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What’s the Difference Between Crawl Space Encapsulation & Insulation?
You may come across the question of whether you need to insulate or encapsulate your crawl space. Don’t worry if you don’t know the difference as you are in the same boat as many other homeowners. Crawl spaces are in many homes and it’s important as a homeowner to keep these spaces safe and protected. […]
Guest Blog: The Benefits of Proper Insulation for your Heater & Air Conditioner
Having an HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning) system professionally installed in your home can do wonders for your comfort and quality of life. But what many people don’t consider when it comes to HVAC systems is proper insulation. Insulation for your heater and air conditioner should never be an after-thought, and we’re going to show […]
Signs You Need to Update Your Home Insulation
Insulation is one of the best home investments that can help reduce your energy use. However, knowing when the right time is to update your home insulation can be a little tricky. Dirt, water, and dust can build up over time and contribute to the decline of your insulation’s effectiveness. To keep your energy efficiency […]
The Effects of Indoor Air Quality on Allergies
Your home’s air quality can have a significant impact on your allergies whether you see it or not. Every day we breathe in air, indoors and outdoors, that can contain allergens and other contaminants that affect allergies. The good thing about indoor air is that there is a certain extent of control you have over […]
Why Women Should Consider a Job in Skilled Trades
No longer do we live in a world where men are only found working in skilled trades. However, many people have the perception of thinking about big bulky men on construction sites getting dirty when skilled trades come to mind. This is really far from the reality of the skilled trades industry as it is […]
Added Benefits of Spray Foaming Basement Rim Joists
If you are beginning to feel drafts along your floors, it might be time to look into properly insulating your basement rim joists. Typically, rim joists are left uninsulated especially if you live in an older Michigan home. By insulating these basement rim joists with closed cell spray foam, you can eliminate the unwanted drafts […]
Spray Foam Insulation in Pole Barns
Winter is officially here along with colder temperatures throughout Michigan. You may notice that your pole barn may have less than desirable temperatures when you are in there. Whether you use your pole barn as a man cave to hang out in or a storage building for equipment, it is important to have it properly […]
Why is my House Drafty?
Living in a home that is drafty can be very uncomfortable for you and everyone in your household. A drafty house can be problematic year-round as cold air can be let in during the winter and hot air let in during the summer. Getting to the root of this problem can sometimes take some digging, […]
How Air Sealing & Insulation Work Together
When it comes to preparing your home for Michigan’s cold winter or hot summer, you might consider your home’s insulation and whether air sealing has been done or not. These are two important factors that directly contribute to your home’s energy performance. Improving your home’s uneven and uncomfortable temperatures can be resolved with these two […]
The Benefits of Air Sealing
As temperatures across Michigan begin dropping as winter approaches, you might find that some areas of your home tend to be cooler than others. If this is the case for your home, it’s possible that you have air leaks that have not been properly sealed. These leaks allow your warm air inside your house to […]