Surprise! There Are No Surprises during Our Insulation Installation
Surprises can be great – surprise parties, surprise presents, surprise vacations. But there are some surprises that aren’t so appreciated – surprise accidents, surprise repairs, surprise bills. At A+ Insulation, we know you don’t want any of those kind of surprises. That’s why we go above and beyond when we do an installation job to … Continue reading Surprise! There Are No Surprises during Our Insulation Installation
Home Energy Use Breakdown – Where Does My Money Go?
Homes use a lot of energy. But just how much does it cost to run your home? The team at A+ Insulation wondered the same thing, so we’re breaking it down for you. As a homeowner, here is where the bulk of your money goes when it comes to energy bills. We looked at a 2013 … Continue reading Home Energy Use Breakdown – Where Does My Money Go?
5 Ways to Keep Your Home from Losing Its Cool This Summer
It’s fair to say that everyone would like to save money on energy bills. But what can you do to make that a reality? The team at A+ Insulation put together this list of doable things that will keep your energy bills lower this summer. Sure, we’d all save money if we bought new, energy … Continue reading 5 Ways to Keep Your Home from Losing Its Cool This Summer
The Story of Insulation: A Tale to Warm More Than Your Heart
It’s safe to say that, Grog & Og did not have insulation in their cave. They were too busy trying to survive by hunting and not getting eaten to worry about freezing to death. Fire simply had to do when it came to warmth. As humankind progressed and eventually started building homes, when did we … Continue reading The Story of Insulation: A Tale to Warm More Than Your Heart
DIY Insulation Inspections – A Homeowner’s Guide
A home that is not properly insulated will not only feel drafty, but it will also have some pretty hefty heating and cooling bills. If you suspect your home is under insulated, it may behoove you to do your own homeowner insulation inspection. There are several areas that are fairly easy to inspect. The insulation … Continue reading DIY Insulation Inspections – A Homeowner’s Guide
You Can Talk the Talk, But Can You Caulk the Caulk?
Making your home more energy efficient will save you hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars a year if done properly. Using caulk to seal holes where heat and air escape is a great step toward having a more energy efficient home. Below are several tips from the pros at A+ Insulation for caulking your home. … Continue reading You Can Talk the Talk, But Can You Caulk the Caulk?
Things You’ll Need to Know before Insulating a Cathedral Ceiling
Unless your home was specially constructed for energy efficiency, you can probably reduce your energy bills by adding more insulation. This is especially true if your home is older, but even adding insulation to a newer home can pay for itself in just a few years. There are some special considerations in each area of … Continue reading Things You’ll Need to Know before Insulating a Cathedral Ceiling
How to Evaluate Your Home’s Insulation
When properly installed, insulation keeps your home at a uniform temperature and reduces heating and cooling costs. Insulation is found behind each interior wall in the home and is often left uncovered in attics and crawlspaces. Did you know that 90% of homes in the US are under-insulated? With that in mind, the insulation experts … Continue reading How to Evaluate Your Home’s Insulation
90% of U.S. Homes Are Under-Insulated – Is Yours?
Based on new research, the North American Insulation Manufacturers Association (NAIMA) estimates that roughly 90% of existing U.S. homes are under-insulated. That means that the occupants are less comfortable, and both energy and money are being wasted. Most likely, the main reason for this is twofold; first, construction standards and codes don’t require enough insulation … Continue reading 90% of U.S. Homes Are Under-Insulated – Is Yours?
Adding Insulation – DIY or Go Pro?
At A+ Insulation, we see a lot of insulation jobs that are sub-par. Some of these jobs are done by homeowners and sadly, some are done by “professionals”. If you’re a do-it-yourselfer, and you want to do the job right, you’ll want to read this article first! We’re not saying you can’t do it on … Continue reading Adding Insulation – DIY or Go Pro?