How To Insulate A Crawlspace Door

By Robert Robillard

Insulated Crawl Space Door This article will address how to insulate a crawlspace door.  We  were contacted by our client to provided additional insulation and weatherization to her home after she had an energy audit by her local energy provider.   Home energy audits can tell you a lot about your home and identify areas that…

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How To Insulate An Attic Hatch

By Robert Robillard

Prevent Heat Loss Through The Attic Door Or Hatch Many attics have hatch access doors that are uninsulated.  Attic hatches can be huge air leaks and sources of radiant heat loss and they are rarely addressed.  This article will address How To insulate an attic hatch . The Attic Hatch Is A BIG Energy Loss…

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Jobsite Dust Control

By Robert Robillard

A good jobsite dust control strategy is essential to keeping your customer or significant other happy throughout a DIY or remodeling project. Here’s a few tips to get you started:   1. In the work area, look for ways air to enters and leaves the room. This would include sealing off doors, windows, air vents…

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How To Insulate An Attic Hatch

By Robert Robillard

Reduce Energy Costs: When people search the internet for the phrase “How to insulate an attic hatch” their more than likely concerned about their  home heat retaining efficiency, or lack thereof. Attic hatches are a huge source of air leaks and radiant heat loss.  Heat rises and you can bet your paycheck that your losing a ton of heat…

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Fiberglass Insulation

By Robert Robillard

Fiberglass Insulation Just Got Better! Fiberglass insulation, the most common type, of insulation accounts for more than 75% of the insulation found in homes and buildings. CertainTeed recently started manufacturing a fiberglass insulation batt called “DryRight” with a breathable film called MemBrain to help control moisture within wall cavities. DryRight’s pores open under moist, humid…

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Adding Insulation and Air Leak Sealing

By Robert Robillard

Image: beforeyouinsualte.com Insulation and Air Leaks Adding insulation in your attic can drastically help reduce your heating and cooling bills each month.Lack of attic insulation and air leaks are usually the biggest offender for heat loss in a home. The photo below shows ice dams on the upper main house and no ice dams on…

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Question Posted on an Ice Dam Problem

By Robert Robillard

Preventing Ice Dams From Causing A Roof Leak   Hi Rob, Forgive me if you’ve already posted something on this topic, but our neighbor came by last night to borrow a snow rake because they had an ice dam problem that had sprung a leak in their house. They ultimately ripped out half the wallboard…

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Seal Attic Air Leaks

By Robert Robillard

Seal Attic Air Leaks and Save Money on Heating Bills Attic heat loss due to air leakage accounts for one-quarter to one-third of your annual heating bill! Insulation itself does not stop the air leaks – you need to stop air leaks in order to let the insulation do its job. TIP:  Blackened insulation is…

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