Category Archives: Insulation

Happy Fall – Now get to work: Insulating Garage Doors

Posted on September 22, 2012 by joulefool

  Well, it is officially Fall!  As we enjoy the reduced temperatures and the special holidays and traditions of this time of year; we know Old Man winter is on the way.  This is a time to prepare our homes … Continue reading →

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Seal Gaps, Save Money with Great Stuff Spray Foam

Posted on July 16, 2012 by joulefool

Ah, Great Stuff, brings back memories.   I first used this product in college when we were replacing the front door to our unit that my roommate’s father owned.   Being engineering majors, we were proud of the fact that we were … Continue reading →

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Which Insulation system is better? Blown-In vs. Batting

Posted on July 11, 2012 by joulefool

To see the R-values for each zone, click here  Recommended insulation levels for retrofitting existing wood-framed buildings                               From http://www.askthebuilder.com: The thermal performance of fiberglass insulation is directly related to its ability to trap and maintain very small pockets of … Continue reading →

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Insulate Your Garage Door and $$ Save $$

Posted on July 9, 2012 by joulefool

Insulate your garage door because: The garage is often the biggest non insulated area of the house. In the summer the garage door works as a huge radiator heating the house. In the winter your house loses heat through the … Continue reading →

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