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So what’s the difference? 90% closed cell polyurethane foam, R value of 6.8 The easiest way to think of foam is to think of it liked whipped cream in a can. Two components involved: the cream and air. If you increased the amount of air in the product by 10x, you would get a lot more coverage [...] Do have an attic that gets really hot in the summer time? How about in the winter time – is it freezing up there? Next question, do you have a mounted staircase or ladder leading up to the attic? If the answer is yes on both counts, then it’s likely that your attic it’s acting [...] Yes that’s right. From now until Dec 2010 you can save 30% – up to $1500 on your taxes by insulating your home. Recently, Congress updated to “The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act” (2009 IECC & Amendments) – basically, increasing the existing federal tax credit for installing insulation (e.g., 2-part spray foam) in an existing [...] Summer’s here. Time to grill out, have some fun in the sun… and crank up the air conditioning. But before you do, you might want to check your ducts for leaks. Leaky ducts can cause you to spend up to 30% more than you should on cooling and heating your home. Not only [...] You hear a lot of buzz around weatherization these days, especially with all the federal stimulus money being spent on weatherization.Hype aside, why should you weatherize you home? I mean saving energy and doing good for the environment is nice and all but how does it impact you directly?Four simple reasons you should weatherize your [...] Windows can be a major source of drafts and heat loss, especially older windows and those with some gaps. Of course, replacing the window with more energy efficient windows such as double pane windows is the most effective way to lower your energy bills. However, this can be an expensive option, especially if you have [...] Are you looking for ways to save energy with your water heater? Tankless water heaters can save you energy, but can often require construction to retrofit in an existing home. If you keep your traditional water heater there are several things you can do to help conserve energy. When on vacation, make sure you [...] |
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