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As residents know, Tallahassee experiences a humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and mild winters. Our city’s energy consumption is influenced by its cooling needs during summers and some heating in winters. City leaders continue to make strides in their efforts to promote renewable energy sources and efficiency in shaping the city’s energy landscape....

As a homeowner, your home’s value and investment are important to you. You strive to find ways to maintain your property so it will appreciate over time, providing you and your family financial security and future opportunities. Many homeowners are unaware that insulation increases home value. Often overlooked, insulation and home value go hand in...

As a Tallahassee homeowner, you want to enjoy a comfortable and energy-efficient home year-round. The key to attaining this goal is installing proper insulation. Spray foam insulation has gained immense popularity as a highly effective method of home insulation and you’re considering it for your home. But what’s the best choice for installation? You have...

Insulation helps maintain an ambient temperature in your home, can reduce noise transfer, and makes your home more energy efficient. Did you know that 60% of all air leakage is through the attic? Did you know that poor insulation and air leaks in your walls can results in a 15% heating/cooling loss through those exterior...

There are many companies who offer spray foam insulation installation in the Tallahassee area. So be sure to do your homework and choose your installer wisely. Spray foam insulation companies do not all offer the same quality of service. They may have different equipment, technology and training for their installers. Keep these tips in mind...

Spray foam insulation performs a dual purpose of insulating and air sealing in one application. The foam expands upon installation and completely fills an opening, including any cracks and crevices. Some of the benefits of spray foam are preventing air leakage including humid Florida air, providing a sound barrier, helping to deter mold growth, and...

Batt insulation, also known as “batt and roll” or “blanket” insulation, is usually made of flexible fiberglass. It is manufactured in various thicknesses, stored in rolls and precut into industry standard sheets to fit between joists and studs. Some batt insulation comes with paper or foil facing which in some areas can serve as a...

If you want to install insulation in your attic for a more comfortable living space and lower energy bills, here are some considerations. Two good choices for insulation material for your attic are loose-fill and batt (blanket) insulation. Both of these choices can be installed in an uninsulated attic or laid over existing material. Loose-fill...

Spray foam is a good option to air seal and insulate your home. It is important that it is installed properly and in the correct thickness. The required thickness is determined by the area of installation and what you are trying to achieve. If you think that more foam is better because the more foam...

Updated on Roughly 26 million Americans are affected by asthma or asthma-related conditions. Combined with those who suffer from seasonal allergies, the numbers are even higher. To improve their respiratory health many people head indoors for cleaner air. But inside air can often be as unhealthy as outside air, posing serious health risks for children,...

Many Florida homes have a bonus room over the garage. Oftentimes, bonus rooms are rarely used because the room is too hot. Why waste great square footage when proper insulation can help? The way to manage the temperature in a bonus room is to insulate the roofline and the floor (aka the garage ceiling) with...

It happens far too often when an area is hit by a severe storm—unscrupulous contractors come to town. Con artists often show up at a homeowner’s door after a disaster, offer an array of services and often require a hefty down payment. These fly-by-night operators set up temporary offices so they can move on quickly...

Smart home technology may be unfamiliar to you. Through apps or a centralized unit in your home, you can control many of your home’s systems. There are many benefits to using smart home technology such as managing home security, adjusting home lighting and turning off your appliances. One significant benefit of smart home technology is...

Have uncomfortable summer temperatures taken a toll on your energy bills? If summer heat has taken the fun out of your summer – and money out of your wallet – here are five things you can do to ease the pinch: Run Ceiling Fans. Keep your ceiling fans running to circulate conditioned air. This can...

Updated on Many Floridians consider insulation something people use up North where it’s cold, not in sunny Florida. Yet this frequently overlooked home improvement is the key to keeping you cool during the dog days of summer and maintaining a comfortable indoor environment year-round. Read on to learn the importance of insulation, especially attic insulation,...

The process of air sealing reduces the amount of air that transfers through your home. Air sealing is an important energy saving step that helps control energy costs, reduces drafts, helps keep out pests and allergens, and increases the overall air quality in your home. Air can leak through cracks and openings around a building...

Home insulation is often associated with northern climates and cold weather. The thermal barrier that insulation creates is just as important in southern climates and warm weather. If your Florida home is not properly insulated, your comfort and your wallet will suffer. During hot Florida weather, the sun heats the surface of your roof. This...

Are you finalizing a plan for new home construction or remodeling an existing home? Don’t overlook air sealing and energy efficiency. Taking time today to effectively insulate and air seal your new home or remodeling project will save money for years to come. Investing in air sealing and other energy efficiency measures has a huge...