Attention, homeowners! Brace yourselves for some electrifying news! For 2023, you can now claim your newly installed insulation as a tax credit at 30% instead of 10%. Let’s discover how this insulation tax credit increase can transform your home into a comfortable haven while saving money and benefiting the environment. What is an Insulation Tax Credit? An […]
Ever feel like your home is colder than it should be? Or maybe it’s hotter than you want it to be? Your indoor temperatures — and ultimately, your comfort levels — can almost always be traced back to infrared heat and your home’s insulation and air sealing. Unfortunately, there’s not really a way for homeowners […]
When thinking about the health and comfort of homes, the attic is the most over-looked and least inspected space for most homeowners, and yet the attic is the first place you should consider. Why is that? What should you look for? What can actually be done? A healthy attic is critical to building a healthy […]
What is attic insulation? What do you imagine when you read the word ‘insulation’? If you imagine the pink, cotton-candy fluff that hangs out in your attic, you’re on the right track. Many homeowners know what insulation looks like, but are unsure exactly how to know if it’s working. More importantly, they aren’t sure when […]
In the winter, many homeowners face a common problem — drafts. Naturally, as the temperature outside takes a dive, the indoor temperature trends in the same direction. The heater gets turned up, the fireplace starts getting used, and your energy bill starts running through your mind more and more. While air sealing is important throughout […]
Whether it’s the dead of winter or the middle of the summer, insulation is key for maintaining whole-home health. While there is a multitude of places for insulation — your walls, your ducts, your floors — one of the most important places to maintain proper insulation is the attic. That’s why knowing how to choose […]
Whether it’s a handwritten thank you note or a care package to a loved one out of the blue, most of us know that the littlest things can create the biggest impact. The same is true for your home. Every little detail matters to homeowners. Whether it’s the finish of the kitchen cabinets or the […]
The Star Tribune, Minnesota’s largest newspaper, recently released an excellent article detailing essential information for anyone installing attic insulation. To read the article, click here. The article was written by Reuben Saltzman, the co-owner and president of Structure Tech, a home inspection company in Minnesota. Through detailed analysis and visual examples, Saltzman explains common tactics […]
As the East Coast learned this week, we’ve still got some winter left to go. Adapting to the year’s cold stretch is never easy. Try as you might, all the hot coffee and extra thick socks won’t be able to stave off the inevitable: that rising heating bill. Here are some guidelines to help you […]
Peas and carrots. Peanut butter and jelly. Gin and tonic. These pairings are so iconic, it’s a challenge to think of one without the other. When it comes to roofs, there’s a word that seems to pop up almost as frequently: proper. What exactly does the word proper have to do with roofing? A lot […]
The heat is rising, and in this case it’s a good thing. The Global Roof Insulation Market is poised to grow at a CAGR of around 5.1 percent over the next decade to reach approximately $13.9 billion by 2025, according to a study by the world’s largest market research organization. Research and Markets recently added […]
