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The Best Insulation Types for Soundproofing
Insulation’s primary function is to keep your home comfortable by preventing unwanted heat or air from entering and escaping. While this is most important, insulation does have additional benefits. Each form of insulation has its own unique benefits. One benefit of all forms of insulation share is that they have some ability to reduce noise, […]
What You Should Know About Injection Foam Insulation
What You Should Know About Injection Foam Insulation Ecotelligent Homes Cellulose Insulation, Insulation, Spray Foam Insulation Estimated reading time: 5 minutes If you are looking for insulation options for existing walls, you might have learned that you have a few insulation options to choose from. One option that you’re probably frequently running into is injection […]
Is Condensation on My Walls Normal?
Condensation on the walls of your home is not normal. Condensation can occur in bathrooms after a shower, or in the kitchen when cooking, but it should clear away relatively quickly and not linger. While condensation can occur, if it lasts long term as opposed to subsiding, it is typically a sign of a lack […]
Types of Green Insulation
The focus on having an energy efficient home is not new, but is green insulation the way to go to help reduce your carbon footprint? Some types of green insulation are good for the environment in terms of using recycled materials. Others have a higher R-value to help make your home more energy efficient and […]
What does R-value Mean?
Over the years, the number of insulation options on the market has vastly grown. Add to it energy efficient standards and recommendations of each insulation type and it can be difficult to make an educated decision without becoming overwhelmed. If you have begun looking for new insulation, you might be seeing a lot of information […]
The Importance of Comfort for those Aging in Place
Aging in place has become more talked about in recent years. News segments focus on how to keep a home safe while aging in place such as a walk-in shower, grab bars at the entrance and exits of the home, and many more. What those news segments don’t focus on is the importance of comforts […]
Reducing Your Home’s Environmental Impact
When it comes to reducing our carbon footprint, many of us think about driving less and recycling more. But have you thought about how much energy the home you live in uses? If you’re curious, calculate your home’s emissions using this carbon footprint calculator. On average, a home in Michigan uses 3,948kW of energy a […]
Benefits of Replacing Old Insulation
Have you ever replaced the insulation in your home? Insulation is a crucial component of your home. It is also one item you might not think to replace as it does not have to be done very often. In this blog post, we will help you determine if your insulation needs to be replaced as […]
How much does spray foam insulation for a basement cost?
Getting tired of cold floors and uncomfortable temperatures when you walk from room to room in your house? It might be time for you to take a look at your basement insulation to see if it could be a reason why your feet are always cold in the winter. As insulation has evolved over the […]
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. […]