfow? Of course not! So… we need to think about our outside AC unit (the condenser unit). 1….

November 29, 2016

Drill & Fill Insulation Approach

In this week’s home performance minute, Bob Bird of Bird Family Insulation discusses how he insulated an enclosed porch with the drill and fill technique. Have more questions about how we’d best insulate your…

September 5, 2016

House Fan Shutter Heats the House in Summer, and Cools the House in Winter!

You may be able to see the temperature reading in this infrared scan of a whole-house fan shutter. It reads 93° on this July day, and I am standing in the hallway, not the…

January 11, 2016

What the 1/2″ Drill Bit Teaches Us About People’s Wants….

There is a popular marketing story that goes something like this: Millions of 1/2″ drill bits are sold in this country every year. Knowing this, how many people want 1/2″ drill bits each year?…

January 1, 2016

Why are my Windows Wet?

With Atlanta’s mild temperatures and rainy days, many of us are combating elevated levels of humidity inside our homes. When levels get above 50% relative humidity inside our homes, we begin to feel uncomfortable….

February 8, 2015

Why Your Home Is An Uncomfortable Energy Hog

Reason 1: The cost of energy was relatively cheap when your home was built. Reason 2: Construction materials in your house were not designed with energy efficiency in mind, compared to products now. Reason…

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