Insulation is an investment in your home’s long-term energy savings and your family’s comfort. When building a new home…

Many factors determine how thick spray foam insulation needs to be. All insulation is rated by R-value which is a rating of thermal resistance. The higher the R-value, the higher the thermal resistance.

Many homes that have existing fiberglass attic insulation can benefit from additional insulation. Existing attic insulation may not meet current code or may have been moved, reducing its thermal properties.

Electric fireplaces draw in cool air, heat the air with a heating coil and push the warm air out into the room with a fan or blower motor. Some electric fireplaces even use…

It is recommended to regularly clean gutters to keep them free of debris and to allow water to flow freely. Some experts recommend…

How Long Will Gutters Last? Gutters can last for many years. Decades, even. According to the National Association of Home Builders, aluminum gutters can last 20 years, and copper gutters can last 50 years. There are certain things that affect the lifespan of your gutters like material, weather and maintenance. What Materials Are Available for … Continue reading “How long do gutters last?”

Crawl space encapsulation is a process that converts your damp or moldy crawl space into a clean, dry crawl space. Since moisture can get into your crawl space from the damp environment, encapsulation helps deter the moisture from entering. This is important because air flows up into your home from the crawl space and contaminated … Continue reading “What is crawl space encapsulation?”