Attic insulation can last anywhere from 20 to 100 years so it is not always obvious when precisely is the appropriate time to remove or replace the old insulation. Old insulation may be costing you money every minute that it is not doing its job properly. There are also instances where keeping the insulation may …
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It is important to first recognize that not all black mold is necessarily toxic. The dreaded species of black mold or toxic mold is known as Stachybortys chartarum that produces toxic mycotoxins that are harmful to both humans and pets. It’s not necessarily the mold itself that is the problem but rather the toxins that it …
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Common Types of Insulation For Your Attic There are quite some insulation materials you can use that are available in the market today. Each type of material has its pros and cons. So, before choosing the material to use for attic insulation, you need to be aware of what each material provides for your situation. …
Insulating your attic is very important when it comes to saving on your energy bills. It’s also vital to keeping your home warm in winter and cool during summer. Keeping your home properly insulated will cut your bills up to 30 percent. However, you need to understand that, just because you have insulated your home …
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Most homeowners use attics as a storage space, a home office, or a playroom zone for kids. But in most cases, it stays unused because it is hard to cool and heat. During the summertime, the attic stays warm because of the effect of the sun’s rays and the rising of warm air. During the …
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If you want to save energy most efficiently, you need to invest in insulation to keep your house cool in the summer and warm during winter periods. We are going to look at why it is important to insulate your home, and also look at the different options you can choose from to improve the …
The cost of insulating your home or building with spray foam insulation is definitely more expensive than other types of insulation materials, for example, less more expensive blow in cellulose insulation. However, it pays a great deal since homeowners get to enjoy huge energy savings they get from spray foam. The high cost of insulation …
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Choosing the right insulation material for your home can be a difficult choice to make, especially to homeowners who have never had to worry about insulation before. When it comes to insulation, a homeowner’s choice usually comes down to a few alternatives. But how will you know which one to choose between Blow in, Batt …
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Asbestos hardly needs an introduction, and by now most homeowners need not be schooled about the general dangers of breathing and disturbing asbestos fibres. If you are in an older home, asbestos will be found in products that range from furnace and hot water pipe insulation to floor tiles. The recommendation is to leave the …
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The two main least-expensive and most commonly used residential insulation materials is cellulose and fibreglass. Unless you opt for spray foam, then the insulation choices normally come down to cellulose and fibreglass. So, what are the advantages and disadvantages of each of these insulation materials? How are they similar and how are they different from …