Asbestos in Insulation
For a long time, insulation materials were made with asbestos before it was known how dangerous asbestos is. Fortunately, no insulation materials can be made with asbestos today. However, many homes may still have old insulation that should be replaced …
Can Insulation Be Reused?
Do you need to insulate your home? Are you wondering if insulation can be reused instead of going to waste? Some types of insulation are recycled, such as cellulose. For those who want to be as environmentally friendly as possible, …
What Areas Need Insulating in a Chicago Home?
Insulating your home has many benefits. It can help reduce the energy used to keep your home warm or cool by preventing air leaks, and it can reduce your utility bills and keep your home’s energy efficiency high. But where …
Does Attic Insulation Help With Humidity?
Your HVAC system is likely the most expensive appliance in your home. It makes sense to protect that investment. Without proper attic insulation, your HVAC unit has to work twice as hard to keep your home comfortable. Many homeowners are …
Attic Insulation 101
You know your attic needs insulation. But for many homeowners, it stops there. Maybe you have a vague memory of there being some fluffy pink stuff in the attic floor. But other than that, it’s out of sight, out of …
How Much Insulation Do I Need in My Attic?
Your attic is one of the main places in your home that needs insulation. Since you normally don’t have heating and cooling in your attic, insulation helps keep it cool in the summer and warm in the winter ― and …
Your Home Air Sealing Checklist
Chicago winters are not for the faint of heart. When temperatures take a plunge, the last thing you want is for your house temperatures to plunge too. Checking your home’s air sealing can save you on energy costs and the …
Insulation Tips for Spring
If you wish your home were more energy-efficient, adding insulation in spring is a great way to help lower your heating bills. It offers many other benefits as well, though proper installation is required for the best results. Benefits of Adding …
Is My Insulation Working?
If you aren’t sure if your existing insulation is working, there are a variety of signs you can look for to identify potential problem areas in your home. It’s always a great idea to call a home insulation expert to help you …
Insulating Your Attic in the Winter
If you wish your home were more energy-efficient, adding attic insulation in winter is a great way to help lower your heating bills. It offers many other benefits as well, though proper installation is required for the best results. Benefits …