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Are Your Floors Cold? – Floor Insulation
Cold floors, especially during the winter months, can significantly impact the comfort of your home. Floor insulation is a strategic solution to this problem, with options like blow-in blanket systems (BIBs) or batt insulation providing effective ways to keep your floors warm and reduce energy costs. BIBs (Blow-In Blanket Systems) Insulation BIBs is a high-performance…
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Is Your Home Drafty – Air Sealing
If your home feels drafty, it might be time to consider air sealing. This process involves identifying and sealing up the cracks, gaps, and openings in your home’s envelope—its walls, windows, doors, and other areas where air can leak in or out. Proper air sealing not only reduces drafts but also improves your home’s overall…
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Basement Insulation: Planning a Utah Upgrade
Basement insulation can improve comfort in the rooms above and help make an unfinished basement more usable. The right approach depends on the foundation, moisture conditions, existing insulation, and how the space will be used. Check the space before choosing an upgrade Look for water intrusion, damp materials, odors, or other moisture concerns and address…
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Drill-and-Fill Wall Insulation for Existing Utah Homes
Drill-and-fill insulation can be an option for some existing walls when the cavity and wall assembly are suitable. The method uses small access openings to install insulation into an enclosed space, so the contractor should first assess the wall construction and any obstructions. What to review before work Wall type, cavity depth, and existing insulation.…
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High Energy Bills: Could Attic Insulation Be a Factor?
Attic insulation can affect heat transfer, but a high utility bill alone does not show that insulation is the cause. Weather, energy rates, heating equipment, air leakage, thermostat settings, and household use can all affect monthly costs. Clues worth checking Attic coverage is visibly thin, uneven, compressed, or displaced. Some rooms are consistently less comfortable…
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Blanket Insulation (Batts and Rolls)
Imagine you’re getting your home ready for a long, restful sleep, tucking it in with a soft, warm blanket that keeps it snug and comfortable through the night. This is the essence of Blanket Insulation, often referred to as Batts and Rolls. It’s one of the most familiar types of insulation, resembling big, fluffy rolls…
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BIBS (Blown-In Blanket System)
Imagine you’re bundling up for a chilly winter day. You want your coat to be thick, snug, and without any gaps, so cold air can’t sneak in. That’s essentially what the Blown-In Blanket System (BIBS) does for homes and buildings. BIBS is like a cozy, custom-fit coat for your home, designed to keep it warm…
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Loose-Fill and Blown-In Insulation
Loose-Fill Insulation is a method that’s akin to filling your attic and walls with a fluffy, protective cloud. Loose-Fill Insulation consists of small, loose particles that are blown into spaces within your home using specialized equipment. These particles can be made from various materials, such as fiberglass, cellulose (recycled paper products), or mineral wool, each…
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Seal Wall, Window and Door Leaks
Sealing wall, window, and door leaks, or making your home draft-proof, is essentially like outfitting your house with an invisible shield. This shield guards against the silent intruders of cold drafts in the winter and the escape of cool air-conditioned comfort in the summer. Without this protection, your home can become a playground for these…