Attic Insulation

May
18

Can a 1/4″ thick product have an R-value of R-11?

Ed on May 18th, 2011

R-value is a term used by the building and construction industry to define the thermal resistance a material has.  The higher the R-value, the more resistance the product offers against heat transfer.  Traditional insulation can vary vastly in the R-values it offers.  The US Department of Energy has recommended R-values for certain areas in the [...]

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Mar
8

Hot Rooms In My House – When All Else Fails – Part 2

Ed Fritz on March 8th, 2010

Sometimes you just have to throw in the towel.  In the home comfort business this occasionally happens.  If you have a hot, uncomfortable room there is only so much you can do.  As I discussed in part 1, you can try to keep the heat out by adding radiant barrier, insulation, attic ventilation or sealing [...]

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Mar
2

Hot Rooms In My House – How To Make Them More Comfortable – Part 1

Ed Fritz on March 2nd, 2010

One of the most frustrating problems is having comfort issues with a particular room in your home.  These are rooms that you can NEVER get quite cool enough no matter how hard you try.  The usual suspects are: Rooms over garages, bonus rooms, media rooms, master bedrooms that “stick out” from the house, and home [...]

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Feb
22

Why is duct sealing so important?

Ed Fritz on February 22nd, 2010

Everyday people ask me what is the single biggest thing they can do to improve efficiency and comfort in their home. I usually ask a few basic questions like where they live, type of home etc.  Then I ask the two most important questions.  How old is the home and where are the ducts located? [...]

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Feb
8

Do Energy Efficiency Improvements Really Payoff?

Ed Fritz on February 8th, 2010

Every day you probably hear ads about how much you can save by making energy improvements to your home.  Whether it’s a new air conditioning unit, double-pane low e windows, insulation, weatherization, radiant barrier, new LED or CFL light bulbs, the list goes on and on. Yes, we all know that these improvements will save [...]

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Jan
11

New Video=>Attic Insulation and Radiant Barrier Work Together in Cold Weather To Keep Homes Warm and Energy Efficient

Ed Fritz on January 11th, 2010

WOW, it’s been cold lately.  Not surprisingly, I’ve received a bunch of calls and emails from people wanting more information on how installing a radiant barrier can help them in cold weather. I put together a video to help illustrate how traditional attic insulation and radiant barrier WORK TOGETHER to make a home more comfortable [...]

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Dec
28

The Effect of Radiant Barriers on Shingle Temperatures. Am I going to BAKE my shingles?

Ed Fritz on December 28th, 2009

One common question or concern about installing a radiant barrier is whether it will cause the shingles to heat up and get damaged or shorten their life expectancy. The short answer is NO damage will occur. Tests have shown that installing a radiant barrier in attics generally only cause the roof and shingles to increase [...]

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Dec
14

Four Silver Bullets For Saving Energy In Hot Climates

Ed Fritz on December 14th, 2009

The weather outside may be frightful, but in your attic it’s quite delightful. Well, it is compared to being in your attic in July. NOW is the time to think ahead and work on a few simple projects that can have a HUGE difference before you get your summer electric bills. I’m about to reveal [...]

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